The state softball tournament in Oxford has met its midway point heading into action on Wednesday. Class 1A and 4A will begin play to decide who takes home a title on Thursday, while 3A and 7A will crown champions and finish their seasons. Check back frequently for updates. First-round games, 9 a.m.

Belmont pitcher Maya Johnson is an All-American candidate and among the NCAA leaders in 13 statistical categories.

With the MIAA postseason just around the hot corner, this week’s Globe Top 20 softball poll continues to take form. Taunton, Silver Lake, Dighton-Rehoboth, and King Philip retain the top four spots.

Below we break down the season statistical leaders in the state, in the region (North, Central and South) and in each of the 15 conferences. Click on the links below to see the leaders in each area. Bill Evans can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him at @bybillevans.

Tuesday night, Greenfield’s MacKenzie Paulin achieved another massive career milestone. During the course of a game in which the senior struck out 15 opposing Mount Greylock batters, the senior recorded her 1,000th career strikeout for Greenfield softball.

The Brown Bears aren't supposed to be in the NCAA Tournament, but don't tell them that. In fact, the Bears aren't listening to any of the critics as they get re

OU softball pitcher Sophia Bordi released a statement Tuesday via social media, a week after Sooners coach Patty Gasso told reporters Bordi was absent from the team. Gasso said Bordi went home and didn't finish the season due to a "personal situation.

To be able to be on this team and to thrive has been one heck of a dream," said Bonneau, a freshman phenom who has joined Lebel, a senior ace, and White, a senior shortstop, to elevate the Panthers.

Texas A&M softball's regional consists of Saint Francis, Marist and Liberty. Who poses the biggest threat to the Aggies?

Addison Osborne earns three saves while holding opponents to a .114 average over 13 2/3 innings in four appearances for the Northern Lake County Conference champion. Freshman Juliana Figurelli is playing well in the outfield and hitting .369 for the Wildcats.