Yulee defeated West Nassau 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A first round, thanks to Carmen Overstreet's sixth-inning home run. Yulee advances to the second round on May 12.
Key points
Yulee won 3-2 against West Nassau
Carmen Overstreet hit a sixth-inning home run
Yulee advances to the second round on May 12
West Nassau had the winning run in scoring position in the seventh inning
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(This story has been updated to add a photo or video.)
Carmen Overstreet's sixth-inning home run helped Yulee win a Nassau County rivalry for the second time in barely a week, overcoming host West Nassau 3-2 in the Florida High School Athletic Association Region 1-3A softball first round on May 6.
West Nassau (14-12) loaded the bases in the seventh inning with the winning run in scoring position before Paislie Turner notched a strikeout to lift Yulee (12-11) into the May 12 second round. Kyli Mathis and Kierstin Northern got two hits each for the Hornets.
Yulee's Brooklyn Sawyer hits the ball in the seventh inning against West Nassau.
Yulee's Brooklyn Sawyer hits the ball in the seventh inning against West Nassau.
They'll next meet top-seeded Wakulla (23-4), which had too much power for Wolfson (12-9) in an 8-0 shutout. Cylie Long, Makenzie Marlow and Parker Stubbs all went deep for the War Eagles, who have 33 home runs as a team.
Paxon's power surge continued with home runs from Maleah Rouse and Amaya Hislop, winning 8-2 against Suwannee (9-15). Kassidy Edwards struck out 12 for the Golden Eagles (16-7) and added two doubles at the plate.
Yulee players celebrate after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Q&A
What was the final score of the Yulee vs. West Nassau softball game?
Yulee won the game against West Nassau with a final score of 3-2.
Who hit the game-winning home run for Yulee in the playoff match?
Carmen Overstreet hit the sixth-inning home run that helped Yulee secure the win.
When is Yulee's next softball playoff game?
Yulee's next playoff game is scheduled for May 12.
How did West Nassau perform in the game against Yulee?
West Nassau loaded the bases in the seventh inning but ultimately lost the game.
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Yulee Hornets pitcher Paislie Turner (99) celebrates with catcher Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Maleah Kinard (21) walks away dejected after striking out in the final play of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) cries in her jersey after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) is consoled buy her travel coach Keith Sawyer after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) slides safe into home for a run in the top of the fourth as West Nassau Warriors catcher Vida Kersey (10) can’t hold onto the ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Jade Fisher (5) celebrates after teammate Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) scored in the top of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) is congratulated by teammates Yulee Hornets Harper Crews (11) and Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) after Sawyer scored a run in the top of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) celebrates after tagging West Nassau Warriors Maggie Johns (12) out at home in the bottom of the fourth after an attempted steal. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Brylei Page (11) and West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) collide in the top of the second inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Brylei Page (11) and West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) collide in the top of the second inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Brylei Page (11) and West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) collide in the top of the second inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Brylei Page (11) and West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) collide in the top of the second inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) makes the letter K before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Mike Kelly throws the first pitch of the game. Kelly will retire from Nassau County Public Schools this year and has been a coach over the years. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Mike Kelly gets a hug from West Nassau head softball coach Randalyn Rogers Bryant after he threw the first pitch of the game. Kelly will retire from Nassau County Public Schools this year and has been a coach over the years. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Madison Bechem (9) and her teammates take part in the National Anthem before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) forces out Yulee Hornets Harper Crews (11) in the top of the fifth at second base. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Kierstin Northern (7) steals second in the top of the fifth as West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) can’t hold onto the ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Jade Fisher (5) catches a fly ball for an out in the bottom of the fifth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Teagan Harter (17) beats the throw to second on a double as Yulee Hornets Kierstin Northern (7) gets the ball late in the bottom of the fifth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Carmen Overstreet (23) is greeted at home plate in the top of the sixth after hitting a home run. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Carmen Overstreet (23) is greeted at home plate in the top of the sixth after hitting a home run. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) hits the ball in the top of the seventh. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Kelsea Bass (18) makes the final out in the top of the seventh after Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) hit an infield fly ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) makes an out at first in the bottom of the seventh after West Nassau Warriors Teagan Harter (17) bunted the ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets pitcher Paislie Turner (99) celebrates with teammates after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
The West Nassau Warriors kneel on the field after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Teagan Harter (17) and West Nassau Warriors Laikyn Carter (1) pray before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau head softball coach Randalyn Rogers Bryant has a meeting at home plate before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
An umpire talks with West Nassau head softball coach Randalyn Rogers Bryant at home plate before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Kelsea Bass (18) pitches in the first inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Madison Bechem (9), right, yells from the dugout in the seventh inning while supporting her teammates at bat. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Paislie Turner (99) pitches in the first inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Kierstin Northern (7) tags West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) out at second in the bottom of the first on a steal attempt. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
