SLIDE SHOW: Spartans complete perfect season to earn program’s first state title
Published 11:46 pm Saturday, June 13, 2026
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The Spartans celebrate as they win 8-0 over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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The Spartans celebrate as they win 8-0 over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren left fielder Kaylee Wilson (7) kisses the state championship trophy after the Spartans won 8-0 over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren Head Softball Coach Kelly Reynolds smiles as she celebrates with her players on winning 8-0 over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren pitcher Courtney Norwood (10) pitches to Bullitt East catcher Alivia Cooper (2) in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren catcher Kinleigh Russell (8) bats in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren short stop McLaine Hudson (19) bats in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren short stop McLaine Hudson (19) scores a run in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren short stop McLaine Hudson (19) and right fielder Kalie Kuzma (14) return to the dugout to high-fives from their teammates after scoring runs on a double hit by catcher Kinleigh Russell (8) to put the Spartans ahead by 2 in the third in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren centerfielder Hadley Borders (4) bats in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren left fielder Kaylee Wilson (7) bunts the ball in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren left fielder Kaylee Wilson (7) sprints to first in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren pitcher Courtney Norwood (10) pitches to Bullitt East second baseman Katlyn McDonald (7) in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren centerfielder Hadley Borders (4) catches a fly ball hit by Bullitt East second baseman Katlyn McDonald (7) in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren pitcher Courtney Norwood (10) pitches to Bullitt East second baseman Katlyn McDonald (7) in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren third baseman Parker Willoughby (11) gets Bullitt East catcher Alivia Cooper (2) out as she dives for third in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren Head Softball Coach Kelly Reynolds cheers on third baseman Parker Willoughby (11) after she got Bullitt East catcher Alivia Cooper (2) out on third in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren second baseman Keegan Pruitt (17) bats in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren second baseman Keegan Pruitt (17) sprints to first in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren pitcher Courtney Norwood (10) bats in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren right fielder Kalie Kuzma (14) sprints to first after bunting the ball in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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South Warren left fielder Kaylee Wilson (7) bats in the Spartans’ 8-0 win over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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The Spartans celebrate as they win 8-0 over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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The Spartans celebrate as they win 8-0 over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
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The Spartans celebrate as they win 8-0 over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. South Warren earns its first state softball title in program history and finishes with a perfect 45-0 season. (Grace McDowell / The Daily News)
The South Warren Spartans won 8-0 over the Bullitt East Chargers in the KHSAA State Softball Championship at UK’s John Cropp Stadium in Lexington on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to earn their first state softball title in program history and finish the season with a perfect 45-0 record.
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