FTL Riptide Softball

🌊 **RIPTIDE IS STILL ALIVE IN COLUMBUS!** 🌊

We went 1-1 today as double-elimination play got underway at the 2026 GSWS.

🔥 Game 1: Riptide 20 - The Loft 5

We came out swinging and took care of business in a big way, putting up 20 runs to open bracket play with a statement win.

🥎 Game 2: Trouble C 14 - Riptide 10

A hard-fought battle in Game 2, but we came up just short and took our first loss of the double-elimination tournament.

That means the road gets a whole lot tougher from here.

Tomorrow, we hit the field at 11:30 AM with our backs against the wall. If we want to keep playing into Saturday, the mission is simple:

WIN. SIX. STRAIGHT.

We didn’t come all the way to Columbus to go quietly.

See you at 11:30. 🌊

🌊 POOL PLAY COMPLETE: RIPTIDE FINISHES 3-1! 🌊

We split our two games today to close out pool play at the 2026 GSWS Columbus finishing with a 3-1 record and earning the #17 seed heading into the double-elimination tournament! 💪🥎

Game 1: Win

Riptide had to battle from behind, but this team kept fighting and found a way to get it done.

Game 1 MVP: Kelly Immel

Kelly was huge on both sides of the ball, pitching a great game and then stepping up when we needed it most with the game-winning hit to complete the comeback! 🔥

Game 1: Loss

A tough one to close out pool play. We battled, but couldn't get enough going to finish the day 2-0.

Still, 3-1 through pool play puts us exactly where we want to be: playing meaningful softball with everything in front of us.

Now the real fun begins. 😤

🏆 DOUBLE ELIMINATION STARTS TOMORROW
🆚 The Loft - San Diego
🕗 8:00 AM
🌊 #17 Seed Riptide

🌊 RIPTIDE STARTS 2-0 IN COLUMBUS!🌊

Couldn’t ask for a better start to the 2026 GSWS Columbus!

Riptide came out ready to play today and opened the week with a 2-0 start. 🔥

Two games. Two wins. Business handled. ✅✅

It’s a long week and there’s plenty of softball still ahead, but we couldn’t have drawn it up much better for Day 1.

Game 1 MVP: Charles Dunn
Game 2 MVP: Memo Cortez

Columbus, we’re here. 😤

💄✨ IMPORTANT DRAG WARS UPDATE ✨💄

After a lot of discussion and consideration, we have made the decision to postpone Drag Wars 2.

This wasn’t an easy decision because we know how excited so many people were for this event, and trust us, we were too. The support, messages, and excitement from the community have meant the world to us.

At the end of the day, we want Drag Wars to be as big, fun, and unforgettable as possible. Rather than force the timing, we feel it’s best to take a step back, regroup, and come back with an even stronger event for everyone involved.

To everyone who purchased VIP tables, sponsored, shared posts, or planned to attend, thank you. Your support for Riptide and our community means everything ❤️

👠✨ CALLING ALL PERFORMERS ✨👠

Think you have what it takes to own the Drag Wars stage? 👑

FTL Riptide is officially looking for performers for Drag Wars 2 at The Well - Wilton Manors on July 11th!

💰 $500 cash prize
🏆 Trophy
👑 12 months of bragging rights

And because we know performing isn’t cheap, ALL performers will receive a 💵 $50 stipend 💵 to help cover the costs associated with getting drag-ready.

Whether you’re an experienced queen or someone ready to step into the spotlight for the first time, we want to hear from you 💄✨

Interested in competing? Comment below, text Joseph Ioia (352) 328-1506, or reach out to any Riptide team member.