The race for the 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year heats up as the Top 10 Finalists are officially revealed.

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.

ANN ARBOR – It has been an impressive season for the Ann Arbor area’s top softball players this spring. Headling this week’s statistical leaderboard are the talented pitchers in the area. From Saline’s Abby Curtis to Chelsea’s Avery Lay, there continues to be dominant showings in the circle.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The combination of star hitter Sydney Hastings and ace pitcher Abby Curtis has given Saline’s softball team hope for a state title run this spring.