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Plenty of shakeup as four new teams join the rankings.

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Sacred Heart Academy junior GraceAnn Knoerr drives the ball past the Ballard High School third baseman in a Seventh Region Tournament game May 21, 2026. Ballard defeated Sacred Heart in the contest and will move on to play Assumption Monday.

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State tournament spots will be finalized this week as South Warren, Mercy Academy, Bullitt East and others begin regional play.

A swing and a miss by Ballard High School player Kyle Novak - from a pitch by Male High School pitcher Trenton Morris - in a Seventh Region Tournament game. Male eliminated Ballard from the postseason.

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Ballard’s elimination reinforced changes to the rankings, but St. Xavier responded with dominant postseason victories to reopen the conversation.

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Male’s Nehemiah Kiser edged Cooper’s Paul Van Laningham in a thrilling boys 800 while Frederick Douglass star Kaden John delivered one of the meet’s top performances.

Simon Kenton's Alexis Howard at the 2025 KHSAA Class 3A track and field state championships. Howard ranks in the top three in the triple jump, long jump and 100 meters.

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From the girls 100 meters to a crowded boys discus field, Saturday’s Class 3A championships could deliver some of the week’s top performances

Beechwood Tigers head coach Jay Volker talks with his team after winning the KHSAA Class 2A state quarterfinals in November of 2023. This spring, Volker was the subject of online speculation about his departure from the Tiger program. The Beechwood coach took to social media to dispel the rumors.

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Burnout, pressure and transfers fueling Kentucky football coaching exits.

Mercy Academy senior Madison Degrella points to a fly ball in foul territory in a game against North Oldham High School April 15, 2026. Mercy, along with Daviess County and Bullitt East, are the best candidates to challenge South Warren.

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Unbeaten South Warren enters the playoffs as the overwhelming state favorite, while Mercy, Bullitt East, Daviess County and Ballard battle to separate themselves from the pack.

St. Xavier High School player Jaxon Coomer puts the ball in play during a game against Seventh Region rival Male High School April 15, 2026.

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With nationally ranked Trinity-Louisville leading a stacked field, the Seventh Region again features many of Kentucky’s top baseball programs.

Ballard High School player Braylen Tillman slides into home plate in a game against DeSales High School May 12, 2026. Ballard has been highly competitive in 2026, but was recently displaced in the Big Four, along with St. X, by the rising South Oldham Dragons and Sayre Spartans.

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Trinity remains untouchable, but postseason questions surround St. Xavier, Male and Ballard as challengers emerge.

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From Kentucky’s record-setting trio to rising stars in Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana, the region has produced one of the nation’s deepest crops of girls sprinters.

Male High School player Kaiden Ford takes a base after being hit by a pitch in a matchup against St. X April 15, 2026. Male and Trinity are the frontrunners in the Big Four.

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Trinity, Male lead Seventh Region while South Oldham pushes for breakthrough.

Jade Hartlage of the Christian Educational Consortium is the state long jump leader with a mark of 19-9.

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Hartlage, Howard and Svidal headline standout long and triple jump season.

Male sophomore Cyleigh Curry (#17) stands on first base and encourages the next Bulldog batter in a game against Eastern High School May 4, 2026. Curry is one of the RBI leaders (18) on the Male squad.

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South Warren stays dominant while Mercy, Daviess County and others battle for position.

The South Warren seniors have led Lady Spartan softball to a 32-0 season so far, and a top-five spot in the national rankings. From left to right, McLaine Hudson, Layla Ogden, Parker Willoughby, Kinleigh Russell, Kaylee Wilson and Hadley Borders.

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The Lady Spartans’ leaders share hitting, pitching and mindset behind 32-0 start.

Athletic Director John Kelsey hands the football, and Male’s team, to Chase Porter as he was announced as the new coach at Louisville Male High School on Friday, December 19, 2025

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Multiple retirements and departures signal major offseason turnover across Bluegrass programs.

Ballard first baseman Jaedyn Lyons completes the put out of Mercy Academy's Carly Shephard April 23, 2026.

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Greenwood enters rankings while traditional powers shift ahead of high-stakes postseason.

EJ Milliner of Indiana baseball power Floyd Central takes a huge swing for a pop out in a game against Trinity-Louisville April 29, 2026.

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Trinity, St. X, Male and Ballard jockey for position ahead of decisive Seventh Region tournament.

Socorro players celebrate after getting outs during a District 1-6A game against Eastlake at Eastlake High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

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Four new teams enter the rankings as Barbers Hill remains No. 1.

The South Warren Lady Spartans celebrate a victory over Orange Beach High School April 9, 2026.

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Behind dominant pitching and rising young talent, Kentucky’s top high school softball program continues to separate from the field.

Ballard High School senior Shelby James brings home the Bruins' first run in a 6-0 victory over Mercy Academy Thursday, April 23, 2026.

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Certainty. My tax return is certain. And South Warren softball is certain. Th remainder of Kentucky softball, I’m not so sure about. As I see it, the Power 7 te

Oct 7, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; UCF Knights defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) tackles Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jason Bean (9) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

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DuPont Manual Louisville alum Malachi Lawrence was selected Thursday evening by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the NFL Draft. “Lawrence immediately pr

Trinity-Louisville center fielder and leadoff hitter, Max Phillips, swings at a pitch in a game against St. Xavier Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Trinity picked up the win in a battle between Kentucky baseball powerhouses.

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Nationally ranked Trinity rallies past St. X in a high-stakes showdown that could foreshadow the 7th Region — and state — title game.

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Rain and wind couldn’t slow standout performances as top high school athletes delivered big marks and meet MVP efforts at the University of Louisville.

Mercy Academy's Rubi Messer flies out to center in a game against South Oldham High School March 31, 2026.

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Undefeated South Warren sends a message with a no-hit rout of Assumption, while Mercy Academy, West Jessamine and Eastern build momentum in a crowded race to Lexington and a potential championship showdown.

St. Xavier shortstop Jaxon Coomer makes contact with the ball Wednesday during the first inning of a game against Male.

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St. X, Trinity and Ballard surge after spring break with statement wins — including a no-hitter, explosive innings and national ranking momentum — as Kentucky’s elite separate from the pack.