FLAG FOOTBALL: 2026 Class 3A District Tournament Preview — Breakdowns, Championship & Playoff Odds, Rankings & Players To Watch

Seminole Ridge returns as the defending Class 3A state champion, entering the district tournament with a 12-2 record and the top rating in the entire classification. Chiles, the defending state runner-up, brings a 12-2 record and 89% championship odds into District 3A-2 with another deep run squarely in their sights. Ponte Vedra, in just its second year as a program, enters at 14-0 and has built a legitimate case as the best team in 3A. District 3A-7 features six teams with real playoff probability, headlined by Seminole Ridge, making it one of the most loaded brackets in the state. Buchholz enters undefeated at 12-0 yet draws the second seed in District 3A-5 — one of the more fascinating seeding storylines of the tournament. With 16 districts getting underway this week, here is a district-by-district breakdown of the 3A field.

Rankings, district championship odds, and playoff odds come from FloridaHSFootball.com's Florida Power Ranking Index (noted as FPRI).

POWER 16 RANKINGS

Rank School Record PF PA Rating 1 Seminole Ridge (Westlake) 12-2 384 93 53.52 2 Ponte Vedra 14-0 444 57 50.92 3 East Bay (Gibsonton) 12-3 435 123 37.94 4 Chiles (Tallahassee) 12-2 316 93 37.40 5 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) 10-3 401 72 33.99 6 Land O Lakes 11-4 418 110 33.71 7 Niceville 13-2 479 127 33.60 8 Pace 10-5 323 140 31.41 9 Homestead 9-4 238 136 30.67 10 Buchholz (Gainesville) 12-0 435 32 30.57 11 Belleview 12-3 423 83 29.52 12 Bartram Trail (St. Johns) 14-1 393 82 27.95 13 Springstead (Spring Hill) 11-3 317 100 25.82 14 Oviedo 9-1 200 40 25.68 15 Martin County (Stuart) 13-1 265 48 23.32 16 Gateway Charter (Fort Myers) 9-2 407 34 23.27

DISTRICT 3A-1

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Niceville 13-2 1 67.2% 99% Pace 10-5 2 53% 99% Gulf Breeze 8-4 3 41% 55.3% Navarre 7-8 4 29% 44.5% Crestview 7-7 5 17% 23.6% Tate (Cantonment) 6-7 6 5% 5%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Niceville vs. Bye

#4 Navarre vs. #5 Crestview, 6 CT

#2 Pace vs. Bye

#3 Gulf Breeze vs. #6 Tate, 6 CT

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Niceville vs. Winner G2, 6 CT

#2 Pace vs. Winner G4, 6 CT

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 6 CT

THE SKINNY: Niceville leads District 3A-1 at 67.2% championship odds with a 13-2 record against the 181st-ranked schedule. Peyton Carter is the top signal-caller in this district — 3,425 passing yards and 58 touchdowns. Pace holds 53% at 10-5 against the 39th-ranked schedule, led by Avery McBride's 3,330 passing yards and 45 touchdowns and Emma Sutton's 774 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns, and 12 sacks. Navarre's Avery Didion is a two-way standout with 1,353 receiving yards, 17 touchdowns, 98 flag pulls, and 11 defensive interceptions. Jamya Bonham added 2,105 passing yards and 18 touchdowns for the Raiders. Crestview's Makenzie Ward threw for 1,773 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Bulldogs. Gulf Breeze carries 41%, Navarre 29%, and Crestview 17%. All games in Central Time. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Peyton Carter, Niceville : 3,425 passing yards and 58 touchdowns

Avery McBride, Pace : 3,330 passing yards and 45 touchdowns

Avery Didion, Navarre : 1,353 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, 98 flag pulls, 11 defensive interceptions

Jamya Bonham, Navarre : 2,105 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, 426 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns

Emma Sutton, Pace : 774 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, 41 flag pulls, 12 sacks

