Baseball Districts Schedules and Venues Announced

Semifinals and finals set for high school baseball teams in District 3-5A

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:02am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the sport.The upcoming district baseball tournament will test the strategic and tactical skills of the top high school teams in the region.Orange Park Today

The schedules and venues for the upcoming high school baseball district tournaments in District 3-5A have been announced. The semifinals will take place on Tuesday, April 14, with the top-seeded Columbia High School hosting the fourth-seeded Ridgeview High School, and the third-seeded Middleburg High School visiting the second-seeded Fleming Island High School. The district championship game is scheduled for Friday, April 17.

Why it matters

The district tournaments are a crucial part of the high school baseball season, determining which teams advance to the regional playoffs. The outcomes of these games can have a significant impact on a team's season and their chances of making a deep postseason run.

The details

In the District 3-5A semifinals, Columbia High School, the number one seed, will host Ridgeview High School, the fourth seed. Meanwhile, the third-seeded Middleburg High School will travel to take on the second-seeded Fleming Island High School. The district championship game is scheduled for Friday, April 17, with the location to be determined based on the outcomes of the semifinal matchups.

  • The District 3-5A semifinals will take place on Tuesday, April 14.
  • The District 3-5A championship game is scheduled for Friday, April 17.

The players

Columbia High School

The top-seeded team in District 3-5A, with a regular season record of 14-10.

Ridgeview High School

The fourth-seeded team in District 3-5A, with a regular season record of 9-14.

Middleburg High School

The third-seeded team in District 3-5A.

Fleming Island High School

The second-seeded team in District 3-5A.

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What’s next

The winners of the semifinal matchups will advance to the District 3-5A championship game on Friday, April 17, with the location to be determined.

The takeaway

The upcoming district tournament will be a crucial test for the top high school baseball teams in the region, as they compete for a chance to advance to the regional playoffs and continue their postseason run.