Softball is a growing sport within Logan County, with plenty of girls signing up each year to have their hand in the counterpart to the men’s version of the sport.

Throughout the season, girls’ squads from across the county have put in months of effort, culminating in the chance to see their teams make a push for glory along the final weeks of the season.

Throughout this article, we highlight the matchups to kick off the state tournament and how each squad looks as the postseason kicks off.

Benjamin Logan Lady Raiders (11-11)

Benjamin Logan’s softball team combined steady pitching with a balanced offensive effort during the 2026 season, finishing with 159 hits and a .284 team batting average.

Senior Adilynne Gregg led the Raiders on both sides of the ball, batting .350 with 21 hits and 23 RBIs while anchoring the pitching staff.

In the circle, Gregg threw 100 innings, posting a 2.52 ERA with 83 strikeouts and two shutouts, providing consistency throughout the season.

The Ben Logan girls also relied heavily on Junior Kylie Harner when not giving the ball to Gregg, proving to be more than comfortable in the circle herself, with 3 wins and 35 punchouts.

Senior Rylan Norviel paced the lineup with a .423 average and 30 hits, adding 15 RBIs and serving as a key table-setter. Harner also contributed strongly, batting .333 with 22 hits, including seven doubles, while adding 12 RBIs. Freshman Brielle Kline made an immediate impact with 22 hits and a .314 average, scoring 19 runs and adding six stolen bases.

Additional support came from Nevaeh Fogle, who recorded 15 hits and 10 RBIs, and Jaylyn Parker, who added 12 hits and six RBIs. Britanna Jacobs contributed 17 hits and strong defense, finishing with a .977 fielding percentage.

As a team, Benjamin Logan posted a 3.35 ERA with 118 strikeouts across 138 innings, while compiling a .927 fielding percentage.

With experienced leadership and emerging underclassmen, the Raiders look to make noise heading into the postseason.

They open up their postseason against Logan County neighbor Indian Lake at home on Thursday.

Indian Lake (8-15)

Being the lone team to have already played in a post-season game from logan county is the Lady lakers. They trounced Dayton Northridge to earn their shot against Benjamin logan in the second round of the sectional tournament.

Indian Lake’s softball team leaned on a deep, productive lineup during the 2026 season, finishing with a .300 team batting average while totaling 189 hits and 134 runs.

Sophomore Kit Miller led the Lakers with a standout campaign, batting .466 with 34 hits, seven doubles, two home runs and 19 RBIs while posting a team-best .536 on-base percentage. Senior Annie Rapp followed with a .393 average, adding 24 hits, two home runs and 14 RBIs, while sophomore Izzi Mackesy contributed 23 hits and 13 RBIs.

Brylee Buyer added 23 hits, 14 RBIs and six stolen bases, and freshman Kyler Carruthers delivered power with eight home runs and 12 RBIs. Freshman Makayle Clary contributed across the board with 10 hits and also played a key role in the circle.

As a team, the girls swung the bats well and had key contributions from across the lineup to remain lethal at all times.

In pitching, Makayle Clary led the staff with a 5-3 record over 61.1 innings, recording 30 strikeouts and a 4.45 ERA. Bre Wisener added 47 strikeouts across 37.2 innings, while Carruthers contributed additional innings in relief.

With consistent offense and contributions throughout the roster, Indian Lake built a competitive and well-rounded season anchored by both youth and experience, hoping not only to continue their season, but also look promising as they look forward to next season as well.

West Liberty Salem Tigers (8-14)

West Liberty-Salem enters the 2026 postseason with a balanced lineup built on run production, speed and a pair of standout hitters anchoring the offense.

Senior Olivia Reichardt headlines the Tigers’ attack, hitting .408 with 29 hits, eight doubles, four triples and five home runs while driving in a team-best 21 runs. Reichardt’s combination of power and consistency has made the lineup dangerous in the middle innings, particularly with runners on base.

Junior Kiersten Stoll provides another major catalyst, batting .426 with 23 hits and a team-high .536 on-base percentage. Stoll also contributes in the circle, pacing the pitching staff with 50 innings and 39 strikeouts, giving West Liberty-Salem a two-way presence.

