Burg SB reaches No. 12 in MaxPreps Top 25 small school rankings

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

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The Wheelersburg softball program has been ranked No. 12 in MaxPreps' Top 25 small school softball rankings following a successful 23-5 season. This season concluded with Wheelersburg winning the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V State Championship, marking the team's fifth state title. They overcame a significant deficit in the championship game against Baltimore Liberty Union, winning 7-6. With three seniors set to play collegiate sports next year, Wheelersburg maintains a solid roster for the upcoming season.

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  • Wheelersburg finishes 2026 with a 23-5 record.
  • The team won its fifth state championship against Baltimore Liberty Union.
  • Wheelersburg's ranking is highest among small school programs in Ohio.
  • Three seniors from the team will advance to play college sports.
  • The team had 11 mercy rule victories during the season.
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Following a 23-5 season that ultimately resulted in yet another state championship, the Wheelersburg softball program finished the season ranked as MaxPreps' 12th-best small school softball program in America. Wheelersburg's ranking not only made the Lady Pirates the top-ranked small school softball program in all of Ohio according to MaxPreps, but also put 'Burg as the top program in the ...

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