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06/05/26 – Quarterfinals set in KHSAA Softball State Tournament

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 5, 2026

The opening round of the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare wrapped up at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington.

Bullitt East shut out Assumption 5-0 in the first game of the day.

Hazard beat Ballard Memorial 7-2, eliminating the Bombers in their first appearance at the State Tournament.

Henderson County hung on and won a wild game with Pulaski County 6-5.

The final matchup of the first round had 30-game winners Ashland Blazer and GRC. The Lady Cardinals get the 6-3 victory.

So the quarterfinals are set at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday:

*10 AM: Highlands (34-6) vs. North Hardin (26-12)
*1 PM: South Warren (42-0) vs. Madison Central (27-8)
*5 PM: Hazard (24-12) vs. Bullitt East (30-4)
*8 PM: Henderson County (28-8) vs. George Rogers Clark (37-5)

2026 KHSAA SOFTBALL STATE TOURNAMENT

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