High School SportsTuesday, November 3
Trion wins its first Class A softball state title with a 6-2 win over Wheeler County in Columbus
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The Trion Lady Bulldogs won the 2026 GHSA Class A state softball championship Saturday, beating Wheeler County 6-2 at South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus. Coach Trent Stamey's team won four straight games in the Elite Eight. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports Trion joined the champions club for the first time, with Hartley Staton throwing a 15-strikeout three-hitter in the final.
Trion scored six runs in each of its last two wins
Source: Coosa Valley News
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Irwin County | 2 |
| Emanuel County Institute | 1 |
| Wheeler County (Friday) | 6 |
| Wheeler County (final) | 6 |
On Friday, Trion beat Wheeler County 6-3 in 12 innings. Wheeler County then fought back through the elimination bracket to get a second shot at the Lady Bulldogs in the final.
- Final record: 27-5
- Opener: 2-0 shutout of Irwin County
- Thursday: 1-0 win over Emanuel County Institute
- Coach: Trent Stamey
Trion's title run by the numbers
- 15
- straight wins to finish the season
- 12
- innings in Friday's win over Wheeler County
- 25
- strikeouts for Staton in that game
- 204
- pitches Staton threw in that game
Source: Coosa Valley News