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This week features state playoff events for high school teams in the Pensacola area, with various sports in postseason mode. A comprehensive schedule is available for district softball and other tournaments.
See this week's state playoff schedule for Pensacola area HS teams
There’s a lot of high school sports going on this time of year to put it lightly. Every sport is in postseason mode, with softball in district tournament play and every other sport in either regional or state tournaments.
To try to keep track of everything, the PNJ created a guide for state playoff events this week. You can check out a schedule for district softball here.
Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) celebrates scoring the 3-2 game winning run against the Silverhawks in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
The Patriots celebrate their 3-2 victory over the Silverhawks in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) hits a leadoff double in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) celebrates hitting a leadoff double in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
Patriots Dax Brooks (24) belts a hit to move the runner to third base in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) takes third base on a hit by Dax Brooks (24) with 1 out in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
Silverhawks Noah Crews (17) pitches in relief in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
Patriots Braiden Cheshire (1) drives in the winning run to defeat the Silverhawks 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
Second baseman Connor McBratney (12) plays a shot by Patriots Braiden Cheshire (1) and gets set to throw to the plate in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026. Patriots ___ (10) beats the tag at the plate to defeat the Silverhawks 3-2.
Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) safely slides across the plate ahead of the tag by Silverhawks catcher Isaiah Nieves (20) for the 3-2 game winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) celebrates scoring the 3-2 game winning run against the Silverhawks in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) celebrates scoring the 3-2 game winning run against the Silverhawks in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) celebrates scoring the 3-2 game winning run against the Silverhawks in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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The Patriots celebrate their 3-2 victory over the Silverhawks in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) hits a leadoff double in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) celebrates hitting a leadoff double in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Patriots Dax Brooks (24) belts a hit to move the runner to third base in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) takes third base on a hit by Dax Brooks (24) with 1 out in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Silverhawks Noah Crews (17) pitches in relief in the bottom of the 7th inning against the Silverhawks during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Patriots Braiden Cheshire (1) drives in the winning run to defeat the Silverhawks 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Second baseman Connor McBratney (12) plays a shot by Patriots Braiden Cheshire (1) and gets set to throw to the plate in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026. Patriots ___ (10) beats the tag at the plate to defeat the Silverhawks 3-2.
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Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) safely slides across the plate ahead of the tag by Silverhawks catcher Isaiah Nieves (20) for the 3-2 game winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Patriots Bryce Hatton (10) celebrates scoring the 3-2 game winning run against the Silverhawks in the bottom of the 7th inning during the Lake Howell vs Pace 6A Regional Quarterfinals baseball game at Pace High School on April 24, 2026.
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Some sports have already started the path to a state championship, while others had their brackets released this weekend. Below is a breakdown along with dates, for where Pensacola teams stand in each sport.
Check back throughout the week for roundups on area postseason sports action.
(All regional semifinals will be a best 2-out-of-3 series, with game 1 on Friday, game 2 and an if necessary Game 3 on Saturday)
Analysis: Pace (24-4) continued its walkoff magic against Lake Howell in the regional quarterfinals, with Bryce Hatton dashing home on a groundball to second base in the bottom of the seventh for a 3-2 win. Now, they face a Tocoi Creek (15-13) squad that kept Tate’s bats mostly silent. Look for South Florida commit Kaleb Stockwell to try to do the same to the Patriots in game one.
The winner will either see defending regional champion Buchholz (20-7) or an upstart Oakleaf (13-14) squad that mercy ruled Bartram Trail in the regional quarterfinals.
Analysis: Escambia (16-12) gets a rematch with Clay (15-13) after a stellar performance by Clayton Sanders on the mound at Bishop Kenny in the regional quarterfinals.
Clay threw a combined no-hitter in a 4-0 win over Wakulla in the regional quarterfinals, with Florida commit Ryan McMahan walking three and striking out 10 in six innings pitched. The Blue Devils swept Escambia 2-1, 6-2 in this same round a year ago.
