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4 Pensacola area softball teams win district titles
TL;DR
Four softball teams from the Pensacola area have secured district titles. The local athletes are advancing towards state and district championships.
Key points
- Four Pensacola area softball teams won district titles
- Local athletes competed on Wednesday and Thursday
- Teams are advancing to state and district championships
4 Pensacola area softball teams win district titles
Pensacola area athletes have been busy Wednesday and Thursday trying to take steps to state and district championships. Below is a recap of local postseason action over the past two days.
Thursday
Beach volleyball
Region 1-2A semifinals
No. 2 Bishop Kenny 3, No. 3 Gulf Breeze 2
Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Dolphins Gracelyn Weihenmayer (16) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Weihenmayer is a Pensacola Catholic High School student who plays for the Gulf Breeze Dolphins because the Crusaders donāt have a team.
Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Dolphins Gracelyn Weihenmayer (16) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Weihenmayer is a Pensacola Catholic High School student who plays for the Gulf Breeze Dolphins because the Crusaders donāt have a team.
Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Dolphins Gracelyn Weihenmayer (16) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Weihenmayer is a Pensacola Catholic High School student who plays for the Gulf Breeze Dolphins because the Crusaders donāt have a team.
Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Dolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Jays donāt have a team.
Dolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Dolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Bailey McDonald (20) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Bailey McDonald (20) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
Dolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Cambree Klein (15) dives for the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Patriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
Dolphins (10) stands by with extra balls during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Dolphins Gracelyn Weihenmayer (16) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Weihenmayer is a Pensacola Catholic High School student who plays for the Gulf Breeze Dolphins because the Crusaders donāt have a team.
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Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Dolphins Gracelyn Weihenmayer (16) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Weihenmayer is a Pensacola Catholic High School student who plays for the Gulf Breeze Dolphins because the Crusaders donāt have a team.
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Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Dolphins Gracelyn Weihenmayer (16) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Weihenmayer is a Pensacola Catholic High School student who plays for the Gulf Breeze Dolphins because the Crusaders donāt have a team.
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Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Dolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Jays donāt have a team.
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Dolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Darby Godwin (6) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Godwin is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Dolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Bailey McDonald (20) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Bailey McDonald (20) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Aubreigh Nelson (21) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026. Nelson is a Jay High School student who plays for the Pace Patriots because the Royals donāt have a team.
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Dolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Cambree Klein (15) dives for the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Patriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
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Dolphins (10) stands by with extra balls during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.
The Dolphins (16-6) quest for a third straight state championship ends in the regional semifinals.
Bishop Kenny (20-2) previously beat Gulf Breeze by an identical score on March 9. The Knights will play No. 1 Chiles at the Northside Community Center in Tallahassee for the Region 1-2A final on May 5.
Softball
District 1-6A championship
No. 1 Pace 4, No. 2 Navarre 3
Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) blasts a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
Adi Mobley (42) can only watch as a shot by Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) sails over the fence for a 2-RBI home run and a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
Patriots Laila Loomis (22) heads to the plate on a 2-RBI home run by Kamryn Pierce (15) to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) gets a high five as she heads to the plate on a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) heads to the plate on a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
The Patriots greet Kamryn Pierce (15) at the plate on her 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
The Patriots celebrate their sixth district championship following their victory in the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
More photos are coming soon.
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Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) blasts a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) blasts a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Adi Mobley (42) can only watch as a shot by Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) sails over the fence for a 2-RBI home run and a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Patriots Laila Loomis (22) heads to the plate on a 2-RBI home run by Kamryn Pierce (15) to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) gets a high five as she heads to the plate on a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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Patriots Kamryn Pierce (15) heads to the plate on a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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The Patriots greet Kamryn Pierce (15) at the plate on her 2-RBI home run to take a 4-3 lead over the Raiders during the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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The Patriots celebrate their sixth district championship following their victory in the Navarre vs Pace 1-6A District Championship softball game at Pace High School on April 30, 2026.
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More photos are coming soon.
Pace junior ace Hannah DeMarcus loves games like this.
