Class 7A
Region 3
No. 5 Plant (20-7) at No. 4 Newsome (24-3), 7
The Wolves aim to repeat their January success against the Panthers. Newsome has had a strong season, with only losses to playoff teams. Plant is looking for revenge after a solid record against common opponents.
No. 6 Plant City (18-8) at No. 3 Lehigh Acres Lehigh (23-4), 7
Lehigh seeks a season sweep behind their scorers, while Plant City’s dynamic guard aims to avenge a previous loss.
Class 6A
Region 2
No. 8 Gaither (16-11) at No. 1 Orlando Evans (21-6), 7
Evans leads the high-scoring attack against Gaither in this playoff matchup.
Region 3
No. 8 Palmetto Ridge (19-8) at No. 1 Wiregrass Ranch (19-7), 7
The Bulls ride their explosive offense into the playoffs against the Bears.
No. 5 Palmetto (18-8) at No. 4 Wharton (21-6), 7
Wharton’s strong defense faces off against Palmetto’s high-scoring offense.
No. 7 Sunlake (18-7) at No. 2 Punta Gorda Charlotte (19-6), 7
The Seahawks match up against the Tarpons in what promises to be a close game.
No. 3 East Lake (19-8) at No. 6 Sickles (19-8), 7
The Eagles and Gryphons face off after splitting their regular season meetings.
Class 5A
Region 2
No. 8 Fivay (17-7) at No. 1 Leesburg (14-7), 7
Fivay takes on Leesburg in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
No. 5 Ocala Vanguard (13-13) at No. 4 Wesley Chapel (19-8), 7
Wesley Chapel’s high-scoring offense meets Vanguard in this playoff showdown.
Region 3
No. 5 Cape Coral (21-4) at No. 4 St. Petersburg (15-11), 7
Cape Coral’s high-scoring guard leads the team against St. Petersburg.
No. 7 Clearwater (13-12) at No. 2 Jesuit (20-7), 7
Jesuit faces off against Clearwater in a battle of high-powered offenses.
No. 6 Bradenton Southeast (13-10) at No. 3 Countryside (18-6), 7
Countryside’s dominant scorer matches up against Southeast in what promises to be a close game.
Class 4A
Region 3
No. 8 Island Coast (17-10) at No. 1 Gibbs (23-4), 7
Defending champion Gibbs faces off against Island Coast in this playoff matchup.
No. 5 Sarasota Booker (13-14) at No. 4 Seminole (13-8), 7
Sarasota Booker takes on Seminole in what promises to be an intense game.
No. 7 Chamberlain (19-8) at No. 2 Blake (22-4), 7
Defending state finalist Blake takes on Chamberlain in this exciting matchup.
No. 6 Dunedin (18-9) at No. 3 Boca Ciega (16-10), 7
Dunedin faces Boca Ciega in what promises to be a close game.
Class 3A
Region 2
No. 5 Lake Alfred Discovery (20-6) at No. 4 Calvary Christian (23-4), 7
Lake Alfred Discovery takes on Calvary Christian in this playoff showdown.
No. 7 Berkeley Prep (16-11) at No. 2 Lake Highland Prep (22-4), 7
Berkeley Prep faces off against Lake Highland Prep in an exciting matchup.
No. 6 Windermere Prep (13-13) at No. 3 Tampa Catholic (19-9), 7
Windermere Prep takes on Tampa Catholic in this playoff showdown.
Class 2A
Region 3
No. 8 Admiral Farragut (12-10) at No. 1 Tampa Prep (23-4), 7
Admiral Farragut faces Tampa Prep in this highly anticipated matchup.
No. 5 Indian Rocks Christian (18-7) at Tampa SLAM (16-10), 7
Indian Rocks Christian takes on Tampa SLAM in an exciting clash.
No. 7 Carrollwood Day (15-12) at No. 2 Naples First Baptist (25-2), 6
Carrollwood Day faces off against Naples First Baptist in a thrilling matchup.
No. 6 Clearwater Central Catholic (20-7) at No. 3 Bell Creek Academy (16-10), 7
Clearwater Central Catholic takes on Bell Creek Academy in what promises to be a close game.
Class 1A
Region 2
No. 8 Melbourne Florida Prep (15-3) at No. 1 North Tampa Christian (21-6), 7
Melbourne Florida Prep faces North Tampa Christian in this highly anticipated matchup.
No. 6 Altamonte Christian (11-16) at No. 3 Zephyrhills Christian (18-6), 7
Altamonte Christian takes on Zephyrhills Christian in what promises to be an exciting game.
Region 3
No. 8 Cambridge Christian (13-9) at No. 1 Lakeland Victory Christian (21-6), 7
Cambridge Christian faces Lakeland Victory Christian in what promises to be a thrilling matchup.
No. 6 Brandon Academy (19-6) at No. 3 Ave Maria Donahue Catholic (20-4), 7
Brandon Academy takes on Ave Maria Donahue Catholic in this intense playoff showdown.
Conclusion
The playoffs are heating up with some exciting matchups ahead. Fans can expect intense games filled with action, excitement, and surprises as teams battle it out for a chance at glory.
FAQs
Q: When do the playoffs start?
A: The playoffs start tonight with the region quarterfinals.
Q: Which teams are expected to perform well in the playoffs?
A: Teams like Newsome, Wiregrass Ranch, Lake Highland Prep, and Tampa Prep are among the favorites to make a deep run in the playoffs.