FHSAA district tournaments run April 27-30, with every team getting a shot to automatically qualify for the state playoffs. Pace (6A), Escambia (4A) and Northview (Rural) are the local teams who are top seeds in their respective districts. All area teams are in district 1.

District champions will also host in the regional quarterfinals (or semifinals for rural teams) unless they match up with a higher seeded district champion.

The state playoffs start May 6 with the regional quarterfinals for classes 1A-4A. The regional quarterfinals for classes 5A-7A and the Rural regional semifinals will be May 7.

Below are district brackets and schedules for each classification featuring area teams. All FHSAA rankings are as of April 23.

Analysis: There’s a lot on the line for Pace (20-4) and Navarre (12-9) despite being the current No. 1 and No. 3 seed, respectively, in Region 1-6A.

Pace has all but locked up in the top seed and is in line to play the District 2-6A champion in the regional quarterfinals. This means that if the Patriots don’t win their sixth straight district title, they’ll likely be on the road for the first round of the state playoffs, even though they’re currently ranked No. 3 in 6A and No. 5 in the state overall.

Navarre’s district semifinal matchup with Crestview will likely see the winner host a regional quarterfinal and the loser head on the road. Crestview is one spot behind Navarre in the regional and overall FHSAA rankings, which means the Bulldogs would likely jump the Raiders for the No. 3 seed with a win.

Horizon (16-6), the current No. 5 seed, is the top seed in the District 4-6A tournament and would host either Navarre or Crestview if they win the district championship.

Tate (10-13) is looking to send longtime head coach Melinda Wyatt out on a high note with a district title, which the Aggies need to qualify for the state playoffs.

Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.A Panthers runner (no number on front of jersey) safely takes third base ahead of the throw to Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out to end the top of the 1st inning against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins first baseman Summer Smith (2) receives the throw to get Panthers Destiny Dennis (8) out after a dropped third strike during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers first baseman Adrienne Yoder (15) can’t make the catch as she dives into the wall for a pop up in foul territory during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers third baseman Ashlyn Sutton (7) watches as a Dolphins bunt rolls foul during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Faith Cain (4) safely take first after a dropped third strike as the throw sails over Dolphins first baseman Summer Smith (2) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins left fielder Aubrey Sparkowski (31) settles under a fly ball for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.A shot up the middle by Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) gets past the Panthers for a single during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins shortstop Sally Alberson (3) throws to first for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers pitcher Chloe Norman (18) tosses to first baseman Adrienne Yoder (15) to get out Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers center fielder Faith Cain (4) moves under a fly ball for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.A grounder by Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) gets past Dolphins second baseman Jaelynn Re (18), but right fielder Ryleigh Watts (34) plays it and fires to first for an out during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) is called out on a close play at first base on a hard grounder to right field during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) receives the throw to first base for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers pitcher Chloe Norman (18) dives to catch a short pop up for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers catcher Savannah Gardner (11) settles under a high pop up behind the plate for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Summer Smith (2) receives the throw to get Panthers Madison Vanderburg (1) out at first on a close play during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Summer Smith (2) advances the runner to third on a single to right field against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) heads to second and then third as a shot by Summer Smith (2) gets past Panthers second baseman Emma Messer (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) safely takes third based on a single by Summer Smith (2) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Summer Smith (2) heads to second as Panthers second baseman Emma Messer (9) plays a grounder by Reese Blankenship (7) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.A runner scores for a 1-0 lead as Dolphins Reese Blankenship (7) safely takes first base ahead of the throw to Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) celebrates after crossing the plate to take a 1-0 lead over the Panthers in the bottom of the 6th inning during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins third baseman Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) gets set to throw to first base during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Savannah Gardner (11) lays down a bunt that goes foul against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins Ryleigh Watts (34) fields a shot to shallow right field and fires to second base to get the Panthers lead runner out during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Dolphins shortstop Sally Alberson (3) fields the throw from right fielder Ryleigh Watts (34) to get out Panthers lead runner Sylvia McKie (10) at second base during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Panthers Chloe Norman (18) safely dives into third base ahead of the throw to Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.1 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.1 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.2 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelA Panthers runner (no number on front of jersey) safely takes third base ahead of the throw to Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.3 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out to end the top of the 1st inning against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.4 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.5 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.6 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jaelynn Re (18) throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.7 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.8 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins first baseman Summer Smith (2) receives the throw to get Panthers Destiny Dennis (8) out after a dropped third strike during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.9 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers first baseman Adrienne Yoder (15) can’t make the catch as she dives into the wall for a pop up in foul territory during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.10 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers third baseman Ashlyn Sutton (7) watches as a Dolphins bunt rolls foul during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.11 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Faith Cain (4) safely take first after a dropped third strike as the throw sails over Dolphins first baseman Summer Smith (2) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.12 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.13 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins left fielder Aubrey Sparkowski (31) settles under a fly ball for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.14 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.15 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelA shot up the middle by Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) gets past the Panthers for a single during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.16 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins shortstop Sally Alberson (3) throws to first for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.17 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.18 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers pitcher Chloe Norman (18) tosses to first baseman Adrienne Yoder (15) to get out Dolphins Sally Alberson (3) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.19 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers center fielder Faith Cain (4) moves under a fly ball for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.20 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelA grounder by Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) gets past Dolphins second baseman Jaelynn Re (18), but right fielder Ryleigh Watts (34) plays it and fires to first for an out during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.21 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Adrienne Yoder (15) is called out on a close play at first base on a hard grounder to right field during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.22 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Adrienne Yoder (15) receives the throw to first base for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.23 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers pitcher Chloe Norman (18) dives to catch a short pop up for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.24 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers catcher Savannah Gardner (11) settles under a high pop up behind the plate for an out against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.25 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Chloe Norman (18) pitches against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.26 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jaelynn Re (18) scoops up a grounder and throws to first base for an out against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.27 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Summer Smith (2) receives the throw to get Panthers Madison Vanderburg (1) out at first on a close play during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.28 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Jessica Jagar (1) pitches against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.29 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Summer Smith (2) advances the runner to third on a single to right field against the Panthers during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.30 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Sally Alberson (3) heads to second and then third as a shot by Summer Smith (2) gets past Panthers second baseman Emma Messer (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.31 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Sally Alberson (3) safely takes third based on a single by Summer Smith (2) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.32 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Summer Smith (2) heads to second as Panthers second baseman Emma Messer (9) plays a grounder by Reese Blankenship (7) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.33 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelA runner scores for a 1-0 lead as Dolphins Reese Blankenship (7) safely takes first base ahead of the throw to Panthers Adrienne Yoder (15) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.School on March 10, 2026.34 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Sally Alberson (3) celebrates after crossing the plate to take a 1-0 lead over the Panthers in the bottom of the 6th inning during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.35 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins third baseman Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) gets set to throw to first base during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.36 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Savannah Gardner (11) lays down a bunt that goes foul against the Dolphins during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.37 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins Ryleigh Watts (34) fields a shot to shallow right field and fires to second base to get the Panthers lead runner out during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.38 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelDolphins shortstop Sally Alberson (3) fields the throw from right fielder Ryleigh Watts (34) to get out Panthers lead runner Sylvia McKie (10) at second base during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.39 / 39See Dolphins edge out Panthers 1-0 during softball pitchers duelPanthers Chloe Norman (18) safely dives into third base ahead of the throw to Dolphins Ashlynn Stemcosky (9) during the Milton vs Gulf Breeze softball game at Gulf Breeze High School on March 10, 2026.Semifinals (April 28)

Analysis: Both Gulf Breeze (14-10) and Milton (16-9) look to be safely into the regional playoffs ahead of Tuesday’s district semifinal.

The Dolphins are currently the No. 4 seed in Region 1-5A and ranked No. 81 in the FHSAA rankings, while Milton (16-9) is the No. 7 seed and ranked No. 109 in the FHSAA rankings, 48 spots ahead of Fleming Island, who is the final at-large team.

However, Gulf Breeze could be looking at a regional quarterfinal home game if it doesn’t win the district championship. Middleburg and Ponte Vedra, the No. 5 and No.6 ranked teams in the region, are currently the top seeds in District 3-5A and District 4-5A, respectively, and could host the Dolphins if they win the district championship.

Niceville (18-7), who is the top seed in the district, is also currently ranked No. 1 in Region 1-6A. The Eagles lost to Gulf Breeze 1-0 on Feb. 17 and beat Milton 5-0 on Feb. 19.

No. 3 Booker T. Washington at No. 2 Pine Forest, 6:30 p.m.

Booker T. Washington/Pine Forest winner vs. No. 1 Escambia, 6:30 p.m.

Analysis: It’s district title or bust for all three teams if they want to continue their season.

All three teams are at least 146 spots behind Menendez, the last at-large team in the Region 1-4A playoffs.

Escambia (9-13) is the heavy favorite to repeat as district champions, going 4-0 against district opponents while outscoring them by a combined score of 73-24. Pine Forest (8-15) is hosting the tournament and is 5-5 at home this season.

If the district champion matches up with an at-large team it would host in the Region 1-4A quarterfinals on May 6.