Makenzie Ward, Crestview : 1,773 passing yards and 13 touchdowns

DISTRICT 3A-2

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Chiles (Tallahassee) 12-2 1 89% 99% Lincoln (Tallahassee) 10-5 2 53% 99% Leon (Tallahassee) 6-6 3 41% 41% Mosley (Lynn Haven) 6-3 4 29% 29%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Semifinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Chiles vs. #4 Mosley, 6:30

#2 Lincoln vs. #3 Leon, 6

Finals — Wed., Apr. 22

Winner G1 vs. Winner G2, 6

THE SKINNY: Chiles is the defending 3A state runner-up at 89% championship odds with a 12-2 record against the 26th-ranked schedule. Kendall Sadberry led the Timberwolves with 1,443 passing yards and 22 touchdowns while rushing for 409 more. Francesca Fernandes and Lainey Crisafulli anchored the defense with 62 and 55 flag pulls and 5 defensive interceptions each, respectively. Lincoln holds 53% at 10-5, led by Samorja Waller's 2,020 passing yards and 20 touchdowns with 525 rushing yards. Jamiya Brown proved a versatile weapon with 1,022 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, and 13 defensive interceptions. Leon carries 41% at 6-6 with Brooke Marshall running for 1,146 yards and 22 touchdowns. Mosley is a first-year program at 6-3. With only four teams, this district goes straight to the semifinals. Finals on Wed., Apr. 22. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Samorja Waller, Lincoln : 2,020 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, 525 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns

Jamiya Brown, Lincoln : 680 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, 1,022 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, 13 defensive interceptions

Kendall Sadberry, Chiles : 1,443 passing yards and 22 touchdowns, 409 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns

Brooke Marshall, Leon : 1,146 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns

Francesca Fernandes, Chiles : 62 flag pulls, 5 defensive interceptions

Lainey Crisafulli, Chiles : 55 flag pulls, 5 defensive interceptions

DISTRICT 3A-3

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Ponte Vedra 14-0 1 88% 99% Bartram Trail (St. Johns) 14-1 2 53% 99% Fleming Island 8-5 3 41% 89.8% Orange Park 10-2 4 29% 78.4% Nease (Ponte Vedra) 9-5 5 17% 66.6% Middleburg 7-4 6 5% 47% Fletcher (Neptune Beach) 4-8 7 0% 0% First Coast (Jacksonville) 4-7 8 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Ponte Vedra vs. #8 First Coast, 7

#4 Orange Park vs. #5 Fleming Island, 6

#2 Bartram Trail vs. #7 Fletcher, 6

#3 Nease vs. #6 Middleburg, 6

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

Winner G1 vs. Winner G2, 6

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 6

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 6

THE SKINNY: District 3A-3 is one of the most stacked brackets in all of 3A. Ponte Vedra leads at 88% championship odds in just their second year as a program — the Sharks are 14-0 and led by Izzy Murray's 3,476 passing yards and 52 touchdowns. Julia Conroy gave her 1,055 receiving yards, 18 touchdowns, and 14 defensive interceptions. Bartram Trail holds 53% at 14-1, with Kaila Pierce throwing for 2,940 yards and 51 touchdowns and Riley Abelon adding 1,249 receiving yards, 20 touchdowns, and 84 flag pulls. Orange Park's Ella Crowe has thrown for 1,471 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for 345 more. Middleburg's Kennedy Jeffress has thrown for 1,344 yards and 22 touchdowns while rushing for 484 more with 7 defensive interceptions. Nease holds 17% at 9-5, Middleburg 5% at 7-4. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Izzy Murray, Ponte Vedra : 3,476 passing yards and 52 touchdowns, 63 flag pulls

Kaila Pierce, Bartram Trail : 2,940 passing yards and 51 touchdowns

Riley Abelon, Bartram Trail : 1,249 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns, 84 flag pulls

Kennedy Jeffress, Middleburg : 1,344 passing yards and 22 touchdowns, 484 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, 7 defensive interceptions

