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.More photos are coming soon.1 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.1 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.2 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryThe 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, 2026.3 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.4 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.5 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.6 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.7 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victorySilverhawks 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, 2026.8 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.9 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victorySecond 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 3-2.10 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.11 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryPatriots 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, 2026.12 / 12See Patriots thrilling walk off baseball victoryMore photos are coming soon.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, 2026.1 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.1 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.2 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins 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.3 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.4 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.5 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins 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.6 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.7 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.8 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins 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.9 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.10 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.11 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.12 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.13 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.14 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.15 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.16 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.17 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.18 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.19 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.20 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (1) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.21 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.22 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.23 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.24 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (11) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.25 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Bailey McDonald (20) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.26 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.27 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Bailey McDonald (20) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.28 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.29 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Raina White (17) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.30 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (3) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.31 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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.32 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.33 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.34 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.35 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.36 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.37 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.38 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.39 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Rylie Bowser(8) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.40 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (15) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.41 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.42 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.43 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots 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, 2026.44 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (14) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.45 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.46 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.47 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.48 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezePatriots Marley Manning (2) plays the ball against the Dolphins during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.49 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (18) plays the ball against the Patriots during the beach volleyball match at the Community Center in Gulf Breeze on March 13, 2026.50 / 50See Dolphins shut out Pace 5-0 during beach volleyball in Gulf BreezeDolphins (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, 2026.1 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballPace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) evades the Washington High defender during flag football action on April 14, 2026.1 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballPace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) evades the Washington High defender during flag football action on April 14, 2026.2 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballWashington 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, 2026.3 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballPace High’s Berkley Lutz (No. 3) catchs the football on the Washington High goal line to during flag football action on April 14, 2026.4 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballPace receiver Caitlin Ferguson (No. 5) lines up at the line of scrimmage during flag football action on April 14, 2026.5 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballPace High’s Emma Sutton (No. 14) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.6 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballWashington 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, 2026.7 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballWashington 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, 2026.8 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballWashington 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, 2026.9 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballPace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.10 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballPace High’s Kenna Pacitti (No. 12) tries to evade the Washington High defenders during flag football action on April 14, 2026.11 / 11Patriots crushes Washington 26-0 in flag footballPace 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.