West Nassau Warriors Maggie Johns (12) celebrates a double in the bottom of the second. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Kyli Mathis (10) hits the ball in the top of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Jade Fisher (5) hits a fly ball to left field in the top of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) slides safe into home for a run in the top of the fourth as West Nassau Warriors catcher Vida Kersey (10) can’t hold onto the ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) tags West Nassau Warriors Brooke Rountree (3) out at home in the bottom of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) tags West Nassau Warriors Brooke Rountree (3) out at home in the bottom of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) tags West Nassau Warriors Maggie Johns (12) out at home in the bottom of the fourth after an attempted steal. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee players celebrate after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee players celebrate after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee Hornets pitcher Paislie Turner (99) celebrates with catcher Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Maleah Kinard (21) walks away dejected after striking out in the final play of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) cries in her jersey after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) is consoled buy her travel coach Keith Sawyer after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) slides safe into home for a run in the top of the fourth as West Nassau Warriors catcher Vida Kersey (10) can’t hold onto the ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Jade Fisher (5) celebrates after teammate Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) scored in the top of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) is congratulated by teammates Yulee Hornets Harper Crews (11) and Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) after Sawyer scored a run in the top of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) celebrates after tagging West Nassau Warriors Maggie Johns (12) out at home in the bottom of the fourth after an attempted steal. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Brylei Page (11) and West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) collide in the top of the second inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Brylei Page (11) and West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) collide in the top of the second inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Brylei Page (11) and West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) collide in the top of the second inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Brylei Page (11) and West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) collide in the top of the second inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Cailee Pike (4) makes the letter K before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Mike Kelly throws the first pitch of the game. Kelly will retire from Nassau County Public Schools this year and has been a coach over the years. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Mike Kelly gets a hug from West Nassau head softball coach Randalyn Rogers Bryant after he threw the first pitch of the game. Kelly will retire from Nassau County Public Schools this year and has been a coach over the years. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Madison Bechem (9) and her teammates take part in the National Anthem before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) forces out Yulee Hornets Harper Crews (11) in the top of the fifth at second base. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Kierstin Northern (7) steals second in the top of the fifth as West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) can’t hold onto the ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Jade Fisher (5) catches a fly ball for an out in the bottom of the fifth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Teagan Harter (17) beats the throw to second on a double as Yulee Hornets Kierstin Northern (7) gets the ball late in the bottom of the fifth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Carmen Overstreet (23) is greeted at home plate in the top of the sixth after hitting a home run. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Carmen Overstreet (23) is greeted at home plate in the top of the sixth after hitting a home run. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) hits the ball in the top of the seventh. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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West Nassau Warriors Kelsea Bass (18) makes the final out in the top of the seventh after Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) hit an infield fly ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) makes an out at first in the bottom of the seventh after West Nassau Warriors Teagan Harter (17) bunted the ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee Hornets pitcher Paislie Turner (99) celebrates with teammates after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
The West Nassau Warriors kneel on the field after the Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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West Nassau Warriors Teagan Harter (17) and West Nassau Warriors Laikyn Carter (1) pray before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau head softball coach Randalyn Rogers Bryant has a meeting at home plate before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
An umpire talks with West Nassau head softball coach Randalyn Rogers Bryant at home plate before the start of the game. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Kelsea Bass (18) pitches in the first inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Madison Bechem (9), right, yells from the dugout in the seventh inning while supporting her teammates at bat. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Paislie Turner (99) pitches in the first inning. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Kierstin Northern (7) tags West Nassau Warriors Lauren Rosepiler (8) out at second in the bottom of the first on a steal attempt. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
West Nassau Warriors Maggie Johns (12) celebrates a double in the bottom of the second. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Kyli Mathis (10) hits the ball in the top of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Jade Fisher (5) hits a fly ball to left field in the top of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Brooklyn Sawyer (27) slides safe into home for a run in the top of the fourth as West Nassau Warriors catcher Vida Kersey (10) can’t hold onto the ball. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) tags West Nassau Warriors Brooke Rountree (3) out at home in the bottom of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) tags West Nassau Warriors Brooke Rountree (3) out at home in the bottom of the fourth. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee meets West Nassau as county softball rivals face off in playoffs
Yulee Hornets Samantha Joiner (6) tags West Nassau Warriors Maggie Johns (12) out at home in the bottom of the fourth after an attempted steal. The Yulee Hornets defeated the West Nassau Warriors, 3-2 in the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school softball first-round playoffs Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Nassau High School in Callahan, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
REGION 1-6A
Reigning Gatorade Player of the Year Hannah DeMarcus struck out 14 in a combined no-hitter as Pace (23-4) put the brakes on Nease's excellent stretch run, 9-0. Nease (11-13) stayed close until an eight-run Patriot fourth, including a three-run blast by Gracie Ueberroth.
