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06/04/26 – Opening Day Recap at KHSAA Softball State Tournament

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 4, 2026

The first day of the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare concluded at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington. The bracket began with a pair of 30-win teams opening play as Highlands defeated South Laurel 3-0.

North Hardin got a 1-run decision over Apollo, winning 4-3, while Madison Central eliminated Lawrence County 7-1.

Top-ranked South Warren finished off day one with a 12-0 victory over Oldham County. The win improved the Lady Spartans’ season record to 42-0.

Here is a look at Friday’s action from John Cropp Stadium as the opening round continues.

*10 AM: Assumption (25-11) vs. Bullitt East (29-4)
*1 PM: Ballard Memorial (24-14) vs. Hazard (23-12)
*5 PM: Pulaski County (18-15) vs. Henderson County (27-8)
*8 PM: George Rogers Clark (36-5) vs. Ashland Blazer (30-6)

2026 KHSAA SOFTBALL STATE TOURNAMENT

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