JUNCTION CITY, Ark.—Foreman’s Kayleigh Cody pitched a 3-hitter and struck out 11, and also pounded out two hits to knock in a run in the Lady Gators’ 4-1 victory over Parkers Chapel in the AA South regional softball championship game Tuesday.

The win sends the two-time defending state champs to the Class 2A state tournament for the fourth straight year. The Gators are seeking to become the first Class 2A team to win three straight softball titles. Only two other sofball teams have won three consecutive crowns—Benton Harmony Grove (Class 3A) in 2002-2004, and Prairie Grove (Class 4A...