Julia Conroy, Ponte Vedra : 1,055 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns, 46 flag pulls, 14 defensive interceptions

Ella Crowe, Orange Park : 1,471 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, 345 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns

DISTRICT 3A-4

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Oviedo 9-1 1 79.7% 99% Lake Howell (Winter Park) 11-4 2 53% 95.7% Mainland (Daytona Beach) 7-7 3 41% 62.4% Lyman (Longwood) 7-6 4 29% 39.2% Winter Springs 1-7 5 0% 0% East River (Orlando) 6-9 6 17% 17% Matanzas (Palm Coast) 3-12 7 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — QUARTERFINALS AT HIGHER SEED | SEMIS & FINALS AT MATANZAS HIGH SCHOOL

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Oviedo vs. Bye

#4 Lyman vs. #5 Winter Springs, 7

#2 Lake Howell vs. #7 Matanzas, 7

#3 Mainland vs. #6 East River, 7

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Oviedo vs. Winner G2, 7 — at Matanzas HS

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 6 — at Matanzas HS

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 6:30 — at Matanzas HS

THE SKINNY: Oviedo leads at 79.7% championship odds with a 9-1 record against the 107th-ranked schedule. Reese Sanderson leads the Lions with 1,632 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. Lake Howell holds 53% at 11-4 against the 100th-ranked schedule — the Silver Hawks are a legitimate title contender, led by Vail Gallagher, who has rushed for 533 yards, with Sianna Morales adding 18 sacks and Adrianna Rodriguez contributing 17 more. Mainland carries 41% at 7-7 with Natalie Williams throwing for 1,867 yards and 11 touchdowns while leading the district with 21 sacks. Lyman holds 29% at 7-6, led by Abby Armstrong's 1,315 passing yards and 15 touchdowns with 348 rushing yards, Adalyn Gutherman's 823 rushing yards and 621 receiving yards, and Aylin Milavetz pulling 88 flags, while Ariel Bush-Williams has added 21 sacks. East River checks in at 17%. Matanzas and Winter Springs are at 0%. Semifinals and finals move to Matanzas High School. A notable FPRI-FHSAA divergence: the FHSAA seeded Winter Springs fifth and East River sixth, while FPRI rates East River higher at 17% championship odds.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Reese Sanderson, Oviedo : 1,632 passing yards and 20 touchdowns

Vail Gallagher, Lake Howell : 533 rushing yards

Sianna Morales, Lake Howell : 18 sacks

Natalie Williams, Mainland : 1,867 passing yards and 11 touchdowns, 36 flag pulls, 21 sacks

Abby Armstrong, Lyman : 1,315 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, 348 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns

Adalyn Gutherman, Lyman : 823 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, 621 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns

DISTRICT 3A-5

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Belleview 12-3 1 53% 99% Buchholz (Gainesville) 12-0 2 66.1% 99% Wekiva (Apopka) 5-8 3 29% 31.9% Lake Minneola 9-5 4 41% 45.7% Edgewater (Orlando) 3-8 5 0% 0% South Lake (Groveland) 3-6 6 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Belleview vs. Bye

#4 Lake Minneola vs. #5 Edgewater, 6

#2 Buchholz vs. Bye

#3 Wekiva vs. #6 South Lake, 6

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Belleview vs. Winner G2, 6

#2 Buchholz vs. Winner G4, 6

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 6

THE SKINNY: Buchholz is undefeated at 12-0, but the FHSAA gave the top seed to Belleview — and FPRI agrees with that decision. Belleview holds 53% at 12-3 against the 151st-ranked schedule, led by Jazmyn Rivas's 2,474 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and 589 rushing yards with 43 flag pulls and 11 defensive interceptions. Buchholz leads at 66.1% with Isabella Alexander throwing for 2,940 yards and 43 touchdowns. Taylor Booth gave her 1,780 receiving yards, 25 touchdowns, and 18 defensive interceptions. Alessia Torres pulled 127 flags, and Jasmine Hardy added 44 sacks — two elite defenders anchoring one of the better units in 3A. Eileen Perez contributed 85 flag pulls and 24 sacks. Lake Minneola carries 41% at 9-5, Wekiva 29% at 5-8. Edgewater and South Lake are at 0%.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Jazmyn Rivas, Belleview : 2,474 passing yards and 41 touchdowns, 589 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, 43 flag pulls, 11 defensive interceptions

