The nightcap of the opening day at the 2026 KHSAA Baseball State Tournament sees two teams anxious to escape the 1st round. Sayre (26-9) vs. Johnson Central (32-8). Sayre is the defending 11th region champ, as Johnson Central is a 13-time region winner. #khsba
East vs. West in Game 3 of the 2026 KHSAA Baseball State Tournament at 5 P.M. University Heights (29-8) vs. Wolfe County (24-10) sees the Wolves back in the State for a second straight year, while the Blazers are 'dancing' for the first time in school history. #khsba
Game two of the 2026 KHSAA Baseball State Tournament, at 1:30 P.M., puts the spotlight on McCracken County (31-8) vs. Bowling Green (34-5). Bowling Green has won 22 Regional Championships, while McCracken County has captured every 1st region crown since 2014. #khsba
The 2026 KHSAA Baseball State Tournament, presented by UK HealthCare, features two teams that are nearly identical. South Oldham (27-8) and Boyd County (26-7) start the festivities at 10 A.M. from Legends Field. #khsba
The final game of opening day at the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament showcases 41-0 South Warren vs. Oldham County. The Lady Spartans are ranked #1 in the state, but the Lady Colonels rolled through the 8th region tournament. Game time is 8 P.M. #khsfp
The evening session of day one at the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament features Lawrence County and Madison Central. The Lady Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals in 2025. The Lady Indians from Richmond are in the Big Dance for the first time since 2002. #khsfp
The 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare also features North Hardin vs. Apollo at 1 P.M. on June 4. These two state tournament participants have not met in more than 24 years, but play for a date in the quarterfinals at John Cropp Stadium.
The 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament begins June 4 at John Cropp Stadium. Leading us off at 10 A.M. will be a pair of 30-game winners with South Laurel vs. Highlands. #khsfp
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Congratulations to the 2026 Midway University/KHSAA Baseball Student-Athlete of the Year – Cole McLean (Taylor County)
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Congratulations to the 2026 Midway University/KHSAA Softball Student-Athlete of the Year – Ella Claire Smith (Lawrence County)
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This year, Kylee Hoiska was a captain of the Volleyball Team at Harlan County. She shows reliability and resilience, just like @FriendsofCoalKY#KHSAAProudPartner
We are happy to announce the UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Female Player of the Month for May is Rayne Patsel from Ryle High School.
Rayne has been a standout leader and performer for the Ryle softball team this season. As a senior captain, she leads by example and helps guide her teammates with confidence and consistency on and off the field. Rayne currently leads the team in OPS, hits, and batting average, posting an impressive .676 batting average with 37 hits, five doubles, and three home runs. As the team MVP, she continues to set the standard for leadership, consistency, and excellence in competition.
Congratulations, Rayne, keep up the great work!
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We are happy to announce the UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Male Player of the Month for May is Vinnie Lane from Dixie Heights High School.
Vinnie has made history this season on the track. At the Campbell County Classic, he broke the Dixie Heights boys track and field record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.82 seconds, surpassing a record that had stood since 1970. His dedication, speed, and work ethic have made him one of the top sprinters in the state and a standout representative of Dixie Heights athletics.
Congratulations, Vinnie, keep up the great work!
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Congratulations to the Sacred Heart Academy Valkyries on their championship in the Girls' Team competition at the 2026 KHSAA Tennis State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare. #khstn
Congratulations to South Warren on the Lady Spartans' runner-up finish in the Girls' Team competition at the 2026 KHSAA Tennis State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare. #khstn
Congratulations to the St. Xavier Tigers, the champions of the Boys' Team competition at the 2026 KHSAA Tennis State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare. #khstn