Raven Softball Advances to Playoffs for First Time in Eight Years

Coffeyville, Kan. - The Coffeyville Community College softball team is headed to Overland Park for the Region 6 playoffs, the first time the program has made an appearance since 2018.

The Red Ravens entered the final week of the regular season needing three wins to lock up a spot in the Top 8, and were able to split series with Highland, Allen County, and KCK to leap frog Fort Scott for the No. 8 seed in the region. Head Coach Ashton Friend says the team has come a long way in the 2026 season.

Coffeyville found some momentum in the season's final month, finishing with a 6-6 mark in their last 12 games, including wins over Independence and Fort Scott. Assistant Coach Tyler Fuller says the team is playing their best ball at the right time.

The Red Ravens open with the Johnson County Cavaliers in a double-elimination tournament, with play opening Wednesday. Friend says at this point of the season, nobody is untouchable.

CCC is one of the youngest teams in the Jayhawk conference, with only three departing sophomores on the roster. Fuller says this week will be a valuable opportunity for both this team and future Raven teams.

Coffeyville and Johnson County kick off the Region 6 playoffs when they battle Wednesday, May 6th, at 11 a.m. in Overland Park.