Choctaw (23-5) swept St. Augustine (15-13) in the regional quarterfinals last year and is looking to advance to the regional finals for the first time since 1999.
Analysis: West Florida (18-8) gets another shot at South Walton (24-4) after the Seahawks beat the Jaguars 3-1 in the District 1-3A final on April 16.
South Walton is perfectly set up for a best two-out-of-three series with three Power 4 commits in Coleman Borthwick (Auburn), Griffin Loy (Virginia) and Denton Lord (Mississippi State).
West Florida sophomore Harrison Vernier will take the mound Friday night for Game 1 coming off a 61-pitch shutout against Baldwin in the regional quarterfinals.
Fernandina Beach (22-4) will match up with a Suwanee (17-11) team that cruised past a West Nassau team that had several seniors miss the regional quarterfinals due to prom.
Analysis: Rural teams around the state start their march to Fort Myers after a two week layoff.
Rural District 1 champion Northview (18-8) matches up with a Chipley squad it beat 17-3 on Feb. 24. Jay (14-7) has to travel despite being the higher seed after Holmes County (12-14) won the Rural District 2 title. The Blue Devils ended the Royals season in the regional a year ago on their way to a state championship.
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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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.
All district champions marked with an asterisk (*)
Analysis: Gulf Breeze will have to be road warriors if it wants to win a third straight state championship. The Dolphins lost at Bishop Kenny on March 9 and split with Chiles during the regular season. Gulf Breeze will play in the regional semifinals on Thursday if it advances.
Pace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) evades the Washington High defender during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
Washington and Pace flag football players collide near midfield during a Wildcat passing attempt during the open quarter of a flag football matchup on April 14, 2026.
Pace High’s Berkley Lutz (No. 3) catchs the football on the Washington High goal line to during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
Pace receiver Caitlin Ferguson (No. 5) lines up at the line of scrimmage during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
Pace High’s Emma Sutton (No. 14) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
Washington and Pace flag football players collide near midfield during a Wildcat passing attempt during the open quarter of a flag football matchup on April 14, 2026.
Washington and Pace flag football players collide near midfield during a Wildcat passing attempt during the open quarter of a flag football matchup on April 14, 2026.
Washington and Pace flag football players collide near midfield during a Wildcat passing attempt during the open quarter of a flag football matchup on April 14, 2026.
Pace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
Pace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
Pace High’s Emma Sutton (No. 14) squares off against the Washington defense to pick up extra yards in flag football action on April 14, 2026.
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Pace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) evades the Washington High defender during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
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Pace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) evades the Washington High defender during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
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Washington and Pace flag football players collide near midfield during a Wildcat passing attempt during the open quarter of a flag football matchup on April 14, 2026.
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Pace High’s Berkley Lutz (No. 3) catchs the football on the Washington High goal line to during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
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Pace receiver Caitlin Ferguson (No. 5) lines up at the line of scrimmage during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
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Pace High’s Emma Sutton (No. 14) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
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Washington and Pace flag football players collide near midfield during a Wildcat passing attempt during the open quarter of a flag football matchup on April 14, 2026.
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Washington and Pace flag football players collide near midfield during a Wildcat passing attempt during the open quarter of a flag football matchup on April 14, 2026.
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Washington and Pace flag football players collide near midfield during a Wildcat passing attempt during the open quarter of a flag football matchup on April 14, 2026.
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Pace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
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Pace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.
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Pace High’s Emma Sutton (No. 14) squares off against the Washington defense to pick up extra yards in flag football action on April 14, 2026.
All district champions marked with an asterisk (*)
Analysis: Pace (11-6) is hoping the third time is the charm against Niceville (15-2). The Eagles beat the Patriots 39-20 on March 26 and 20-0 in the District 1-2A championship on April 23.
The top five seeds in the region are all ranked in the FHSAA 3A top 10. That includes undefeated Ponte Vedra (17-0) and defending state runner-up Chiles (14-2).
