Trion High School pitcher Hartley Staton made history during the Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Championships in Columbus, recording 25 strikeouts in a single game and surpassing the previous Class A tournament record of 23.
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.
The Trion Lady Bulldogs are moving on in the Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Tournament after picking up another victory Thursday afternoon in Columbus.
Trion defeated Emanuel County Institute 1-0 in a tightly contested game at the South Commons Softball Complex, continuing the Lady Bulldogs’ impressive postseason run.
Trion Athletics confirmed the victory Thursday afternoon, celebrating the team’s hard-fought win and announcing that the Lady Bulldogs will return to action Friday, October 30, at 3:30 p.m.
The victory follows Trion’s 2-0 win over Irwin County on Wednesday and keeps the Lady Bulldogs in contention for a state championship.
The Lady Bulldogs have now recorded back-to-back shutouts in Columbus, allowing no runs in their first two games at the tournament.
Trion Athletics encouraged supporters to keep cheering on the team as the Lady Bulldogs prepare for Friday’s matchup.
Friday’s game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus.
WZQZ News will continue following the Lady Bulldogs as they compete for a state title.
The Trion Lady Bulldogs are moving on in the Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Tournament after opening Elite Eight competition Wednesday with a 2-0 shutout victory over Irwin County in Columbus.
The Trion High School Lady Bulldogs softball team begins its quest for a state championship today as the Georgia High School Association Elite Eight tournament gets underway in Columbus.
The Trion High School Lady Bulldogs are preparing for their second consecutive appearance in the Georgia High School Association Class A Softball Elite Eight, with their opening game scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, against Irwin County.
The Trion High School Lady Bulldogs softball team is headed to Columbus after securing a spot in the Elite Eight of the Georgia High School Association Class A state playoffs.
The Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the next round Monday evening with a pair of victories over Taylor County, winning the opening game 3-0 before taking the second game 5-4.
The two victories completed a sweep of the second-round playoff series and earned Trion a place among the final eight teams competing for the Class A state championship.
Trion entered the second round after sweeping Atkinson County in the opening round of the playoffs on October 12. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Atkinson County 11-1 and 17-5 to advance.
The team will now travel to Columbus for the Elite Eight tournament, scheduled for October 28-31, where the remaining teams will compete for a state championship.
The Trion High School Softball program celebrated the accomplishment Monday night, announcing that the Lady Dawgs were officially Columbus bound.
Congratulations to Jordon Butler’s Trion 10U softball team on an undefeated season and a trip to the district tournament.
The team completed the season without a loss and will now continue postseason play at districts representing the Trion community.
Team members include:
Emma Blackmon, Millie Blackmon, Chrissie Muller, Riley Skelton, Charlee Tittle, Peyton Butler, Ella Jo Statham, Sophia Dodson, Hazel Crow, Aubree Stoker, Kierra Henderson, Raelyn Potts and Kyleigh Tanner.
The coaching staff includes Head Coach Jordon Butler along with assistants Trey Skelton and Travis Tittle.
WZQZ congratulates the players and coaches on a tremendous season and wishes them the best of luck at districts.