Granville Slugger Ties OHSAA Home Run Record

Sophomore Aubrey Lackey hits four homers in a single game.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:08am

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Granville High School softball standout Aubrey Lackey tied an Ohio High School Athletic Association record by hitting four home runs in a single game, driving in eight runs in a 19-6 victory over Northridge.

Why it matters

Lackey's performance highlights the rising talent in Ohio high school softball, where players are increasingly breaking long-standing records and pushing the boundaries of what's possible at the prep level.

The details

The left-handed hitting Lackey is at least the 12th player in OHSAA history to hit four home runs in a game. She previously hit three homers in a game earlier this season, tying her with several former Granville teammates who had accomplished the feat.

  • On April 15, Lackey hit four home runs in Granville's 19-6 win over Northridge.
  • On April 4, Lackey hit three home runs in a 13-5 victory at Tri-Valley.

The players

Aubrey Lackey

A standout sophomore softball player for Granville High School who tied an OHSAA record by hitting four home runs in a single game.

Sophia Patena

A former Granville softball player who had previously hit three home runs in a game, tying the record Lackey matched.

Megan Lodge

A former Granville softball player who had previously hit three home runs in a game, tying the record Lackey matched.

Taylor Warehime

A former Granville softball player who had previously hit three home runs in a game, tying the record Lackey matched.

Sydney Stefanick

A Johnstown High School softball player who previously hit four home runs in a game, tying the record Lackey matched.

Cortney Dobbs

A Watkins Memorial High School softball player who previously hit four home runs in a game, tying the record Lackey matched.

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What’s next

Lackey and the Granville Blue Aces will look to continue their strong season as they compete for a league title in the Licking County League.

The takeaway

Lackey's record-tying performance showcases the incredible talent emerging in Ohio high school softball, as players continue to push the boundaries of what's possible at the prep level.