Isabella Alexander, Buchholz : 2,940 passing yards and 43 touchdowns

Taylor Booth, Buchholz : 1,780 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns, 18 defensive interceptions

Alessia Torres, Buchholz : 460 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, 127 flag pulls, 12 defensive interceptions

Jasmine Hardy, Buchholz : 122 flag pulls, 44 sacks

Eileen Perez, Buchholz : 85 flag pulls, 24 sacks

DISTRICT 3A-6

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Auburndale 11-3 1 83.4% 91.8% Lake Gibson (Lakeland) 5-6 2 41% 41% Lakeland 4-4 3 53% 53% Bartow 3-9 4 0% 0% Sebring 0-12 5 0% 0% Kathleen (Lakeland) 1-7 6 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Auburndale vs. Bye

#4 Bartow vs. #5 Sebring, 7:30

#2 Lake Gibson vs. Bye

#3 Lakeland vs. #6 Kathleen, 7:30

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Auburndale vs. Winner G2, 7:30

#2 Lake Gibson vs. Winner G4, 7:30

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 7:30

THE SKINNY: Auburndale leads at 83.4% championship odds with an 11-3 record. Janae Blocker led the Bloodhounds on the ground with 634 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, and Ja'Tasha Blane added 255 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Chloe Cassista pulled 69 flags, Kaylee Dibble added 35 sacks and 55 flag pulls, and Mykayla Jones contributed 9 defensive interceptions. Sebring's Corinna Strong pulled 67 flags and picked off 5 passes for the Blue Streaks, who went 0-12 against the 59th-ranked schedule. Lakeland holds 53% at 4-4, Lake Gibson carries 41% at 5-6. A FPRI-FHSAA divergence: FPRI ranks Lakeland second and Lake Gibson third, but the FHSAA seeded Lake Gibson second. All games at 7:30 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Kaylee Dibble, Auburndale : 55 flag pulls, 35 sacks

Corinna Strong, Sebring : 67 flag pulls, 5 defensive interceptions

Chloe Cassista, Auburndale : 69 flag pulls

Janae Blocker, Auburndale : 634 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns

Mykayla Jones, Auburndale : 47 flag pulls, 9 defensive interceptions

Ja Tasha Blane, Auburndale : 255 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, 6 defensive interceptions

DISTRICT 3A-7

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Seminole Ridge (Westlake) 12-2 1 95.2% 99% Martin County (Stuart) 13-1 2 53% 99% South Fork (Stuart) 10-4 3 41% 99% Viera (Melbourne) 9-0 4 5% 47.4% Melbourne 10-4 5 29% 79.4% Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 10-5 6 17% 65.8% Fort Pierce Westwood 5-5 7 0% 1.2% Sebastian River (Sebastian) 2-5 8 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — ALL GAMES AT SOUTH FORK HIGH SCHOOL

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Seminole Ridge vs. #8 Sebastian River, 7

