The games that matter most are finally here. As Florida’s best high school softball programs descend on Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood, the Class 2A and Class 3A Final Fours offer a mix of bluebloods, underdogs, and teams with something to prove. The drama, the energy, the emotion—it’s all baked into these semifinal matchups.

Here’s a deep dive into the teams, players, and storylines that will define the next three days of elite-level softball in the Sunshine State.

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Class 2A Final Four: Can Anyone Stop Calvary?

Semifinals – Tuesday, May 20 | Championship – Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (1) vs. Trinity Catholic (Ocala) (4)

Calvary Christian isn’t just the favorite in 2A; they might be the most complete team left in any class. The Warriors (28-1) have outscored opponents 34-0 in the postseason and are riding a 10-game win streak that includes blowouts, shutouts, and a whole lot of swagger.

Their success starts with Morgen Talley, the NC State-bound ace with a 0.63 ERA, 199 strikeouts, and eight bombs at the plate. But she’s far from alone. Freshman catcher Braylee Rano has emerged as a spark plug, hitting .451 with 10 stolen bases and elite defensive instincts behind the dish.

Trinity Catholic, by contrast, comes in with less fanfare but plenty of grit. The Celtics clawed past Lakeland Christian, St. Petersburg Catholic, and top-ranked Montverde Academy to get here, leaning on brilliant pitching from Caylee Barbe and her 0.94 ERA and timely hits. They don’t have Calvary’s firepower but are scrappy and well-coached. If they can keep the game close into the late innings, they’ll have a shot.

North Bay Haven (2) vs. Westminster Christian (3)

This one feels like a toss-up. North Bay Haven has been quietly dominant all spring. They had to earn it in the Regional, beating Bozeman 13-12 and Baldwin 6-3. Their offense is humming at the right time, with multiple hitters—led by Kaylee Goodpaster (.582, 10, HR’s, 57 RBIs)—capable of flipping a game with one swing.

NBH isn’t just about the bats, though. Their defense is among the cleanest in the field.

Westminster Christian, meanwhile, brings pedigree. The Miami program is no stranger to deep postseason runs and showed real resilience in a wild 9-8 regional final win over Florida Christian. That game wasn’t pretty, but it showed Westminster knows how to win when the heat’s turned up.

They’ll need sharper pitching and fewer errors if they want to get past North Bay Haven, but don’t discount their experience in pressure games.

Class 3A Final Four: New Powers, Familiar Faces

Semifinals – Wednesday, May 21 | Championship – Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) (1) vs. Dunedin (4)

Let’s talk Cinderella: Dunedin is the lowest-seeded team left in 3A, but don’t let the number fool you. The Falcons are riding a wave of belief after upsetting Academy of the Holy Names 6-2 in the regional final, a game they controlled from the second inning on.

They’ll have their hands full with Somerset Academy, a 21-win juggernaut that knocked out Coral Springs Charter 4-3, no small feat, considering they were the favorite to take the 3A title. Somerset is well-balanced and battle-tested, with senior leader Taylor Rebhan (.437 BA) and also anchoring the infield.

If Somerset starts hot, they’re tough to reel in. But if Dunedin can apply early pressure and rattle Somerset’s defense, this could turn into the tournament’s biggest shocker.

Wakulla (2) vs. Eustis (3)

This matchup has heavyweight energy. Wakulla has been on a mission this postseason, cruising past West Florida 10-0 and blanking Paxon 6-0. Their defense has been flawless, and their ace, Charley Butler, carries a stellar 0.47 ERA on the season.

But they’ll face their stiffest test in Eustis, the defending 4A state champs who’ve dropped down to 3A and picked up right where they left off. Their 13-4 thumping of Crystal River in the regional final was a masterclass in execution: aggressive baserunning, crisp defense, and five different players with multi-hit games.

Eustis is led by sophomore slugger Emmy Luke (.500, 12 HRs). They know what it takes to win titles, and that experience could be the deciding factor in a tight game.