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Oxford Voted Top Seed in Calhoun County Softball Tournament
First-year Wellborn coach Webb keeping belief high as young team battles rugged schedule
Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:55pm
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The 2026 Calhoun County softball tournament is set, with Oxford earning the top seed after a 12-7 overall season and 2-0 county record. However, coaches are warning not to count out potential spoilers like Alexandria, White Plains, and Ohatchee. Meanwhile, first-year Wellborn coach Mike Webb is working to keep his young team's spirits up as they take on a challenging schedule.
Why it matters
The Calhoun County softball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top talent in the region. While Oxford may be the favorite, the competitive nature of the county means upsets are always possible, making for an exciting tournament. Additionally, Wellborn's ability to remain competitive despite a difficult season could be an inspiring story for young athletes in the area.
The details
The tournament seeds are as follows: 1. Oxford (12-7, 2-0), 2. Alexandria (14-7, 3-1), 3. White Plains (18-13, 2-1), 4. Ohatchee (15-5, 4-1), 5. Pleasant Valley (10-16, 4-1), 6. Jacksonville (9-9, 4-4), 7. Piedmont (7-10-2, 4-5), 8. Weaver (8-9, 4-4), 9. Jacksonville Christian (6-0, 2-0), 10. Wellborn (5-22, 4-9), 11. Anniston (0-7, 0-1), 12. Saks (1-13, 0-6), and 13. Faith Christian (0-4, 0-0). The tournament schedule will be updated soon, and EA+ subscribers can look forward to a feature on first-year Wellborn coach Mike Webb's efforts to keep his young team's spirits high despite a tough season.
- The 2026 Calhoun County softball tournament is set to take place.
The players
Oxford
The top-seeded team in the Calhoun County softball tournament, with a 12-7 overall record and 2-0 county record.
Mike Webb
The first-year head coach of the Wellborn softball team, who is working to keep his young team's belief high as they battle a rugged schedule.
The takeaway
The Calhoun County softball tournament promises to be an exciting event, with Oxford as the favorite but potential for upsets from other competitive teams in the county. Meanwhile, the story of Wellborn's first-year coach Mike Webb and his efforts to keep his young team's spirits up despite a challenging season could inspire young athletes in the area.
