Vista Ridge sophomore Ariel Tobeck tosses no-hitter in the Rangers’ 9-1 win over Rouse in their opening game of the Brittany Tuck Tournament. Continue reading Photos: Ariel Tobeck tosses no-hitter in Vista Ridge’s 9-1 win over Rouse
Opening day is here. From Hyde Park and Weimar to Dripping Springs and Georgetown, here are 10 high school softball teams to watch in the Austin–San Antonio area during the 2026 season.
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Dripping Springs, Smithson Valley, Hyde Park and more lead the Austin Sports Journal preseason rankings for the 2026 high school softball season in the Austin–San Antonio area. Continue reading 2026 Austin–San Antonio area high school softball preseason rankings
See a comprehensive list of Austin–San Antonio area softball programs that have won UIL state championships or reached the state tournament, showcasing decades of postseason success. Continue reading List of Austin-San Antonio area softball state champions and tournament qualifiers
The Austin Sports Journal’s Elite 50 spotlights the top high school softball players across The Austin-San Antonio metroplex entering the 2026 season, featuring standouts from every classification and position. See who made the list.
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Rouse’s Madi George headlines the Austin Sports Journal’s 2025 All-Austin Metro Softball Awards. See who else earned top honors across the area. Continue reading Austin Sports Journal 2025 All-Austin metro softball awards: Rouse’s Madi George named Miss Austin Softball
See the best high school softball players from the Austin area in the Austin Sports Journal’s all-metro teams for Class 6A, 5A and 4A and below. Continue reading The Austin Sports Journal’s 2025 softball all-metro 6A, 5A & 4A-below teams
The Austin Sports Journal reveals its five finalists for its Miss Austin Softball award, given to the Austin area’s player of the year. Players from Lexington, Dripping Springs, Cedar Ridge, Rouse and Hyde Park are up for the honor. Continue reading Meet the five finalists for the Austin Sports Journal’s Miss Austin Softball award
Taylor Akin, granddaughter of former La Grange coach Arthur Behrend, leads Lexington into the UIL Class 3A Division II softball state final. With a 21-4 record and 214 strikeouts, Akin hopes to bring home the title—just like her grandfather did in 2014 and 2016. Continue reading Championship bloodline: Lexington’s Taylor Akin aims to win state title on the field her grandfather won two
Taylor Akin, granddaughter of former La Grange coach Arthur Behrend, threw a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts to lead her team past Jourdanton 2-0 in the 3A state semifinal series opener. Continue reading Softball roundup: Lexington moves 1 game closer to state championship
Smithson Valley, Dripping Springs & Lexington softball teams advance to UIL softball state semifinals after thrilling regional final wins. Full recap of key plays. Continue reading Softball playoffs: Leander drops two to Smithson Valley; Dripping Springs, Lexington heading to state semifinals
Rouse sweeps Liberty Hill to advance to the state semifinals for the first time in school history, while Cedar Ridge forces a Game 3 against Dripping Springs. Continue reading Softball playoffs: Rouse sweeps Liberty Hill to secure 1st state semifinal appearance
See photos from Dripping Springs’ G1 win over Cedar Ridge in a UIL softball Class 6A Division II regional final series. Continue reading See photos from Dripping Springs’ playoff win over Cedar Ridge
Third baseman Kylie Yeager’s clutch play wins TAPPS Division II state title for Hyde Park, ending Austin’s decade-long drought without a softball state championship in any division. Continue reading TAPPS softball playoffs: Hyde Park wins Division II state championship
Kara Luongo’s shutout powers Hendrickson past Bastrop in a decisive Game 3 in a bi-district playoff series. The Hawks advance in the UIL softball playoffs to face Victoria East.
Continue reading Softball playoffs: Hendrickson piles it on in Game 3 against Bastrop to advance
See photos from Saturday’s game three of a UIL Class 5A Division I bi-district softball playoff series between Bastrop and Hendrickson. Continue reading See photos from Hendrickson vs. Bastrop softball series finale
Get highlights from Thursday’s Class 6A Division I softball bi-district playoff game between Lake Travis and Round Rock. Continue reading Softball playoffs: Lake Travis powers past Round Rock with HRs by Smith, Pinzon
Meet Bowie senior pitcher Kate Bookidis, who has a passion for space and is the unequivocal leader for the Lady Dawgs softball team. Continue reading Kate Bookidis hopes the stars align for her final playoff run with Bowie
Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for the 2025 UIL softball playoffs, including Austin-area storylines and players and teams to watch. Continue reading 2025 UIL softball playoff preview: Austin-area storylines, teams and players to watch
Hutto third baseman Kenna Spence’s clutch double drives in three runs to secure a 5-4 victory over Vista Ridge, sending the Hippos to the UIL softball playoffs.
Continue reading Kenna Spence’s 3-run double in sixth inning sends Hutto to the playoffs
