Buffalo Gap falls to William Campbell in state softball championship

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Buffalo Gap falls to William Campbell in state softball championship
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Buffalo Gap lost 10-4 to William Campbell in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state title game on June 13 at Moyer Sports Complex. After falling behind 4-0, Buffalo Gap mounted a comeback, fueled by key hits from Paige Showalter and Bailey Tribble. A challenging sixth inning for Buffalo Gap allowed William Campbell to extend their lead significantly with a triple and four runs. Despite the loss, Coach Holly Desper emphasized the team’s historic achievement of reaching the state championship, noting that most of the squad will return next season.

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  • Buffalo Gap scored four runs but lost to William Campbell, 10-4.
  • The championship game took place at Moyer Sports Complex.
  • Buffalo Gap's last scoring came late in the game after a rough sixth inning.
  • Key players included Paige Showalter and Bailey Tribble for Buffalo Gap.
  • Most of the team is expected to return next season.
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Buffalo Gap made it a game midway through the state championship, but a rough sixth inning spelled doom for the Bison.

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