AHSAA regional softball: 4 Class 7A teams qualify for state tournament, 6A, 4A narrow field

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Thompson's Bailey Holderfield pitches against Austin during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Bailey Holderfield looks in at a hitter during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Kadyn Bush tracks down a tough fly ball during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Whitney Holtzapfel throws to first base during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Austin's Evelyn Lamb tracks down a two out fly to end an inning against Thompson during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Austin coach Blake Gray talks with his team during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Thompson in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Morgan Adolphus tracks down a dangerous line drive during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Austin's Evelyn Lamb fouls off a pitch during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Thompson in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Austin's Grace Lamb throws to first base for an out during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Thompson in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Kadyn Bush batts against Austin during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Kelsey Burden throws to first base for an out against Austin during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Whitney Holtzapfel dives for the foot of Austin's Khalilah Mason, getting her out in a rundown, during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson coach Kaleigh Furuto works with her team during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Whitney Holtzapfel settles at second after a double against Austin during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Austin cheers from the dugout against Thompson during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Austin cheers during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Thompson in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson celebrates a great play by Whitney Holtzapfel during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson cheers during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson coach Kevin Todd looks on during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Thompson cheers during the AHSAA 7A softball regional playoff game against Austin in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone's Katie Lyn Kyle pitches against Madison County during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone's Jennee Campbell scores the fifth and decisive run in a 5-4 win over Madison County during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone fans cheer during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game against Madison County in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Madison County's Carley Miller pitches against West Limestone during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone's Katie Lyn Kyle pitches against Madison County during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Madison County's Taylor Wells celebrates as she pulls her team within two in the seventh with a two-RBI double during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone celebrates after surviving a seventh-inning rally by Madison County, winning 5-4, during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Madison County's Harlow Black batts against West Limestone during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone celebrates after surviving a seventh-inning rally by Madison County, winning 5-4, during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Madison County's Taylor Wells celebrates as she pulls her team within two in the seventh with a two-RBI double during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone coach Molly Fenn talks with her team during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game against Madison County in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone celebrates after surviving a seventh-inning rally by Madison County, winning 5-4, during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

West Limestone's Lucee Legg throws the ball back to the infield during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game against Madison County in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Madison County cheers a seventh inning rally against West Limestone during the AHSAA 4A softball regional playoff game in Albertville, Ala., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

AHSAA regional softball action began on Monday with Class 7A, Class 6A and Class 4A teams vying for a spot in next week’s state championship tournament.

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