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By the People, for the People
SC Women's Sports Coaches Release Preseason Softball Rankings
Defending champions top the preseason polls across all high school divisions.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports has released its preseason softball rankings for the 2026 season. Defending state champions Byrnes (5A Division I), Catawba Ridge (5A Division II), Gray Collegiate (4A), Aynor (3A), East Clarendon (2A) and Latta (A) are all ranked number one in their respective divisions.
Why it matters
The preseason rankings provide an early look at which teams are expected to be the top contenders in each high school division as the new softball season gets underway. These rankings often serve as a barometer for how the season may unfold and which programs have the best shot at capturing state titles.
The details
The rankings were released by the South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports on Saturday. Practice for SCHSL schools has already begun, with the first games set for February 20th. In addition to the defending champions at the top, the rankings include other top contenders in each division such as Summerville, St. James, York, Belton-Honea Path, and Lewisville.
- The preseason rankings were released on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
- The first games of the 2026 high school softball season are scheduled for February 20, 2026.
The players
Byrnes
The defending 5A Division I state champion softball team.
Catawba Ridge
The defending 5A Division II state champion softball team.
Gray Collegiate
The defending 4A state champion softball team.
Aynor
The defending 3A state champion softball team.
East Clarendon
The defending 2A state champion softball team.
Latta
The defending Class A state champion softball team.
What’s next
The first games of the 2026 high school softball season are scheduled for February 20, 2026, giving fans an early look at how the preseason rankings play out on the field.
The takeaway
The preseason rankings highlight the continued strength of high school softball programs across South Carolina, with several defending state champions poised to make another run at titles in their respective divisions.