REGION 1-5A
Chloe Bailey struck out 13 batters in a one-hitter for Niceville (21-7), beating Fleming Island 3-0 in a game moved up due to potential weather. Carnley Summerlin drove in two for the hosts. Victoria Vazquez got the lone hit for Fleming Island (14-9).
REGION 1-4A
Gracie Masterson and Gabriella Gray combined on a no-hitter as Baker County won 11-0 against Menendez (9-12) in five innings. Mallory Jackson and Baleigh Shields both went 3 for 3 and combined for five runs for the Wildcats (23-2).
They next get Fort Walton Beach (15-12), which used three Anna Beyhl doubles to win 3-1 over St. Augustine. The Yellow Jackets (10-10) rallied in the seventh inning and brought the tying run to scoring position before the hosts escaped.
No. 1 seed Columbia had no trouble in the opener, a 14-0 rout of Escambia (9-16) with a three-inning no-hitter from Kinley King. Alannah Lord tripled for the Tigers (25-3), who scored 11 runs in the first.
Columbia next plays Panama City Beach Arnold (17-10), which got a four-hitter from Ryleigh Pittman to win a 2-1 pitchers' duel over Clay (10-15) and starting pitcher Malia Collins. Hayley Sexton's two-run homer in the fourth made the difference.
REGION 2-3A
Eustis piled on with a 13-run third inning and went on to a run-rule 14-0 win over Palatka (14-13). Ella Fleming and Emmy Luke each doubled for Eustis (19-6).
REGION 1-2A
Riley Valent hurled a four-hitter to lead Episcopal over visiting Bishop Snyder, 6-1. Summer Stearns, Ashten Wolff, Claire Cinnamond and Emily Davidson combined for nine hits atop the order for the Eagles (19-5). Caitlyn Boshell homered for the Cardinals (17-10).
Episcopal renews a familiar postseason rivalry with Baldwin, which cruised 13-0 in five innings against Trinity Christian (14-8). Jazmine Ramos-Merced homered and doubled, while Lilly Hubbard threw a one-hitter and added three RBI for Baldwin (20-6).
A Maggie Stephens squeeze bunt in the seventh inning scored Molly Eyrick and gave Bolles the 4-3 win over Bozeman (24-5) in the Panhandle. Madden Lutze pitched a four-hitter and Aleda Cashwell slugged her eighth homer of the year for Bolles (17-8).
REGION 2-2A
Florida State commit Missy Odom hurled a four-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts as Montverde Academy ended Keystone Heights' year, 7-0. Colby Reish went 3 for 4 with three RBI for Montverde (19-5). Keystone finishes at 11-16.
REGION 1-1A
Ranked first in Class 1A, University Christian dominated its playoff opener, 16-0 over Rocky Bayou Christian (10-9). Elissa Murdock tripled twice for UC (17-4) and Evey Bryant and Ava Surles each knocked in three RBI.
Next for UC is Christ's Church, which avenged its district loss in a 12-2 victory at St. Johns Country Day (11-7). Jadah Stubbs finished a triple shy of the cycle in a four-RBI day, and Kaitlyn Tester added three hits for the Eagles (15-7).
Peniel Baptist exited the playoffs in a 13-2 loss against Tallahassee St. John Paul II (17-8). Allison Peacock had the lone hit for Peniel (14-9) against St. John Paul II ace Amanda Thompson.
Also out of postseason is Harvest Community (17-10), which went down 15-0 to Tallahassee North Florida Christian. Skylar Young threw a three-inning no-hitter and hit a grand slam for NFC (19-5).
