Spring playoff season has arrived in Belfair. North Mason’s Lady Bulldogs walked off at home with a 6-5 win over Bainbridge Island on Friday, May 8 — closing out their regular season and punching their ticket to the 2A District 2/3 tournament at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey. The Bulldogs enter the postseason with a 10-7 overall record.
The Win That Sent Them to Districts
The Lady Bulldogs needed it, and they delivered it. Playing at home in Belfair in their final regular-season game, North Mason trailed Bainbridge Island late before rallying for a 6-5 walk-off victory on Friday afternoon. The moment closed out a regular season that saw the team go 10-7 overall and 5-5 in Olympic League play — a record that reflects a team that found its footing down the stretch.
The finish had been building for weeks. North Mason swept Sequim and topped Bremerton in late April to put themselves in position for a postseason bid. Friday’s walk-off was the punctuation mark.
What’s Next: The 2A District 2/3 Tournament in Lacey
The Lady Bulldogs head to the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey for the 2A District 2/3 tournament. The Regional Athletic Complex — located in Thurston County — is a multi-field facility that hosts district and state-level events across multiple sports. For North Mason families making the trip from Belfair, the drive runs approximately 50 miles south via SR-3 and I-5.
Bracket seeding and individual game times had not yet been posted by Friday evening. The WIAA publishes bracket assignments through its Arbiter scheduling system at wiaa.com/schedules. North Mason families should check there for confirmed matchup details and game times once seeding is finalized.
The path to state runs through the district tournament. Teams that advance far enough earn a berth in the WIAA 2A state softball tournament, scheduled for May 22-23 at Carlon Park in Selah.
A Spring Sports Program at Full Stride
The Lady Bulldogs aren’t the only North Mason program heading into postseason play. The Bulldogs baseball squad finished the regular season 7-7 overall (4-6 Olympic League) and will also compete in the 2A District 2/3 tournament — bracket and seeding pending through the same WIAA portal.
On the track, North Mason athletes delivered a strong Olympic League Championship showing. Adrianna Tupolo won the discus title. Adrianne Tupolo claimed the long jump. Samantha Neil took the pole vault. The girls track program finished 8th out of 30 teams at the 66th Shelton Invitational — a field that draws programs from across the South Sound — before turning attention toward district-level competition.
Three programs, three district bids. For a school the size of North Mason, fielding competitive playoff teams across softball, baseball, and track simultaneously is a meaningful community moment — and one that starts in Belfair.
For North Mason Fans Following From Belfair
The WIAA does not stream district tournament games centrally, but individual school athletic departments sometimes provide links through their websites. The North Mason athletics page at northmasonschools.org is the primary source for schedule updates from the district.
For fans who want to follow scores in real time, MaxPreps (maxpreps.com) maintains North Mason Bulldogs results and is typically updated throughout tournament play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did North Mason Lady Bulldogs make the 2026 district softball tournament?
Yes. The Lady Bulldogs clinched their district berth with a walk-off 6-5 win over Bainbridge Island on May 8, 2026, at their home field in Belfair. They finished the regular season 10-7 overall, 5-5 in the Olympic League.
Where is the 2A District 2/3 tournament held?
The Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, Washington. From Belfair, take SR-3 south to I-5 south — approximately 50 miles. Bracket assignments and game times are posted at wiaa.com once seeding is finalized.
When is the 2026 WIAA 2A state softball tournament?
May 22-23, 2026 at Carlon Park in Selah, Washington. Teams must advance through district competition to qualify.
How do I follow Lady Bulldogs district scores from Belfair?
Check MaxPreps for real-time score updates. The North Mason athletics page at northmasonschools.org carries schedule information. The WIAA bracket is at wiaa.com/schedules.
How did North Mason track do at the 2026 Olympic League Championships?
Three individual titles: Adrianna Tupolo (discus), Adrianne Tupolo (long jump), Samantha Neil (pole vault). The girls team finished 8th out of 30 at the Shelton Invitational before heading to district competition.
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