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2025 Sectional Tournament Seeding: May 2-4, 2025

Seeding: All seeding will be conducted on-line using the Central District web site (OHSAA.org/CDAB) complete instructions will be sent to the Athletic Director for distribution to the head coach.  Click to view the CDAB Tournament Seeding Procedures
 
Coaches Draw Meeting: A mandatory meeting of coaches will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., virtually using Microsoft Teams. Complete instructions to access the virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams will be available during the seeding process.  Coaches do not need a Microsoft Teams account to participate.
Virtual Coaches Meeting Information: Bob Britton ([email protected]) will email each coach the links to their specific required coaches meetings prior to those meetings.  Coaches are encouraged to print any materials provided in those emails from Bob Britton to expedite the selection process. 
Please adhere to the seeding and meeting deadlines below as there are penalties for each missed deadline.
  • Friday, May 2, 2025 
    • 9:00 a.m. - Team Information Due for Seeding
    • 3:00 p.m. - Seed Voting Begins
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 12:00 noon - Seed Voting Ends
  • Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - VIRTUAL MANDATORY MEETING OF COACHES with teams (using Microsoft Teams) to place teams on the tournament brackets.   
VIRTUAL MANDATORY COACHES MEETINGS using MICROSOFT TEAMS: 
All coaches must participate in the mandatory VIRTUAL coaches meetings. Coaches should download the free Microsoft Teams app to the device they will be using for the meetings.  Here is the link that will allow you to create a free Microsoft Teams account.  Please create your free account prior to Friday, May 2, 2025.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/free
 
2025 Central District Tournament Brackets
Division I Division II Division III
Division IV Division V Division VI
  Division VII  

2025 CDAB SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT INFO - ALL DIVISIONS

Tournament Manager: Lisa Morelli, Athletic Administrator, Pickerington HS Central, 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington 43147. C: 614-548-1825; Email: [email protected].  Supervises all tournaments and conducts all drawing and seeding meetings.
CDAB Board Member Softball Liaison: Molly Feesler, Athletic Administrator, Thomas Worthington High School, 300 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington 43085. P: 614-450-6225. Email: [email protected].
Tournament Financial Procedures
Tournament Financial Report
2025 Tournament Participating Schools
DIVISION I
Central District Schools: Central Crossing, Delaware Hayes, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Jerome, Gahanna Lincoln, Grove City, Groveport Madison, Hilliard Bradley, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Lancaster, Marysville, New Albany, Newark, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, Thomas Worthington, Upper Arlington, Westland. (24)
 
DIVISION II
Central District Schools: Big Walnut, Briggs, Canal Winchester, Dublin Scioto, Franklin Heights, Licking Heights, Mount Vernon, Northland, Teays Valley, Watkins Memorial, Westerville Central, Westerville North, Westerville South, Whetstone, Worthington Kilbourne. (15)
Southeast District Schools: Logan. (1)
 
DIVISION III
REVISED
4/15/2025 - removed Linden McKinley
4/21/2025 - removed Mifflin
Central District Schools: Beechcroft, Bexley, Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, Bloom-Carroll, Centennial, Granville, Hamilton Township, Independence (Columbus), Jonathan Alder, Linden McKinley, Marion Harding, Mifflin, South (Columbus), St. Francis DeSales (Columbus), Walnut Ridge, West, Whitehall-Yearling. (16)
 
DIVISION IV
Central District Schools: Bishop Ready, Buckeye Valley, Columbus North International, East (Columbus), Eastmoor Academy, Heath, Highland (Marengo), Lakewood (Hebron), Licking Valley, London, Marion-Franklin, River Valley (Caledonia). (12)
 
DIVISION V
Central District Schools: Africentric Early College, Amanda-Clearcreek, Centerburg, Columbus Academy, Fairbanks, Fredericktown, Grove City Christian, Harvest Preparatory, Johnstown, Liberty Union, Madison-Plains, North Union, Northmor, Utica, Worthington Christian. (14)
 
DIVISION VI
Central District Schools: Cardington-Lincoln, Danville, East Knox, Elgin, Fairfield Christian, Grandview Heights, Mechanicsburg, Mount Gilead, Northridge (Johnstown), Pleasant, Tree of Life, Wellington School, West Jefferson. (13)
 
DIVISION VII
Central District Schools: Berne Union, Delaware Christian, Fisher Catholic, Liberty Christian, Madison Christian, Millersport, Newark Catholic, Northside Christian, Ridgedale, Shekinah Christian. (10)
2025 Sectional and District Tournament Information
All Sectional and District Semifinal tournament matches will be played at the site of the better seeded team.  All District Final tournament matches will be played at a neutral site determined by the CDAB.  Please check the tournament brackets for updates.
 
