UPDATE: The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has just announced the brackets for the highly anticipated high school boys soccer regional playoffs across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. With a goal to break nearly a decade-long championship drought, schools are gearing up for an intense competition starting soon.
First-round regional matches kick off on Monday, February 2, for Classes 1A-3A, followed by action for Classes 4A-7A beginning on Thursday, February 5. This is a crucial moment for local teams, as they strive to make a mark in the playoffs and bring home a championship.
The finals for Classes 1A through 3A are scheduled to take place from February 17-21 at Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale, near Lakeland. Following that, the finals for Classes 4A through 7A will be held from February 23-28 at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Here’s a quick look at the matchups for the first rounds:
REGION 1-4A:
(8) Tallahassee Rickards at (1) Fort Walton Beach
(5) Panama City Bay at (4) Ocala Vanguard
(6) Stanton at (3) Bishop Kenny
(7) West Florida at (2) Wakulla
REGION 1-3A:
(8) Fernandina Beach at (1) North Bay Haven
(4) Bolles at (5) Pensacola Catholic
(6) Suwannee at (3) Alachua Santa Fe
(7) South Walton at (2) Wolfson
REGION 1-2A:
(8) Branford at (1) Tallahassee Maclay
(5) Global Academy at (4) Williston
(6) Marianna at (3) P.K. Yonge
(7) Providence at (2) Episcopal
REGION 1-1A:
(8) Mount Dora Christian at (1) University Christian
(5) Gainesville Oak Hall at (4) St. Joseph
(7) Community Christian at (2) Rocky Bayou Christian
(6) Academy at the Lakes at (3) Redeemer Christian
These matchups represent a critical opportunity for athletes to showcase their talent on a significant stage. Fans across the region are eager to rally behind their teams as they push toward what could be a groundbreaking season.
Stay tuned for updates as these matchups unfold and the journey to the finals intensifies! Share this news with fellow supporters and keep the excitement alive as the countdown to kickoff begins!