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The 2026 Oklahoma high school softball fastpitch season has been filled with players who have stood out across the state.
With state champions set to crowned later this month, fans have the opportunity to vote for who they think is the best.
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Below are 20 of the best Oklahoma high school softball players.
Voting will remain open at www.oklahoman.com until noon Wednesday, Oct. 14 — the day before the Class 6A-3A state tournaments begin. Those tournaments are set to end on Oct. 17.
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Rylee Black, So., Blanchard: Black has been one of the top pitchers in the state in 2026, pitching 65 strikeoutswith a .170 ERA while holding her opponents to a .103 batting average and a 7-0 record in the circle.
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Jazzlyn Burris, Jr., Tonkawa: Burris is one of the top hitters in the state, totaling 16 home runs, 53 hits, 37 RBIs and 49 runs scored while batting .486 at the plate.
Marlee Collier, So., Choctaw: Collier has stood tall in the circle for Choctaw in 2026 through 124 innings pitched while recording 141 strikeouts resulting in a .788 ERA and a 17-4 record.
Gracie Combrink, Jr., Enid: Combrink recently eclipsed 600 career strikeouts at Enid as the 6A Pacers are 33-0 this season. She’s won 21 games in the circle this season while recording a .947 ERA with 225 strikeouts through 125 innings pitched.
Emillie Curry, Jr., Pawhuska: Curry recently led Pawhuska to district and regional titles while posting a .648 batting average with 10 home runs, 46 hits, 32 RBIs and 22 stolen bases.
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Kynli Garrett, Sr., Elgin: Garrett has shined in her final season at Elgin. The Oklahoma State Commit is currently batting .538 on the year with 12 home runs, 50 hits, 37 RBIs and 27 stolen bases.
Zoie Griffin, Sr., Tahlequah: Griffin is one of the top pitchers in the country and committed to Texas A&M last season. She’s recorded 278 strikeouts this season with a .322 ERA while going 19-2 in the circle.
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Edmond Santa Fe’s Hayley Ford (21) is pictured during a high school softball game between Edmond Santa Fe and Norman in Norman, Okla., on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
Hayley Ford, Sr., Edmond Santa Fe: Ford is one of the top infielders in the nation and committed to Arizona State last fall after a strong junior season.
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Nadia Jeffries, Sr., Piedmont: The senior outfielder will head to Nebraska next summer as she’s currently hitting .429 with 36 hits, 35 runs scored, 16 RBIs and 49 stolen bases.
Lucely Kutz, Jr., Southmoore: She committed to Ole Miss last month amidst a dominant junior season where Kutz is hitting .500 with 50 hits, 11 home runs, 43 RBIs and 46 runs scored.
Ella LaBounty, Sr., Warner: LaBounty committed to North Texas in August and has shined in the circle as a senior. Through 140 innings pitched, she’s recorded a 25-2 record with a .500 ERA and 249 strikeouts.
Weslyn McCorvey, Jr., Mustang: McCorey committed to UC Berkely on Monday months after helping guide the Broncos to 6A fastpitch and slowpitch state titles. She’s currently hitting .527 with nine home runs, 49 hits, 35 RBIs and 15 stolen bases.
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Kinley Patten, Sr., Dale: Patten has been one of the top catchers in the state this season at Dale while recording two home runs and 21 RBIs for the Pirates.
Kinzlee Pogue, Sr., Washington: Pogue, a UCO commit, has led the Warriors to yet another strong start to the season while batting .442 with 38 hits, 10 home runs and 49 RBIs.
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Ava Salcedo, Sr., Washington: The Grand Canyon commit was named to The Oklahoman’s All-State first team last season and is hitting .554 with 46 hits, nine home runs and 35 stolen bases.
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Keira Scott, Jr., Blanchard: Scott recently committed to Oklahoma State amidst leading Blanchard to an undefeated record so far through 31 games.
Jossalynn Schulz, Sr., Weatherford: Schulz is batting .630 this season while also hitting 15 home runs with 51 hits, 37 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.
Braylee Spence, Sr., Lone Grove: Spence is 25-0 this season in the circle, as the Kansas commit has thrown 257 strikeouts and holds a .265 ERA while Lone Grove remains undefeated.
Grace Tonga, Jr., Stillwater: Tonga committed to OU last week following a strong offseason which led to her being ranked and one of the 2028 outfielder recruits in the country.
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Bailey Uhlenhake, Jr., Blanchard: The Abilene Christian commit is batting .457 this fall with 14 doubles, six triples, five home runs and 44 RBIs.
Jordan Davis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jordan? He can be reached at jdavis@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @thejordancdavis. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Jordan’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com
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