Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Images
Kings’ Alexis Fera takes a swing throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Kings’ Alexis Fera takes a swing throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon’s Jenna Callahan throws the ball again to the infield after fielding a double throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Kings’ Grace Parkhurst (7) takes her lead off second base throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Kings second baseman Madi Titler takes her defensive stance throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon’s Skyler Perfetti (11) prepares to run from first base throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Kings’ Leah Mitchener (35) readies for the pitch throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Kings pitcher Neely McElhaney receives the signal from her catcher throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon pitcher Sophia Sheidler flips to first base for the out throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon’s Sophie Abrams (7) slides safely into third base throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon’s Sophia Sheidler throws a pitch throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Kings’ Julia Lowry mentally prepares for an at-bat throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon third baseman Kyra Heyser throws to second for the power out throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon catcher Kylie Kopp receives the pitch name from her coaches throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon second baseman Georgia Underwood throws to first base for the out throughout a sport towards Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Kings’ Grace Parkhurst makes contact throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Lebanon’s Sophie Abrams secures the catch in middle area throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Kings’ Olivia Smith receives instruction from her coach throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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The Kings dugout celebrates a success throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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The Lebanon Warriors maintain a gathering within the pitching circle throughout a sport towards Kings on April 13, 2026.
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Kings’ Emma Myles celebrates a seventh inning double throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
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Kings’ Olivia Smith (14) celebrates a three-run homer by stomping on residence plate throughout a sport at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.
It has been an unimaginable season for Cincinnati highschool softball groups in Divisions I and II, and we’re certain to see extra electrical video games throughout the district and regional brackets.
With the discharge of the large faculty postseason brackets on Sunday, Might 10, the pathways had been revealed for native groups hoping to play within the state event at Akron Firestone Stadium from June 3-7. Let’s check out which groups can hoist trophies within the coming weeks.
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The DI and DII district brackets open play on Sunday, Might 17 and district championships might be performed on Might 20 and 21.
May Cincinnati ship two Division I groups to Akron?
First spherical matchups: Centerville vs. Walnut Hills; Lakota West vs. Seton; Lebanon vs. Middletown; Springboro vs. Wayne; Milford vs. Springfield; Mason vs. West Clermont; Lakota East vs. Colerain; Sycamore vs. Beavercreek; Hamilton vs. Fairmont; Fairfield vs. Oak Hills
What to know: Hamilton, Fairfield and Oak Hills opted into the Area 1 bracket, which might be stuffed with central Ohio groups. Oak Hills seems like the favourite to advance, and the hardest take a look at the Highlanders might face within the regional bracket is Lancaster, which is coming off a 2025 state event look.
Freshman Kelsie Schuehler has introduced a invaluable bat and glove to Oak Hills this season.
Within the prime half of the Area 4 bracket, there could possibly be a rematch of the 2025 DI state championship sport as Lebanon and Centerville are on a path to satisfy within the regional semifinals. The Warriors beat the Elks, 7-0, on April 25.
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Essentially the most intriguing district closing in Southwest Ohio ought to be between Milford and Mason. The Eagles have, considerably quietly, gone 21-3 this season and their solely in-state losses are to Lebanon and Kings. Whereas the Comets have stumbled not too long ago, they did win 10 of 11 video games at one level that included victories over Lebanon, Hamilton and Oak Hills.
Regional semifinal projections: Centerville vs. Lebanon; Milford vs. Lakota East; Oak Hills vs. Grove Metropolis (Area 1)
Kings the overwhelming favourite in Division II
First spherical matchups: Kings vs. Winton Woods; Stebbins vs. Withrow; Fairborn vs. Ursuline; Little Miami vs. Edgewood; Troy vs. Miamisburg; Mount Notre Dame vs. Ursuline; Anderson vs. Xenia; Northmont vs. Anderson/ Xenia winner; Harrison vs. Loveland
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What to know: Kings can all however stroll to the regional event. They scored 41 runs in two video games to win a district title in 2025; do not be shocked if this 12 months’s trophy comes with an analogous offensive output.
Emma Myles has been a menace on the basepaths for Kings this season, stealing 13 bases and scoring 27 runs.
Little Miami final appeared in a district championship in 2017 however ought to take residence its first district title since 2007. Led by Ella Prepare dinner, Lyla Hatfield, Bailey Thieme and Religion Thompson, the Panthers are 18-8 with wins over Lebanon, Springboro, Ross and Talawanda.
Yet another group to observe is Harrison. Coming off a 12-12 season, the Wildcats’ greatest wins are over Mount Notre Dame and Lakota East. They’re a perennial winner and might be on the lookout for their first district title since 2019.
Regional semifinal projections: Kings vs. Little Miami; Troy vs. Harrison
This text initially appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati highschool softball postseason projections for DI, DII