Homeschool Softball World Series Association

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – EVENT UPDATE 🥎

After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Homeschool Softball World Series.

We remain deeply committed to providing homeschool athletes with quality opportunities for competition, growth, and connection — and we fully intend to bring this event back even stronger in 2027.

Please mark your calendars for 2027, and stay tuned for updates as we work toward building an incredible experience for teams across the nation.

Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and belief in our vision.
Together, we’re still Bound for Greatness. 💪🔥

We are looking to add a manager & bullpen catcher to our team this upcoming season!🐎

On the lookout for bullpen catchers 👀

Looking for a chance to be a part of Liberty Softball? We are seeking student managers/bullpen catchers.

Looking 👀 for an opportunity to be around a division 1 softball team?
Now’s your chance!!
Reach out to our staff with any interest or questions.
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📣 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🥎
The 2026 Homeschool Softball World Series is officially accepting teams!

📍 Location: Walnut Creek Softball Complex – Raleigh, NC
📅 Dates: May 20–23, 2026
💥 32 Teams • 3 Divisions • National Exposure • Elite Experience

Whether you're a seasoned homeschool program or a new team looking to compete on the national stage, this is the event for you! 🏆

🔗 Register now:
https://forms.gle/Fup44zR86X22bi2HA

Let’s make homeschool softball history together! 💪
Tag your team, coach, or homeschool league and help spread the word!

🥎 Countdown Begins! 🏆
Registration for the 2026 Homeschool Softball World Series opens August 1st!

📅 Tournament Dates: May 20–23, 2026
📍 Location: Walnut Creek Softball Complex – Raleigh, NC
🔥 32 Teams • 3 Divisions • 1 National Tournament

Whether you’re a top-tier program or just getting started, there's a division for you: 🔹 Division I – Championship Tier
🔹 Division II – Competitive Tier
🔹 Division III – Emerging Tier

💥 5–6 guaranteed games | Double elimination brackets | National recognition
🎖️ All-Tournament Teams • Awards • Opening Ceremonies • Vendor Expo

🚨 With over 100 interested teams nationwide, the first 32 to register will secure their spot.
🌐 Get ready to register at: www.HSWSA.org

📌 Set a reminder: August 1st – Let’s make history together.

🏅 Homeschool Alumni Spotlight: Xenna Thompkins

We’re proud to highlight homeschool alumna Xenna Thompkins, a standout student-athlete at North Carolina Central University, who continues to shine both on and off the field!

📊 Career Stats & Highlights

2025:

Named to the MEAC All-Academic Team—one of 84 student-athletes recognized for maintaining a cumulative 3.0+ GPA across the conference.

2024:

Appeared in 18 games, making 12 starts

Batted .286 in 7 at-bats

Pitched 53.2 innings, earning 2 wins on the mound

Recorded a flawless 1.000 fielding percentage with 1 putout and 17 assists

🌟 About Xenna

A proud daughter of Kimberlee and Scott Tompkins, Xenna—affectionately nicknamed “Boogie”—is the youngest of seven siblings. She’s majoring in Mass Communication with a minor in Broadcast Media at North Carolina Central University.

🎶 Off the Field

When she’s not dominating the diamond or in the classroom, Xenna enjoys watching country music legend Reba McEntire, listening to her favorite tunes, and embracing her creative side.

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We couldn’t be more proud of Xenna’s achievements—in athletics, academics, and life! Here’s to many more milestones ahead.

Come on USA!!!!

🌟 Homeschool Alumni Spotlight: Alexia Carrasquillo 🌟

At just 11 years old, homeschool standout Alexia Carrasquillo made history as the youngest softball commit ever—a milestone that captured the attention of the entire softball world. Her inspiring message to athletes everywhere? "Know your own worth." 💪

Alexia’s journey is a powerful reminder that talent, determination, and self-belief have no age limit. As a homeschooled athlete, she proves that the homeschool community is producing some of the most driven and talented players in the game today.

Read more about her incredible journey in Extra Inning Softball’s Top 10 Softball Stories of 2023 ( #9):

The Top 10 Softball Stories of 2023: #9… Alexia Carrasquillo, Youngest Softball Commit Ever, Preaches "Knows Your Own Worth" - Extra Inning Softball https://extrainningsoftball.com/the-top-10-softball-stories-of-2023-9-alexia-carrasquillo-youngest-softball-commit-ever-preaches-knows-your-own-worth/

Homeschool athletes deserve recognition too. 🥎 Haley Porter, a Homeschool Softball All-State selection and East Tennessee State University commit, is being overlooked by the public school she plays for.

The controversy over Dobyns-Bennett’s new athletic display highlights how homeschool athletes’ accomplishments are often ignored. These athletes train just as hard, compete with heart, and represent their communities with pride—so why not honor them equally?

What do you think? Should homeschool athletes be included?



New Dobyns-Bennett athletic display sparks controversy among homeschool families | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/new-dobyns-bennett-athletic-display-sparks-controversy-among-homeschool-families/ #:~:text=She%20holds%20the%20single%2Dseason,'%E2%80%9D

PRO SOFTBALL ON ESPN 🥎📺

So far, the Talons are the only team that have secured a spot in the finals. Tune into the rest of the season to find out who joins them on ESPN in the fight for the top spot 🏆

🔗 https://theausl.com/news/ausl-championship-to-be-broadcast-exclusively-on-espn/