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2018 Florida High School Softball State Championships Postponed Until Saturday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Due to severe weather forecasted for the rest of the week in the Treasure Coast Area, the Florida High School Athletic Association announced the postponement of the 2018 Florida High School Softball State Championships. The event will now begin on Saturday, May 19, and run through Tuesday, May 22.

“We appreciate the understanding and flexibility of our member schools and fans for supporting this change.” FHSAA Executive Director George Tomyn said. “Our goal is to give the student-athletes a fantastic championship experience they will remember for a lifetime. We are confident that this amended schedule will ensure a positive atmosphere for a great championship event.”

Updated Schedule

DATE FIRST PITCH CLASS GAME FIELD
Sat. May 19 1:35 p.m. 5A Keystone Heights @ West Nassau 7
Sat. May 19 1:35 p.m. 5A Coral Springs Charter @ Hardee 8
Sat. May 19 2:50 p.m. 6A Land O’ Lakes @ Clay 9
Sat. May 19 2:50 p.m. 6A American Heritage (Plantation) @ Lake Wales 10
Sat. May 19 4:05 p.m. 7A Viera @ Niceville 7
Sat. May 19 4:05 p.m. 7A Pembroke Pines Charter @ Fort Myers 8
Sat. May 19 5:20 p.m. 8A Lakewood Ranch @ Oakleaf 9
Sat. May 19 5:20 p.m. 8A Cooper City @ Hagerty 10
Sat. May 19 6:35 p.m. 9A Timber Creek @ West Orange 7
Sat. May 19 6:35 p.m. 9A Coral Reef @ Western 8
Sun. May 20 12:35 p.m. 5A Championship Game 9
Sun. May 20 12:35 p.m. 6A Championship Game 8
Sun. May 20 3:05 p.m. 7A Championship Game 8
Sun. May 20 5:35 p.m. 8A Championship Game 8
Sun. May 20 8:05 p.m. 9A Championship Game 8
Mon. May 21 10:35 a.m. 2A Master’s Academy (Vero) @ Aucilla Christian 10
Mon. May 21 11:50 a.m. 2A Lake Worth Christian @ Academy at the Lakes 9
Mon. May 21 1:05 p.m. 1A Wewahitchka @ Holmes County 10
Mon. May 21 2:20 p.m. 1A Trenton @ Madison County 9
Mon. May 21 3:35 p.m. 3A Cornerstone Charter @ Rocky Bayou Christian 10
Mon. May 21 4:50 p.m. 3A John Carroll @ Admiral Farragut 9
Mon. May 21 6:05 p.m. 4A Montverde @ Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) 10
Mon. May 21 7:20 p.m. 4A Westminster Christian @ Oxbridge Academy 9
Tue. May 22 11:05 a.m. 2A Championship Game 8
Tue. May 22 1:35 p.m. 1A Championship Game 8
Tue. May 22 4:35 p.m. 3A Championship Game 8
Tue. May 22 7:05 p.m. 4A Championship Game 8

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this change made?
The change was made due to a threat of inclement weather at Historic Dodgertown throughout the rest of the week. In the interest of player safety, avoiding unnecessary travel and providing the best playing surface possible, the FHSAA pushed the event back.

What do I do if I have already booked a hotel?
The Treasure Coast Sports Commission has already reached out to area hotels and have asked them to work with teams and parents on rescheduling. Please contact the hotel you have made plans with to reschedule. For a list of TCSC hotels, click here. If you are attending Monday and Tuesday, please know Historic Dodgertown has rooms to stay in that were previously unavailable May 17 and 18. Please contact your hotel, they are aware that the tournament dates have changed and are being asked to work with teams and parents to reschedule.

What do I do if I have already bought tickets?
Fans that have purchased online tickets should receive an email from GoFan with information regarding their ticket purchase. For more questions, click here.

Has the schedule for the 2018 Florida High School Baseball State Championships changed at all?
No. The schedule remains the same.