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North Sanpete is able to pull away from the Emery Spartans in a convincing 8-2 win and now sit in a tie for first with Carbon in the Region 12 standings. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
The 2026 high school softball season is scheduled to get underway this week for teams in Class 1A, the first year 1A teams will compete in their own classification instead of playing up in 2A.
The region rankings are based on coaches’ preseason projections. Every coach was invited to participate and submit information.
Here are the 1A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.
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1. Altamont Longhorns
Head coach: Bailee Trapp (2nd year)
2026 Schedule
2025 record: 21-9 (first in Region 2A Central with a 12-0 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 6 in 2A
2025 postseason: 1-2 record, Eliminated by Enterprise in 2A Bracket Play
2025 offense: 10.4 rpg (No. 5 in 2A)
2025 defense: 4.4 rpg (No. 3 in 2A)
2. Milford Tigers
Head coach: Tyler McMullin (5th year)
2026 Schedule
2025 record: 19-11 (second in Region 2A Central with a 10-2 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 8 in 2A
2025 postseason: 1-2 record, Eliminated by San Juan in 2A Bracket Play
2025 offense: 11.8 rpg (No. 2 in 2A)
2025 defense: 5.9 rpg (No. 7 in 2A)
Returning contributors:
- Jaidyn McMullin, P/SS/CF, Jr.
- Miley Willden, P/3B, Sr.
- Stahley Beebe, C/SS, So.
Key newcomers:
- Macie Crocker, 1B/DP, Sr.
- Krymzen Williams, LF, Jr.
- Lydia George, C/SS, Jr.
Coach comment: “Excited to have a 1A softball state championship this year. We lost seven seniors but have a lot of key contributors coming back looking to play big roles.”
3. Panguitch Bobcats
Head coach: Kelly Holman (11th year)
2026 Schedule
2025 record: 14-9 (fourth in Region 2A Central with a 6-6 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 9 in 2A
2025 postseason: 2-2 record, Eliminated by Grand in 2A Bracket Play
2025 offense: 12.1 rpg (No. 1 in 2A)
2025 defense: 7.3 rpg (No. 10 in 2A)
Additional info not provided
4. Wayne Badgers
Head coach: Steve Nielson (1st year)
2026 Schedule
2025 record: 10-12 (third in Region 2A Central with a 7-5 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 12 in 2A
2025 postseason: 1-2 record, Eliminated by Altamont in 2A Bracket Play
2025 offense: 9.8 rpg (No. 8 in 2A)
2025 defense: 8.8 rpg (No. 11 in 2A)
Returning contributors:
- Oaklee Brian, Center Field, Sr.
- Rylan Taylor, Pitcher, Jr.
- Maddie Nelson, 2nd Base/OF, Jr.
- Cassie Rees, 1B/OF
- Ava Snedeger, SS/2B, So.
- Jenna Erickson, Catcher/SS, So.
- Ansley Brown, 3B/OF, So.
Key newcomers:
- Alania Grundy, P/INF/OF, Fr.
- Ashlyn Nelson, P/OF/INF, Fr.
- Lynde Jones, Pitcher/INF
- Sophie Torgerson, Infield
Coach comment: “We have many returning players who have good skill levels. We should have a good year.”
5. Piute Thunderbirds
Head coach: Kali Gleave (3rd year)
2026 Schedule
2025 record: 8-14 (fifth in Region 2A Central with a 5-7 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 16 in 2A
2025 postseason: 1-2 record, Eliminated by Panguitch in 2A One-loss bracket
2025 offense: 8.9 rpg (No. 13 in 2A)
2025 defense: 12.9 rpg (No. 15 in 2A)
Additional info not provided
6. Monticello Buckaroos
Head coach: Laici Snyder (4th year)
2026 Schedule
2025 record: 2-13 (sixth in Region 2A Central with a 2-10 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 17 in 2A
2025 postseason: 0-1 record, Eliminated by Piute in 2A First Round
2025 offense: 4.5 rpg (No. 18 in 2A)
2025 defense: 15.7 rpg (No. 17 in 2A)
Additional info not provided
7. Pinnacle Panthers
Head coach: Heidi Kay (1st year)
2026 Schedule
2025 record: 0-13 (seventh in Region 2A Central with a 0-12 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 21 in 2A
2025 postseason: 0-1 record, Eliminated by Water Canyon in 2A Play-in game
2025 offense: 3.1 rpg (No. 21 in 2A)
2025 defense: 20.1 rpg (No. 21 in 2A)
Additional info not provided
8. Water Canyon Wildcats
Head coach: Alli Farrar (4th year)
2026 Schedule
2025 record: 2-18 (seventh in Region 2A South with a 1-11 record)
2025 RPI ranking: No. 20 in 2A
2025 postseason: 1-1 record, Eliminated by North Sevier in 2A First Round
2025 offense: 4.5 rpg (No. 19 in 2A)
2025 defense: 18.9 rpg (No. 20 in 2A)
Returning contributors:
- Jaklyn Dutson, 1st Base, Sr.
- Tammy Johnson, 2nd Base, Sr.
- Amelia Jessop, Center Field, Jr.
- Ceirsha Williams, Catcher/1B, Jr.
- Zaylie Holm, SS/P, Jr.
- Jocelyn Oliverio, Pitcher, So.
- Sunni Holm, Catcher, So.
- Summer Barlow, Outfield, So.
- Hannah Steed, SS/3B, So.
- Daisy West, Pitcher, So.
Key newcomers:
- Jakayla Knudson, 2B/3B, Fr.
- Kiara Dockstader, OF/INF, Fr.
- Lauren Horsley, OF/INF, Fr.
- Joanna Hammon, INF/OF, Fr.
- Rylie White, INF/OF, Fr.
Coach comment: “I think we are coming together as a team and our skill level has improved, we look forward to have a great season.”
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