Montverde Academy, a leading high school softball team with a record of 23-2, will face The First Academy in the semifinals of the 2A District 7 tournament at home. Montverde, the tournament's top seed and last year's Florida 3A state champions, received a bye to the semifinals, while The First Academy, seeded fourth, advanced by defeating Lake Highland Prep 17-1. Key players for Montverde include junior shortstop Luna Taboas, junior outfielder Addison Poe, senior catcher Danika Spinogatti, and junior pitcher Nevaeh Williams, who leads the pitching staff with a 0.97 ERA. The First Academy relies on standout performances from senior Isabella Brown and eighth-grader Ava Brack. The semifinal winners will compete for the district championship set for Thursday, with live streaming available on the NFHS Network.

Montverde Academy, ranked in the Sporting News Top 25, enters the 2A District 7 softball tournament semifinals with a strong season record and a first-round bye as the top seed, after winning the Florida 3A state championship last year.

The First Academy secured their spot in the semifinals by defeating Lake Highland Prep 17-1, showcasing impressive performances from senior Eva Rivera and eighth-grader Ava Brack, who hit a home run and drove in four runs.

Montverde's roster includes standout junior shortstop Luna Taboas, leading the team in batting average (.663), on-base percentage (.667), and stolen bases (32), making her a key offensive threat.

Junior outfielder Addison Poe is a power hitter with a team-leading eight home runs and eight doubles, while senior catcher Danika Spinogatti contributes significantly with the highest RBIs (35) and slugging percentage (.889).

Junior pitcher Nevaeh Williams anchors Montverde's pitching staff with a record of 13-2 and an impressive 0.97 ERA, having struck out 139 batters across nearly 80 innings, contributing to the team's overall 1.67 ERA.

Montverde's two losses this season were against other nationally ranked teams, Doral Academy and Orange Beach, but they have bounced back with seven consecutive wins heading into the district tournament.

The semifinal match will be streamed live on the NFHS Network, with the championship game scheduled for Thursday, allowing fans to follow the action as Montverde seeks another title.

One of the nation’s top softball programs will start its postseason run at home Tuesday afternoon.

Montverde Academy, which is 23-2 on the season and ranked in the latest edition of The Sporting News Top 25 high school softball poll, is at home to take on The First Academy of Orlando in the semifinals of the 2A District 7 tournament being played at Montverde. The game is set for 4 p.m. ET.

Montverde, the top seed in the tournament and last season’s Florida 3A state champs, drew an opening-round bye and moved into Tuesday’s semifinal round. The First Academy (10-12), the No. 4 seed, won its opening-round game, defeating Lake Highland Prep, 17-1.

On the Montverde Academy squad, junior shortstop Luna Taboas leads the team in hitting (.663), on-base percentage (.667) and stolen bases (32). Junior outfielder Addison Poe leads the team in home runs (8) and doubles (8), while senior catcher Danika Spinogatti is the Eagles’ leader in RBIs (35) and slugging percentage (.889), as well as second in batting (.486) and on-base percentage (.591).

Junior pitcher Nevaeh Williams leads a pitching staff that has a combined team earned run average of 1.67. Williams is 13-2 with an 0.97 ERA, while striking out 139 batters in nearly 80 innings.

Montverde’s only two defeats came to other nationally ranked opponents, Florida school Doral Academy and Alabama power Orange Beach, the latter a 3-2 decision in eight innings. Since then, the Eagles have reeled off seven straight wins entering districts.

In The First Academy’s opening-round district win, senior Eva Rivera and Isabella Brown each had three-hit games, while eighth-grader Ava Brack homered and drove in four runs. Brown leads the Royals in batting (.483) and on-base percentage (.524).

The other 2A District 7 semifinal is set for 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday and will pit No. 2 seed Cornerstone Christian Academy against No. 3 Windermere Prep. Tuesday’s winners will face off for the district championship, set for 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.

Here’s everything you need to know about live streaming The First Academy vs. Montverde Academy.

•.  Live Stream: Watch on the NFHS Network.

The First Academy at Montverde Academy will air live on the NFHS Network. You can subscribe to the NFHS Network on a monthly basis or an annual subscription.

•.  Date: Tuesday, April 29

•.  Time: 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT

The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 29. The game will be played at the Montverde Softball Complex in Montverde, Fla.