DIVISION I
Division I schools will draw into one of six district tournaments.
(Central 1, Central 2, Central 3, Central 4, Central 5, Central 6). 
District Semifinals: May 19, 2025.  Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Finals: May 22, 2025. Played at neutral sites at 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Big Walnut High School, 713 North Miller Drive, Sunbury 43074. Brian Shelton, Site Manager, Email: [email protected], P: 740-965-7778. Two district tournaments will be held at Big Walnut High School.
Groveport Madison High School, 4475 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport 43125. Tommy Snyder, Site Manager, P: 614-836-4968, Email: [email protected]. Two district tournaments will be held at Groveport Madison HS.
London High School, 336 Elm Street, London 43140.  Jim Wolverton, Site Manager, P: 740-852-5705, Email: [email protected]. One district tournament will be held at London HS.
Olentangy High School, 675 Lewis Center Road, Lewis Center 43035. Jonny Henesy, Site Manager. P: 740-657-4410, Email: [email protected].  One district tournament will be held at Olentangy HS.
Regional Qualifiers: The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 1 Tournament  - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     Central 3 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m.
     Northeast 5 winner (home) vs. Central 6 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon
Region 2 Tournament - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     Southwest 5 winner (home) vs. Central 4 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m. match
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Central 5 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon.
Division II
Division II schools will draw into one of four district tournaments
(Central 1, Central 2, Central 3, Central 4). 
District Semifinals: May 21, 2025.  Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Finals: May 23, 2025. Played at neutral sites at 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Groveport Madison High School, 4475 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport 43125. Tommy Snyder, Site Manager, P: 614-836-4968, Email: [email protected]. Two district tournaments will be held at Groveport Madison HS.
Olentangy High School, 675 Lewis Center Road, Lewis Center 43035.Jonny Henesy, Site Manager. P: 740-657-4410, Email: [email protected].  Two district tournaments will be held at Olentangy HS.
Regional Qualifiers: The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 5 Tournament  - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     Central 4 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m.
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Central 3 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon
Division III
Division III schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). 
Sectional Tournaments: May 12 and 14, 2025. Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: May 19, 2025. Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Finals: May 22 or 23, 2025. Played at neutral sites at 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Pickerington High School Central, 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington 43147. Evan Doughty, Site Manager, P: 614-548-1826, Email: [email protected]. Two district tournaments will be held at Pickerington HS Central.
Regional Qualifiers: The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 10 Tournament  - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m.
     Northeast 3 winner (home) vs. Southeast 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon
Division IV
Division IV schools will draw into one district tournament (Central). 
Sectional Tournaments: May 13 and 15, 2025.  Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: May 21, 2025.  Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Finals: May 23, 2025. Played at neutral sites at 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Pickerington High School Central, 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington 43147. Evan Doughty, Site Manager, P: 614-548-1826, Email: [email protected]. 
Regional Qualifiers: The winner will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 14 Tournament  - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     Southwest 2 winner (home) vs. Southwest 3 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m.
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Southwest 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon
Division V
Division V schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2).
Sectional Tournaments: May 12 and 14, 2025. Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: May 19, 2025. Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Finals: May 22 or 23, 2025. Played at neutral sites at 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Berne Union High School, 506 N. Main Street, Sugar Grove 43115. Dan Snively, Site Manager. P: 740-746-9956, Email: [email protected].
Regional Qualifiers: The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 19 Tournament  - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     Northwest 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 3 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m.
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon
Region 20 Tournament  - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     Southwest 3 winner (home) vs. Southwest 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m.
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Southwest 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon
Division VI
Division VI schools will draw into one district tournament (Central). 
Sectional Tournaments: May 13 and 15, 2025.  Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: May 21, 2025.  Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Finals: May 23, 2025. Played at neutral sites at 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Pickerington High School Central, 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington 43147. Evan Doughty, Site Manager, P: 614-548-1826, Email: [email protected]. 
Regional Qualifiers: The winner will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 22 Tournament  - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     Southwest 1 winner (home) vs. Southwest 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m.
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon
Division VII
Division VII schools will draw into one district tournament (Central). 
Sectional Tournaments: May 12 and 14, 2025. Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: May 19, 2025. Played at the site of the better seeded team at 5:00 p.m.
District Finals: May 23, 2025. Played at neutral sites at 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Big Walnut High School, 713 North Miller Drive, Sunbury 43074. Brian Shelton, Site Manager. Email: [email protected], P: 740-965-7778. 
Regional Qualifiers: The winner will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 25 Tournament  - May 28, 2025 at TBA
  Semifinal #1 - 2:00 p.m.
     East 1 winner (home) vs. Southeast 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - 5:00 p.m.
     Southeast 2 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: May 30 - 2:00 p.m. OR May 31 - 12:00 noon

PAST CENTRAL DISTRICT TOURNAMENT RESULTS

2024 State Champions - Congratulations!

Liberty Union High School
2024 OHSAA Division III State Softball Champion

Watkins Memorial High School
2024 OHSAA Division I State Softball Runner-Up

2024 Sectional & District Tournament Brackets

2024 CDAB Sectional/District Tournament Evaluations

Coaches use the button above to access the evaluation form. 
Please submit evaluations prior to June 15, 2024.