Homegrown: Softball Hits the Road for Buckeyes in Your Hometown Tour
8/20/2026 2:12:00 PM | Softball
COLUMBUS, Ohio - From Aug. 4-6, Ohio State Softball embarked on a state-wide tour, hosting camps at high schools in both Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Ohio State head coach Kirin Kumar was joined by both players and assistants for stops in Cortland, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; Haviland, Ohio; Pomeroy, Ohio; and Erie, Pa.
Having the Buckeyes travel to different communities across Ohio and Pennsylvania and bringing this experience directly to young softball players is something that can have a lasting impact. It gives athletes the opportunity to learn from Ohio State while also showing them that big opportunities can come right to their own hometown.Kirin Kumar, Ohio State head coach
The squad hosted a total of six camps over the course of three days for high school softball players in those respective areas. Crediting the success of the camps, Kumar looks to continue the tour in 2027.
We were thrilled with the response and the energy surrounding the event, and we’re proud to have been part of something that was such a big success.We plan to see Buckeyes in Your Hometown return again next summer because this is an experience we would love to be a part of in the future.Kirin Kumar, Ohio State head coach
Seven Buckeyes on the active roster hail from Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Buckeyes in Your Hometown Tour looks to further Ohio State’s tradition of fostering its future talent close to home and providing opportunities across Ohio.
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