Five teams compete for softball state championships in Akron
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Centerville, Greenville, Kenton Ridge, Miami East, and Southeastern are competing for state championships in Akron this week, with games starting June 3. Centerville faces Hilliard Bradley in the Division I semifinals after a strong regional performance. Greenville, returning to the state stage after a decade, contests Bloom-Carroll in Division III, while undefeated Kenton Ridge meets Mogadore Field in Division IV. Miami East aims for a title in Division V against Wheelersburg, with games taking place at Firestone Stadium. Each team hopes to secure a championship for their respective divisions this weekend.
- •Centerville faces Hilliard Bradley on June 3 in D-I semifinals.
- •Greenville returns to state in D-III after an absence since 2013.
- •Kenton Ridge is aiming for its second consecutive undefeated season in D-IV.
- •Miami East seeks its first title since 1978 in D-V against Wheelersburg.
- •All games are held at Firestone Stadium in Akron.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Softball: Five teams vie for state championships this week in Akron
"Centerville, Greenville, Kenton Ridge, Miami East and Southeastern will attempt to bring home a softball state championship this week. The five teams are the most state qualifiers in a single season ever from the area — assisted by the new seven division format began in 2025. In the last 20 years, Kenton Ridge (2025), Tri-Village (2025), Lakota West (2022), Bradford (2021), Newton (2010), Ross ...
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