Austin High School Softball - Alabama

A little Halloween fun with the Black Bears! 👻🐻

Come on out on Saturday, October 31st to support your Austin Softball girls from 8:30-12:00 at Advanced Auto Parts! Reach out to either a softball player or coach to pre-purchase your ticket! 🚙🧼🧽

Got the opportunity to catch our newest Alum’s college debut. Arden, we are so very proud of you. You are going to continue to do great things.

Come be an Austin Black Bear! Our Session II tryout out date will be Monday, August 24th. Click the link below to sign up!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BpC95MY0MpeJVIprBHG6IRrNRasTUGhFtxxBYoGhffM/edit?usp=drivesdk

There will be a Parent Meeting for all those who made the team Wednesday, August 26th at 4:30 for the upcoming season. Contact Coach Gray with any questions!

From Austin to the Pros. 🐻➡️⚙️

Former Black Bear pitchers Kenley Hilleary (Georgia Tech) and Katie Bracken (UAH) recently competed with the Birmingham Iron in the Professional Softball League, while Coach Gray served on the Iron coaching staff.

A special full-circle moment to share the field together once again—this time on the professional stage.

Austin Softball is proud of you both! 🧡🖤🥎

AL.com has announced its 2026 Huntsville All-Region Terrific 22 Team, and we’re proud to celebrate the following recognitions:

Head Coach Blake Gray – Coach of the Year
Arden Breedlove – Player of the Year & Terrific 22 Team
Charlie Barnes – Terrific 22 Team

These honors are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence displayed all season long. Congratulations to Coach Gray, Arden, and Charlie on these well-deserved achievements! We are so proud of you!

The record books have a new look.

Congratulations to Arden Breedlove on finishing her career as Austin Softball’s all-time leader in Home Runs, RBIs, Runs Scored, and Walks.

Her impact on this program extends far beyond the numbers, leaving behind one of the greatest legacies in Austin Softball history.

Congratulations to our very own Arden Breedlove on being named to the Alabama Super All-State Team, recognizing her as one of the top softball players in the entire state! Her impact on our program has been immeasurable, and this honor is a reflection of the countless hours, sacrifices, and determination that have defined her career. We are so proud of you!

We would like to congratulate our Senior, Arden Breedlove, on being named the Decatur Daily Player of the Year for the 2nd time in a row! Not only that, but Sophomore, Khalilah Mason, made 1st Team All Area and Seniors, Charlie Barnes and Marissa Adams, received Honorable Mention. We are so proud of you ladies! You represent Austin Softball so well! Go Bears!

We would love to congratulate two of our very own for being selected for ASWA 7A All State Honors! As always, we are so proud of your accomplishments!

Arden Breedlove - Hitter of the Year, 1st Team All State DH

Charlie Barnes - 2nd Team All State Outfield