The road to the state baseball tournament runs straight through South Sound, and the district brackets are officially set. With first-round matchups kicking off next week, here's everything you need to know about the action ahead—from 4A to 1A classifications. Whether you're tracking powerhouse programs or underdog stories, these games promise high-stakes drama and a shot at glory.
4A District Tournament
The 4A bracket heats up on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at Heritage Recreation Center. The winner of Sumner vs. Kennedy Catholic will face the winner of Battle Ground vs. Curtis, while the Tahoma vs. Union winner takes on the Emerald Ridge vs. Olympia victor. All eyes will be on the championship game, scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Tahoma High School. Expect fierce competition as these teams battle for state seeding.
3A District Tournament
Action shifts to Wednesday, May 13, at 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School, where Gig Harbor awaits the winner of North Thurston vs. Bellarmine Prep. The semifinal games tip off at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Auburn High School, followed by the championship at 4 p.m. the same day. This bracket is loaded with talent, so every pitch and play will matter.
2A District Tournament
The 2A bracket opens Monday, May 11, at 4 p.m. at Franklin Pierce High School. Top-seeded Bainbridge faces the winner of Franklin Pierce vs. Sequim, while No. 3 Steilacoom takes on the North Kitsap vs. Eatonville winner. Semifinals are set for 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Fife High School, with the championship game at 3 p.m. the same day. This is a bracket where grit and strategy could decide the champion.
1A District Tournament
The 1A field features a compelling lineup. No. 4 Cascade Christian meets No. 5 Seattle Christian, with the winner advancing to face No. 1 Charles Wright & Life Christian. Meanwhile, No. 2 Klahowya awaits the winner of Bellevue Christian vs. East Jefferson. The championship game closes out the week at 5:45 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Foss High School. With so much on the line, expect these teams to leave it all on the diamond.
From opening pitches to title games, South Sound's district tournaments are a spring tradition worth following. Gear up for the action and support your local stars as they chase a state berth.