Highlands softball secures state tournament win against South Laurel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Highlands softball team achieved a 3-0 victory over South Laurel on June 4 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington. The win marked Highlands' first state tournament victory since 2016. Bailee Class contributed significantly with a double and a run scored, while Kaitlyn Dixon pitched a strong game, striking out 15 batters. The Bluebirds had previously struggled in state tournament games but broke a nine-year drought with this win. They now prepare to face either Apollo or North Hardin in the state quarterfinals on June 6.
- •Highlands scores first state tournament game victory since 2016.
- •Bailee Class doubles and scores first run in the fifth inning.
- •Kaitlyn Dixon strikes out 15 batters in the win.
- •Highlands will play Apollo or North Hardin on June 6.
- •Dixon led the state with 27 wins before this game.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Highlands softball clips South Laurel for state tournament victory
"The Highlands Bluebirds turned in one of their best performances of the season to win their first state tournament game since 2016.
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