West Forsyth wins Game 1 against Providence in 8-A softball regional final

The West Forsyth softball team beat Charlotte Providence 5-2 on Tuesday in the first game of the best-of-3 regional series in the NCHSAA 8-A state tournament.

The Titans, who trailed 1-0 going into the seventh inning, scored five runs in the final inning to pick up the win.

Game 2 will be held at West Forsyth on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for Thursday, but was moved up because of forecasted rain on Thursday.

West Forsyth will punch its ticket to the 8-A state championship series with a win Tuesday. If Providence wins, it would force a Game 3, which is scheduled for Friday in Charlotte.

NCHSAA softball scores and pairings

(Area teams)

REGIONAL FINALS

(Best-of-3, must be played by Friday; x-if necessary)

Class 8-A West

NO. 3 WEST FORSYTH VS. NO. 1 CHARLOTTE PROVIDENCE

West Forsyth 5, Charlotte Providence 2

Wed.: at West Forsyth, 6 p.m.

x-Fri.: at Providence, 7 p.m.

Class 5-A West

NO. 3 NORTH DAVIDSON VS. NO. 1 ENKA

Enka 12, North Davidson 1

Game 2: at North Davidson, TBA

x-Game 3: at Enka, TBA

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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 5:37 AM.