Trusted with the circle as a freshman, Vista Ridge pitcher Ariel Tobeck didn’t just survive – she thrived. Now a sophomore, she’s ready to lead the Lady Rangers back to prominence.
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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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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
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 UIL softball state championships, including ticket information, game previews and schedule. Continue reading 2025 UIL softball state tournament: Stories, parings and final scores
Coahoma claimed its third straight UIL Class 3A Division II softball title with a 6-1 win over Lexington. MVP Hannah Wells, a Texas signee, led with a homer and strong pitching. Continue reading UIL softball: Lexington falls to Coahoma in Class 3A Division II state final
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
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
Buda Johnson’s Mia Ruiz drives in the game-winning run in a thrilling first game of a best-of-three Class 6A Division I regional semifinal series. Get the hightlights. Continue reading Softball playoffs: Mia Ruiz’s RBI-double puts Jaguars one win away from 6A-I regional finals
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
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
The Austin Sports Journal takes a glance at how the 2025 UIL softball playoff picture is shaping up with potential first round matchups and a new format. Continue reading The UIL softball playoffs begin next week. See what area teams have qualified as season nears end
