In the latest Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association State Poll, the Wheelersburg Pirates are ranked third in Division V, accumulating 79 points and four first-place votes. They boast a 5-3 record, highlighted by a recent victory against Division I's Watkins Memorial. Key players include sophomore Lauren Truitt, hitting .636, and junior Makenzie Mullins, batting .500. The team's pitching duo, Rylan Butcher and Emmee Eaton, has struck out 65 batters while maintaining a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Meanwhile, the Notre Dame Titans sit sixth in Division VII with 33 points and one first-place vote, showcasing a 9-2 record after a successful trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Their batting lineup is formidable, with Bella Rush leading at .593 and Kate Entler and Alayla Soard also performing exceptionally well. The team's ace, Ava Rush, has achieved 56 strikeouts in the circle, further solidifying their competitive edge.