Who’s No. 1? SC women’s sports coaches association release preseason softball polls
The South Carolina Coaches Association of Womens Sports released its preseason softball rankings for the 2026 season on Saturday.
Defending state champions Byrnes (5A Division I), Catawba Ridge (5A Division II), Gray Collegiate (4A), Aynor (3A), East Clarendon (2A) and Latta (2A) all are ranked No. 1 in their classes.
Practice for SCHSL schools is under way with the first games set for Feb. 20.
SCCAWS Preseason Softball Rankings
Class 5A Division I: 1. Byrnes; 2. Summerville; 3. Sumter; 4. Lexington; 5. Clover; 6. Dorman; 7. Ashley Ridge; 8. West Ashley; 9. Boiling Springs
Class 5A Division II: 1. Catawba Ridge; 2. St. James; 3. West Florence; 4. Woodmont; 5. Berkeley; 6. North Myrtle Beach; 7. Indian Land; 8. Chapin; 9. Nation Ford; 10. Gaffney
Class 4A: 1. Gray Collegiate; 2. York; 3. AC Flora; 4. North Augusta; 5. Midland Valley; 6. Hartsville; 7. South Florence; 8. Westside; 9. Fountain Inn; 10. Darlington
Class 3A: 1. Aynor; 2. Belton-Honea Path; 3. Oceanside Collegiate; 4. West-Oak; 5. Hanahan; 6. Crescent; 7. Loris; 8. Palmetto; 9. Dillon; 10. Chapman
Class 2A: 1. East Clarendon; 2. Saluda; 3. Chesnee; 4. Buford; 5. Ninety-Six; 6. Woodland; 7. Pelion; 8. Chesterfield; 9. Marion; 10. Mid-Carolina
Class A: 1. Latta; 2. Lewisville; 3. Hannah-Pamplico; 4. Whitmire; 5. Branchville; 6. Dixie; 7. Lamar; 8. Lake View; 9. McBee; 10. Ware Shoals
