Category: 2026 Posts

Class 4 is off to a fast and competitive start, with several teams jumping out early while others prepare for tougher tests ahead. With a long season still in front of us, early results are beginning to separate contenders—but plenty can still change. Here’s our VA Prep Class 4 Top 10 heading into the next…

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With most teams only a few games into the season, Class 5 is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive classifications in the state. Dominant pitching performances and early statement wins are defining the landscape. Here’s our VA Prep Class 5 Top 10 heading into spring break: 1. Mataoca Mataoca takes the…

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The early season has already delivered statement wins, emerging contenders, and a few reminders of who belongs in the title conversation. Here’s how the VA Prep Top 10 shakes out right now 1. Colgan Colgan has come out of the gate dominant, opening the season at 5-0. A quality win over a competitive Mountain View…

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Region 4A Region 4A traditionally features several programs capable of making deep postseason runs. Gloucester has been one of the more consistent contenders in the region and should once again be in the mix for the regional title. The Dukes have built a reputation for strong pitching and disciplined defense, traits that often translate well…

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Class 6 Region Preview Region 6A Region 6A traditionally produces some of the strongest programs in Hampton Roads and central Virginia. Western Branch has been one of the premier programs in the state for several seasons and enters the year once again as a major contender after finishing as the 2025 Class 6 state runner-up.…

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Region 5A This region produced two state semifinalists last year in Kellam and Great Bridge. Kellam finished the season 24–2 and advanced all the way to the state final before finishing as the runner-up. The Knights return a First Team All-State player and will once again be a major contender. Great Bridge finished 17–8 and…

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Welcome Welcome to a new Virginia High School softball season! VA Prep Softball is an independent site dedicated to providing accurate, up-to-date coverage of Virginia high school softball, with a focus on scores, rankings, and team performance across VHSL competition. If you’re a returning fan– or new to this site– we have some exciting updates.…

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Rankings are based on 2025 VHSL Class 5 postseason advancement, state tournament results, regional strength, and game-level analysis published during the 2025 postseason. 1. Midlothian Midlothian enters the 2026 season as the clear Class 5 standard after winning the 2025 VHSL Class 5 state championship. Their postseason run demonstrated balance on both sides of the…

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Rankings are based on 2025 VHSL Class 6 postseason advancement, state tournament results, strength of regional competition, and postseason performance analysis published during the 2025 playoff run. This list reflects projection for the 2026 season, not final standings. 1. Glen Allen Glen Allen enters the 2026 season ranked No. 1 after winning the 2025 VHSL…

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