Freshman Karlee Lucas and Ashlyn Yeater have emerged as key complementary pieces. Lucas leads the team with 22 hits among underclassmen, adds 17 stolen bases and maintains a .363 on-base percentage, creating pressure at the top of the lineup. Yeater, hitting .347 with 25 hits and 18 RBIs, has provided steady contact and run production throughout the season. Senior Kaylee Blair (20 RBIs) and freshman Emily King (.328 average, 20 hits) further deepen a lineup that has scored 157 runs in 22 games.

In the circle, Stoll (4-4, 4.76 ERA) leads a developing pitching staff, supported by Emma Liggett and Cortnee Muterspaw, who combine for over 70 innings. While consistency in the circle remains a factor, West Liberty-Salem’s offensive depth and aggressive baserunning continue to define a team capable of generating momentum in tournament play.

The Lady Tigers open their postseason at West Alexandria Twin Valley South in the 8-9 seed matchup on Thursday, May 15 at 5 PM.

Riverside Pirates (10-14)

Riverside’s softball team showcased a balanced offensive attack and emerging young talent during the 2026 season, compiling 185 hits and 180 runs while hitting .311 as a team.

Emilee Robinson led the Pirates at the plate, batting .423 with 30 hits, nine doubles, four home runs, and a team-high 30 RBIs. Chloe Purtee matched that production, hitting .408 with 29 hits, 29 runs scored, and 17 RBIs while adding 13 stolen bases. Keira Manahan also delivered a strong all-around season, batting .408 with 20 hits, two home runs, and a .508 on-base percentage.

The Lady Pirates do not lack power; as a team, they have seen 13 longballs clear the fences, showcasing their power prowess.

Molly Carman contributed both power and consistency, recording seven doubles, three home runs, and 15 RBIs while batting .339. Zoey Ransbottom added 23 hits and 16 RBIs, and Ellie Zwiebel chipped in 15 RBIs to provide depth throughout the lineup.

In the circle, Manahan anchored the pitching staff, throwing 88 innings with a 7-7 record and 79 strikeouts while posting a 3.98 ERA. Her 7 victories tied her for the third most in the Three Rivers Conference. Robinson added 44 strikeouts across 50.1 innings.

With a mix of power, on-base ability, and developing pitching, Riverside built a competitive foundation throughout the season and looks to build on this foundation for some late-season fireworks.

The Ladies from DeGraff open up sectional play at New Paris National Trail on Thursday at 5 p.m.

Bellefontaine Lady Chiefs (4-19)

Bellefontaine’s softball team leaned on a powerful middle of the lineup and developing young talent throughout the 2026 season, finishing with 150 hits and a .278 team batting average.

Senior Addison Wical led the Chiefs with a standout season, batting .554 with 36 hits, 10 doubles, two home runs and 17 RBIs while scoring 25 runs. Sophomore Joy Fogan provided the team’s biggest power surge, hitting .482 with 11 home runs, 27 hits and a team-high 30 RBIs. Fogan also contributed seven stolen bases, adding speed to her offensive impact.

Fogan’s 11 Homers set a record for the Chieftain girls’ history books.

Junior Chloe Heminger added consistent production with 14 hits and 10 RBIs, while Cameo Green recorded 18 hits as a freshman. Ava Dolan contributed 13 hits and 16 runs scored, helping round out the lineup alongside Brilee Joseph, who added nine hits.

In the circle, Fogan carried the workload, throwing 120.2 innings with 108 strikeouts. Despite a 4-15 record, the sophomore consistently kept Bellefontaine competitive. Dolan added relief innings across 18.1 frames.

With a mix of power hitting and emerging underclassmen, Bellefontaine showed flashes of offensive explosiveness while continuing to build depth for future seasons. For the time being, they hope that they can create some havoc in the postseason and keep their season alive.

The Chiefs open up postseason action at Dayton Archbishop Carroll on Thursday at 5 p.m.