Maybe not the errors and one baserunning miscue that allowed Navarre to take a 3-1 lead heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, but she loves the rally afterwards to take the life out of the other team.
Pace scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, then held the Raiders scoreless over the last two frames to win a sixth straight district title.
"I like the games where we give them a little bit of hope and they kind of come after us a little bit," DeMarcus said. "And then we just bite right back and they kind of got discouraged in the last inning."
Before the Patriots pulled ahead for good, the breaks were going Navarre's way. Sure Kennedy Franz's home run in the bottom of the second inning put Pace on top, but the Raiders answered with two runs in the top of the fourth and another in the top of the fifth, all unearned.
The Raiders continued to be the area team that best competes against DeMarcus, and got solid defense highlighted by right field Kaleigh Atchley's running catch that turned into a double play to end the bottom of the fourth inning.
Meanwhile Pace's defense has been a puzzling weakness all year, assistant coach Danny Worrell said after the game, and he took responsibility for the base running mistake that led to the double play to end the fourth. But he liked that despite the bumps in the road, the Patriots had an answer.
Colbie Jones started the bottom of the fifth inning rally with a one-out triple, then scored when Laura Loomis reached on an error to cut the lead to 3-2. Pierce followed with a two-run home run to centerfield to put Pace in front.
"They slapped us and we knocked them out," Worrell said.
Both Pace (22-4) and Navarre (13-10) will likely host in the Region 1-6A quarterfinals on May 7. The Patriots road to a sixth straight Final Four will once again be all at home, starting against Nease.
But Pace will be looking for more, especially after winning the 6A state championship in 2024 and finishing runner-up to Doral Academy last year.
This season hasn't exactly been as smooth as those two, with the Patriots losing their most regular season games since 2022. They're also a team with clear flaws, sometimes struggling on defense and being a little too home run happy on offense.
But they'll still have the target on their back and know it will take everyone, which was reinforced in taking home another district title.
Jones, who went into the lineup near the end of the regular season after Kylie Reed went down with an injury, started the fifth inning rally. Worrell had to serve as head coach in place of his daughter, Lexi Alexander, who was sick.
Pace knows it's at its best when the lineup one through nine is supporting DeMarcus rather than waiting for one player to get the big hit. If the Patriots are united and pushing their energy in a positive direction, good things happen. That's the goal the next two weeks as they chase another trip to Longwood.
"This team is different," Pierce said. "I feel like we're all a family. Everybody says that but especially this year we all hang out all the time outside (the sport) and I feel like as long as we stay prepared and know what we're looking for and come together, I think we'll make a pretty good run."
District 1-5A championship
No. 1 Niceville 4, No. 2 Gulf Breeze 0
Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
A Panthers runner (no number on front of jersey) safely takes third base ahead of the throw to Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out to end the top of the 1st inning against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins first baseman Summer Smith (2) receives the throw to get Panthers Destiny Dennis (8) out after a dropped third strike during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers first baseman Adrienne Yoder (15) canāt make the catch as she dives into the wall for a pop up in foul territory during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers third baseman Ashlyn Sutton (7) watches as a Dolphins bunt rolls foul during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Faith Cain (4) safely take first after a dropped third strike as the throw sails over Dolphins first baseman Summer Smith (2) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins left fielder Aubrey Sparkowski (31) settles under a fly ball for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
A shot up the middle by Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) gets past the Panthers for a single during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins shortstop Sally Alberson (3) throws to first for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers pitcher Chloe Norman (18) tosses to first baseman Adrienne Yoder (15) to get out Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers center fielder Faith Cain (4) moves under a fly ball for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
A grounder by Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) gets past Dolphins second baseman Jaelynn Re (18), but right fielder Ryleigh Watts (34) plays it and fires to first for an out during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) is called out on a close play at first base on a hard grounder to right field during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) receives the throw to first base for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers pitcher Chloe Norman (18) dives to catch a short pop up for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers catcher Savannah Gardner (11) settles under a high pop up behind the plate for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Summer Smith (2) receives the throw to get Panthers Madison Vanderburg (1) out at first on a close play during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Summer Smith (2) advances the runner to third on a single to right field against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) heads to second and then third as a shot by Summer Smith (2) gets past Panthers second baseman Emma Messer (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) safely takes third based on a single by Summer Smith (2) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Summer Smith (2) heads to second as Panthers second baseman Emma Messer (9) plays a grounder by Reese Blankenship (7) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