Analysis: Booker T. Washington (10-2) dropped from the No. 3 seed to the No. 5 seed after losing to Fort Walton Beach in the District 1-2A semifinals and now has to make the long trip to St. Augustine as a result. Neither the Wildcats nor the Yellow Jackets (12-5) have won a state playoff game.
Choctaw (14-3) and Paxon (14-2) are the only teams in the region ranked inside the top 20 in 2A. The Indians were 2A state runner-up last year.
Gulf Breeze's Alex Sassi and Navarre's Zane Gaines battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Bryce Laing goes for the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Players battle for the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Alex Werrell and Navarre's Peyton Johns battle for the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Wesley Morrill and Navarre's Tyler Pich battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Navarre's Rylan Mapel and Gulf Breeze's Bryce Laing battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Navarre's Alexander Hepler moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Wesley Morrill passes the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze and Navarre players go after the ball 'during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Navarre's Peyton Johns moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Ethan Rudick moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Alex Werrell and Navarre's Peyton Johns battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Navarre's Peyton Johns moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Navarre's Braeden Fundling moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Wesley Morrill moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Alex Sassi and Navarre's Peyton Johns battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Players battle for the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Alex Werrell looks to pass the ball as Navarre's Zane Gaines looks to block him during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Gulf Breeze's Wesley Morrill moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Players battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Alex Sassi and Navarre's Zane Gaines battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Alex Sassi and Navarre's Zane Gaines battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Bryce Laing goes for the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Players battle for the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Alex Werrell and Navarre's Peyton Johns battle for the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Wesley Morrill and Navarre's Tyler Pich battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Navarre's Rylan Mapel and Gulf Breeze's Bryce Laing battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Navarre's Alexander Hepler moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Wesley Morrill passes the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze and Navarre players go after the ball 'during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Navarre's Peyton Johns moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Ethan Rudick moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Alex Werrell and Navarre's Peyton Johns battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Navarre's Peyton Johns moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Navarre's Braeden Fundling moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Wesley Morrill moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Alex Sassi and Navarre's Peyton Johns battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Players battle for the ball during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Alex Werrell looks to pass the ball as Navarre's Zane Gaines looks to block him during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Gulf Breeze's Wesley Morrill moves the ball down field during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
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Players battle for position during the Boys Lacrosse District 1-2A semifinal at Navarre High School Saturday, April,11, 2026.
Analysis: Wesley Morrill’s overtime goal against Nease sent the Dolphins to a third straight regional semifinals and avenged a regional semifinal loss to the Golden Bears a year ago. Gulf Breeze (11-7) will look to avenge another recent loss, as Fletcher (11-6) beat the Dolphins 8-5 on Feb. 14.
Gulf Breeze has lost five straight regional semifinals, while the Senators have never been to a regional final.
Ponte Vedra (17-2) will likely await in the regional final on May 1. The Sharks stomped Niceville 21-3 in the regional quarterfinals to take the first step to back-to-back Final Four appearances.
Analysis: Pensacola Catholic’s boys team was the only area team to qualify and they’ll compete in the 1A state championship April 29-May 1 at Red Bug Lake Park.
The FHSAA has only listed full qualifiers for 4A and 2A on its website, and Pensacola’s Cash Schweigert will compete in the 2A singles tournament.
Analysis: Arguably the state’s toughest region will flock to Pine Forest's impressive facility to try to qualify for the FHSAA state championship. The top two finishers in each event will automatically qualify state, which will be held May 6-9 at the University of North Florida.
Pensacola Christian swept the District 1-1A championships, while the Tate girls, who are now coached by area legend Paul Bryan, and the Navarre boys won the District 1-3A championship.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
All high school sports in the Pensacola area are currently in postseason mode, including softball in district tournaments.
The PNJ has created a guide that includes the state playoff schedule for high school teams in the Pensacola area.
A specific schedule for district softball tournaments in the Pensacola area can be found through the provided link in the article.
The article provides a guide for state playoff events, detailing the teams competing in various sports this week.

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