The Trion Lady Bulldogs are state champions!
Trion High School captured the 2026 Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Championship Saturday afternoon, defeating Wheeler County 6-2 at the South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus.
History was made in Thomaston, Georgia on Friday night as the Trion Lady Bulldogs captured the first state championship in program history with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Irwin County in the GHSA Class A Division II state title match.
Playing at Upson-Lee High School, the Lady Bulldogs rose to the occasion in a hard-fought championship battle worthy of a state final.
Allison Hudgins proved to be the hero for Trion, scoring both goals in the championship victory and helping secure the historic win for the Lady Bulldogs.
The state title marks not only the first girls’ soccer championship in Trion High School history, but also the first girls’ soccer state championship ever won by a Northwest Georgia program.
The historic victory caps off a memorable season for the Lady Bulldogs and forever cements their place in Trion athletics history.
The Trion Lady Bulldogs take the field today with a chance to bring home a Georgia High School Association Class A Division II State Soccer Championship as they face Irwin County in the title match.
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.