A runner scores for a 1-0 lead as Dolphins Reese Blankenship (7) safely takes first base ahead of the throw to Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) celebrates after crossing the plate to take a 1-0 lead over the Panthers in the bottom of the 6th inning during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins third baseman Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) gets set to throw to first base during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Savannah Gardner (11) lays down a bunt that goes foul against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins Ryleigh Watts (34) fields a shot to shallow right field and fires to second base to get the Panthers lead runner out during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Dolphins shortstop Sally Alberson (3) fields the throw from right fielder Ryleigh Watts (34) to get out Panthers lead runner Sylvia McKie (10) at second base during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
Panthers Chloe Norman (18) safely dives into third base ahead of the throw to Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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A Panthers runner (no number on front of jersey) safely takes third base ahead of the throw to Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out to end the top of the 1st inning against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins first baseman Summer Smith (2) receives the throw to get Panthers Destiny Dennis (8) out after a dropped third strike during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers first baseman Adrienne Yoder (15) canāt make the catch as she dives into the wall for a pop up in foul territory during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers third baseman Ashlyn Sutton (7) watches as a Dolphins bunt rolls foul during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Faith Cain (4) safely take first after a dropped third strike as the throw sails over Dolphins first baseman Summer Smith (2) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins left fielder Aubrey Sparkowski (31) settles under a fly ball for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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A shot up the middle by Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) gets past the Panthers for a single during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins shortstop Sally Alberson (3) throws to first for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers pitcher Chloe Norman (18) tosses to first baseman Adrienne Yoder (15) to get out Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers center fielder Faith Cain (4) moves under a fly ball for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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A grounder by Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) gets past Dolphins second baseman Jaelynn Re (18), but right fielder Ryleigh Watts (34) plays it and fires to first for an out during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) is called out on a close play at first base on a hard grounder to right field during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) receives the throw to first base for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers pitcher Chloe Norman (18) dives to catch a short pop up for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers catcher Savannah Gardner (11) settles under a high pop up behind the plate for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Summer Smith (2) receives the throw to get Panthers Madison Vanderburg (1) out at first on a close play during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Summer Smith (2) advances the runner to third on a single to right field against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) heads to second and then third as a shot by Summer Smith (2) gets past Panthers second baseman Emma Messer (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) safely takes third based on a single by Summer Smith (2) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Summer Smith (2) heads to second as Panthers second baseman Emma Messer (9) plays a grounder by Reese Blankenship (7) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
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A runner scores for a 1-0 lead as Dolphins Reese Blankenship (7) safely takes first base ahead of the throw to Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) celebrates after crossing the plate to take a 1-0 lead over the Panthers in the bottom of the 6th inning during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins third baseman Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) gets set to throw to first base during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Savannah Gardner (11) lays down a bunt that goes foul against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins Ryleigh Watts (34) fields a shot to shallow right field and fires to second base to get the Panthers lead runner out during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Dolphins shortstop Sally Alberson (3) fields the throw from right fielder Ryleigh Watts (34) to get out Panthers lead runner Sylvia McKie (10) at second base during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
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Panthers Chloe Norman (18) safely dives into third base ahead of the throw to Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.
The Eagles (20-7) needed just one hit to win a district title. Briana Noles hit a two-out grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning, while South Alabama commit Chloe Bailey pitched a perfect game in the circle, striking out 11.
Jessica Jagar kept the Dolphins (15-11) in the game as long as she could, allowing five hits and six walks while striking out 16 in six innings pitched.
Gulf Breeze will learn its playoff seed in the FHSAA selection show, which will be streamed on YouTube tomorrow at 1 p.m. The Dolphins entered the district tournament the No. 4 seed in Region 1-5A and if it keeps that seed will host in the regional quarterfinals on May 7 unless matched up with a district champion.
