Madison Fastpitch Softball

09/18/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT:
David Negin is continuing on as head softball coach this coming school year.

MESSAGE FROM COACH NEGIN:

This past Tuesday evening, I am pleased to announce that the Madison Board of Education voted to approve me to return this season as the head softball coach at Madison High School.

I want to personally thank the Madison Administration for the vote of approval.

When I retired from teaching at the end of last school year, by retirement rules, I had to take two full months off from any duties pertaining to working for any Ohio Public Agency.

Because of that "break of service", the school district had posted the softball coaching job along with other openings (teaching and coaching) that were open in the district.

As a result, many people approached me assuming I had decided to be done coaching as well.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

It was my hope all along that I could continue to coach and help lead the program.

I am so proud of what we have accomplished in the four years I've been leading the program.

On top of the success we've had on the field, I am also proud of how we've upgraded our facilities and equipment.

Furthermore, I am proud of how our girls have represented our community on and off the field.

We have promoted and demanded…..

HARD WORK

BEING A POSITIVE TEAMMATE

BEING COACHABLE

RESPECTING THE GAME

While nothing is perfect, the ladies and coaching staff have done a fabulous job of buying into this and we have had four fun seasons and seen so much growth in the ladies in our program as a result.

We will continue to stress these core values and continue to promote this great sport -- which is a game where failure is common, but I will argue that this game can grow a young lady as much or more than any as it truly teaches you to deal with it.

We have to replace some key seniors from last season, but we are truly excited about the young players in our program and what's ahead.

Driving around this summer, I saw more girls out there working on their games…. In the cages, on the fields…… and I was able to catch many playing on the diamond.

Fantastic Stuff!!!!!

We will soon be asking the community for some support as our girls will be doing some fundraising to help overcome the increase in pay to participate fees. This isn't a knock on the fees whatsoever.

However, it is me saying that I do not want a single girl who wants to give this sport a try to be denied because they feel they cant afford it.

I know, as our community always does, our people will help our kids.

Thanks again Madison as I am rested and ready to charge forward.

And as always……BLEED BLUE 💙 🥎

05/22/2026

Congratulations to these ladies on being voted All CVC Lake Division for the 2026 season by our league coaches.

Bleed Blue 💙 🥎

05/21/2026

Last week we honored Madison Teachers for the impact they had on our seniors during their time in our school system.

Here is the video of that ceremony if you missed it.

A sincere Thank You to

Mike Martin, Keith Brainard and Tim Pira from Madison HS

Along with Melissa Colarik from Madison Middle School and Cindy Chaunce from South Elementary.

05/20/2026

Well, it wasn't the kind of last game we had hoped for, but Akron Hoban is seeded #1 for a reason.

We are so so proud of our ladies and the season they had.

We had an extremely young group -- lost an all state pitcher as well as many other key players from a year ago.......

Yet this team finished 11-11 on the year and are Sectional Champions.

Nothing to be ashamed of -- now, rest those bodies a bit and start gearing up for next season.

Bleed Blue 🥎💙

05/19/2026

We play in the District Semi Final tonight at Akron Hoban at 5 pm. The OHSAA posted this link as somewhere you can stream the game.

2026 OHSAA Softball State Championships
Madison Vs. Archbishop Hoban
Blue Streaks @ Knights
The Archbishop Hoban (Akron, OH) varsity softball team has a home playoff game vs. Madison (OH) on Tuesday, May 19 @ 5p.
📶 Game Will be Broadcast: https://bit.ly/4udmake
This game is a part of the "2026 OHSAA Softball State Championships (Ohio) - Division III" tournament.

05/17/2026

As our tradition.....last home game for our seniors.....Senior Final Run.
They invite people to the game who had an impact on their softball journey and more throughout the years.
Those people line the base paths and applaud that softball journey.

Let's just say the run is filled with many hugs along the way, lots of tears, and true love for the game and the people who helped inspire it.

There is something about the diamond and this game that truly is magical.

NOTE: We do not own the rights to the song being played. We do own the tears of the memories it inspires.

BLEED BLUE 💙🥎

05/17/2026

After our final home game of the season.....our players just hanging out and enjoying their teammates. They didn't want to leave -- taking in the suset together on the diamond.

We have a decent record and proud of what we have done, but forget the record -- MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Bleed Blue 💙🥎

05/16/2026

Great write up on our tournament win. 💙🥎

Correction on it.... Camille Horvath was playing shortstop that last inning and made the diving catch.

MADISON — After defeating Kent Roosevelt 5-4 at Madison High School to capture a Division III, Northeast 6 softball sectional title Thursday, Ally Negin said her team proved a lot

05/15/2026

Our varsity game tonight vs. West Geauga will be beginning at 5:45 pm.

HOWEVER, we invite you to come at 5 pm this evening as we honor five Madison Teachers before the game. Each of our seniors were asked to select one teacher they had in Madison that made the biggest impact on them in their educational journey.

The five teachers are....

Cindy Chaunce from South Elementary School

Melissa Colarik from Madison Middle School

and

Tim Pira, Mike Martin and Keith Brainard from Madison High School.

After the game, we ask you to join us as our seniors will run the bases for the final time on our home field.

Come join us for this special evening.

Bleed Blue 💙🥎

05/15/2026

WOW.....Where do I even start?

This team -- a true team that cheers and supports each other.

This team -- this young team -- won its tournament game tonight and are Sectional Champions.

There were so many Blue-Dazzling performances tonight as the ladies defeated a good Kent Roosevelt team 5-4 at home in front of a big crowd.

For starters, our starting pitcher Camille Horvath pitched super the first three innings, then also contributed two hits and an amazing diving catch on the final play of the game to prevent Kent from tying it.

Sophomore Hannah Welch drove in the go ahead runs with a hit in the bottom of the 5th inning.

Sophomore Maddy Jo Moore made several fantastic catches in the outfield and drove in two runs with a single in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

Senior catcher Ally Negin laced a pair of doubles, walked and threw out her 9th runner stealing this season.

Senior Natalie Best walked twice and scored a run along with playing amazing at first base.

Freshman Lauren Martin had a hit, walk, and a run scored.

Junior Halle Fields walked and had a run batted in.

Sophomore Payton Toward walked and made several good plays at 2nd Base.

Sophomore Caydence Deaton made a nice play in left field.

And, finally, freshman pitcher Paige Higgins gave up one run over the final 4 innings to earn the win.

The team will host West Geauga tomorrow -- one of the top teams in the area.

It will be a special game as we will honor 5 Madison teachers before the game and then afterwards, our seniors will be doing their final run around the bases at the end -- it is truly a special moment you won't want to miss.

So proud of this team!!!

BLEED BLUE 💙 🥎