#BayleeBlair | AM 1180 Radio

May 10, 2026

Trion Lady Bulldogs Advance To First-Ever State Championship Match

Local News, Local News Items #AllieHudgins, #Area7Champions, #BayleeBlair, #chattoogacounty, #DallasPayne, #GHSA, #GirlsSoccer, #HighSchoolSoccer, #HistoricSeason, #IrwinCounty, #LadyBulldogs, #northwestgeorgia, #StateChampionship, #StateFinals, #trionga, #trionhighschool, #TrionLadyBulldogs, #wzqznews 0

The Trion High School girls soccer team is headed to the biggest match in program history after punching its ticket to the 2026 GHSA Class A Division II State Championship with a dominant 3-0 semifinal victory over Portal on May 8.

The Lady Bulldogs controlled the match from start to finish as Baylee Blair, Allie Hudgins, and Dallas Payne each found the back of the net. Blair and Hudgins scored on penalty kicks while Payne added another goal to seal the historic win.

With the victory, Trion advances to the state championship game for the first time ever, continuing an incredible postseason run for the Area 7 champions.

The Lady Bulldogs will now face Irwin County for the state title on Friday, May 15, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM at Upson-Lee High School in Thomaston.

Trion’s championship appearance marks another major milestone for the school’s athletic program and gives Northwest Georgia soccer fans plenty to celebrate as the Lady Bulldogs prepare to compete for a state crown.