District 1-4A championship
No. 1 Escambia 10, No. 3 Booker T. Washington 5
Ayvana Rodrigues went 3-for-3 with a double, home run and three RBIs and struck out 12 in a complete game in the circle to lead the Gators (9-15) to back-to-back district titles.
Lacey Weinrich recorded a hit and an RBI, while Mariyah Everheart went 2-for-4 and Callie Menard drove in two runs. Kendall Libby went 2-for-3 with two RBIs to lead Booker T. Washington (2-21).
Escambia qualifies for the state playoffs and will learn its Region 1-4A quarterfinal opponent during the FHSAA selection show tomorrow at 1 p.m. The Gators will host in the regional quarterfinals unless they match up with a higher seeded district champion.
District 1-3A championship
No. 2 West Florida 8, No. 1 South Walton 5
The Jaguars (9-15) scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to break a 4-4 stalemate and win a second straight district title. West Florida also beat South Walton (15-7) to win the district title in 2025.
West Florida now has a chance to host a Region 1-3A quarterfinal on May 7 as long as it doesn't match up with a higher seeded district champion.
Rural District 1 championship
No. 1 Northview 7, No. 2 Jay 0
Chiefs junior Mikayla McAnally pitched a one-hitter to lead Northview to back-to-back district championships.
The Chiefs (18-5) scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning and three in the bottom of the second inning and McAnally held the Royals (11-12) in check all night, walking just two while striking out 11.
Daviona Randolph recorded two hits and an RBI, Riley Brooks added a hit and an RBI and Addysen Bolen went 2-for-3. Emery Vaughn recorded Jay's only hit.
Both teams will qualify for the Rural Region 1 playoffs with the bracket set to be announced tomorrow during the FHSAA Selection Show at 1 p.m. Northview will be the top seed in the region, while Jay will likely have to go on the road after entering the district tournament as the No. 3 seed in the region. The Rural regional semifinals are set for May 7.
Boys volleyball
Region 1-2A quarterfinals
No. 1 Gulf Breeze 3, No. 8 St. Augustine 0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-18)
Gulf Breeze's Noah Simpson (No. 15) goes for the kill shot during the North Bay Haven District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
Gulf Breeze's Ethan Bian (No. 6) goes for the kill shot against North Bay Haven during the District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
Gulf Breeze's Jax Callen (No. 13) sets his teammates during the North Bay Haven District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
The Gulf Breeze boys' volleyball team celebrates its victory over North Bay Haven to win the District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
Gulf Breeze's Jax Callen(No. 13) digs a North Bay Haven serve during the District 1-2A Boys Volleyball championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
Gulf Breeze's Issac Adkinson (No. 3) goes for the kill shot against North Bay Haven during the District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
Gulf Breeze's Abraham Jordan (No. 5) digs a North Bay Haven serve during the District 1-2A Boys Volleyball championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
North Bay Haven's Dylan Phan (No. 7) dings a Gulf Breeze serve during the during the District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
The Gulf Breeze boys' volleyball team celebrates its victory over North Bay Haven to win the District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
Gulf Breeze's Noah Simpson (No. 15) goes for the kill shot during the North Bay Haven District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
Gulf Breeze's Spencer Smith (No. 8) sets his teammates during the North Bay Haven District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
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Gulf Breeze's Noah Simpson (No. 15) goes for the kill shot during the North Bay Haven District 1-2A Boys Volleyball Championship match at the Tank on April 23, 2026. Gulf Breeze defeated North Bay Haven in three straight 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.
Q&A
Which Pensacola area softball teams won district titles?
Four softball teams from the Pensacola area won district titles, although specific team names are not mentioned in the excerpt.
What dates did the Pensacola area softball teams compete for district titles?
The Pensacola area softball teams competed for district titles on Wednesday and Thursday.
What are the next steps for the Pensacola area softball teams after winning district titles?
The next steps for the Pensacola area softball teams involve advancing to state and district championships.
How did the Pensacola area softball teams perform in the postseason?
The Pensacola area softball teams have been actively competing in the postseason, achieving success by winning district titles.