Regional semifinals for Big Bend softball resume after rain delays, featuring four local teams vying for state semifinal spots. Madison County is one win away from the state semifinals.
Key points
Regional semifinals for Big Bend softball resume after rain delays
Four teams are competing for regional titles and state semifinal spots
Madison County is one win away from the state semifinals
NFC and St. John Paul II face each other in an all-local matchup
Wakulla and Chiles continue their postseason run with home-field advantage
Madison CountyNorth Florida ChristianSt. John Paul IIChiles
Big Bend softball: Regional semifinals resume after rain delay
After weather delays across the Big Bend pushed postseason play back a day, four area softball teams return to action Wednesday with regional titles — and state semifinal berths — on the line.
Madison County sits one win away from the state semifinals, while NFC and St. John Paul II meet in an all-local matchup in Class 1A. Wakulla and Chiles continues to its postseason run with home-field advantage as the War Eagles face Yulee and the Timberwolves take on Middleburg.
Wakulla softball defeated Wolfson, 8-0, in Class 3A regionals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Q&A
Which teams are competing in the Big Bend softball regional semifinals?
The teams competing are Madison County, North Florida Christian, St. John Paul II, and Chiles.
What caused the delay in the Big Bend softball regional semifinals?
The semifinals were delayed due to weather conditions that pushed postseason play back a day.
What is at stake in the Big Bend softball regional semifinals?
The regional titles and berths in the state semifinals are at stake for the competing teams.
When will the Big Bend softball regional semifinals take place?
The regional semifinals resumed on Wednesday after the postponements from Tuesday.
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Class Rural No. 2 Branford at No. 1 Madison County 7 p.m.Winner advances to face No. 1 Trenton in the state semifinals.
Class 1ANo. 3 St. John Paul II at No. 2 North Florida Christian, 4 p.m.Winner advances to Friday’s regional final to face the winner of No. 1 University Christian vs. No. 4 Christ’s Church Academy.
Class 3ANo. 5 Yulee at No. 1 Wakulla, 7 p.m.Winner advances to Friday’s regional final to face the winner of No. 2 Paxson School for Advanced Studies vs. West Florida.
Class 5ANo. 6 Middleburg at No. 2 Chiles, 7 p.m.Winner advances to Friday’s regional final to face the winner of No. 1 Niceville vs. No. 4 Gulf Breeze.
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian outfielder Gigi Licwinko (12) throws the ball to the infield. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian infielder Kelsey Marschka (18) slides into third base. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian infielder Brynlee Pafford (9) watches the ball as the pitch comes in. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) winds up to pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) winds up to pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) winds up to pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian infielder Reese Sparkman (1) swings at a pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian catcher Allison Townley (3) swings at a pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian outfielder Gigi Licwinko (12) tags second base. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Teammates wait for pitcher Skylar Young (2) to run to home plate after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
North Florida Christian outfielder Harli Ray (4) swings at a pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian outfielder Gigi Licwinko (12) throws the ball to the infield. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian infielder Kelsey Marschka (18) slides into third base. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian infielder Brynlee Pafford (9) watches the ball as the pitch comes in. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) winds up to pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) winds up to pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) winds up to pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian infielder Reese Sparkman (1) swings at a pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian catcher Allison Townley (3) swings at a pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian outfielder Gigi Licwinko (12) tags second base. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
Teammates wait for pitcher Skylar Young (2) to run to home plate after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian pitcher Skylar Young (2) runs home after hitting a grand slam. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
North Florida Christian outfielder Harli Ray (4) swings at a pitch. The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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North Florida Christian vs Harvest Community, softball regionals
The North Florida Christian Eagles shutout the Harvest Community Warriors 15-0 in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics and Big Bend Preps for the Tallahassee Democrat. If you like to pitch a story on a high school athlete, don't hesitate to get in touch with him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