#4 Viera vs. #5 Melbourne, 6

#2 Martin County vs. #7 Fort Pierce Westwood, 7

#3 South Fork vs. #6 Forest Hill, 6

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

Winner G1 vs. Winner G2, 6

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 7

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 6

THE SKINNY: District 3A-7 is one of the most remarkable districts in all of 3A. Seminole Ridge is the defending 3A state champion and enters at 95.2% championship odds with a 12-2 record against the 2nd-ranked schedule. Aubrey Fogel led the Hawks with 2,954 passing yards and 42 touchdowns — Avaree Brant gave her 965 receiving yards, 19 touchdowns and 63 flag pulls. The entire tournament is hosted at South Fork. Martin County holds 53% at 13-1, led by Bri Williams rushing for 318 yards and Hanna Grant picking off 6 passes on defense. South Fork carries 41% at 10-4 with Alyssa Inchierchiere throwing for 1,082 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for 274 more. Viera, a first-year program at 9-0, holds 5% — Caitlyn Cox threw for 1,628 yards and 15 touchdowns, and Yonecia Ingram added 33 sacks. Ariana Babilonia contributed 450 rushing yards and 295 receiving yards. Melbourne holds 29% at 10-4. Forest Hill 17% at 10-5. A FPRI-FHSAA divergence: the FHSAA seeded Viera fourth and Melbourne fifth, while FPRI ranks Melbourne higher.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Aubrey Fogel, Seminole Ridge : 2,954 passing yards and 42 touchdowns

Avaree Brant, Seminole Ridge : 965 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns, 63 flag pulls

Bri Williams, Martin County : 318 rushing yards

Hanna Grant, Martin County : 6 defensive interceptions

Alyssa Inchierchiere, South Fork : 1,082 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, 274 rushing yards and 1 touchdown

Caitlyn Cox, Viera : 1,628 passing yards and 15 touchdowns

DISTRICT 3A-8

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Land O Lakes 11-4 1 72.9% 99% Springstead (Spring Hill) 11-3 2 53% 99% Wharton (Tampa) 10-5 3 41% 90.5% Sunlake (Land O'Lakes) 10-5 4 29% 85.2% Wiregrass Ranch (Wesley Chapel) 7-6 5 17% 18.7% Cypress Creek (Wesley Chapel) 6-7 6 0% 0% Wesley Chapel 3-11 7 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Land O Lakes vs. Bye

#4 Sunlake vs. #5 Wiregrass Ranch, 6 — at Wiregrass HS

#2 Springstead vs. #7 Wesley Chapel, 6

#3 Wharton vs. #6 Cypress Creek, 7

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Land O Lakes vs. Winner G2, 6

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 6

Finals — Wed., Apr. 22

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 6

THE SKINNY: Land O Lakes leads at 72.9% championship odds with an 11-4 record against the 30th-ranked schedule. Sophia Spiegel led the Gators with 2,418 passing yards and 41 touchdowns while rushing for 829 yards and 14 more scores. Maxdyn Luedy added 537 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, and 82 flag pulls. Springstead holds 53% at 11-3 with Kennedy Spooner throwing for 2,790 yards and 37 touchdowns. Wharton carries 41% at 10-5 with Riley Downs throwing for 1,972 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 436 more with 7 defensive interceptions. Sunlake holds 29% at 10-5 with Reese Gerhart throwing for 2,060 yards and 26 touchdowns and Kennedy Schaer adding 747 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 defensive interceptions. G2 is at Wiregrass HS. Finals on Wed., Apr. 22. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sophia Spiegel, Land O Lakes : 2,418 passing yards and 41 touchdowns, 829 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns

Riley Downs, Wharton : 1,972 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, 436 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, 7 defensive interceptions

Kennedy Spooner, Springstead : 2,790 passing yards and 37 touchdowns

Reese Gerhart, Sunlake : 2,060 passing yards and 26 touchdowns, 448 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, 5 defensive interceptions

Kennedy Schaer, Sunlake : 747 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, 54 flag pulls, 10 defensive interceptions

Maxdyn Luedy, Land O Lakes : 537 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, 82 flag pulls, 5 defensive interceptions

DISTRICT 3A-9

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds East Bay (Gibsonton) 12-3 1 91% 99% Parrish 11-4 2 53% 99% Tampa Bay Tech 6-5 3 41% 67.5% Spoto (Riverview) 6-5 4 29% 39.9% Leto (Tampa) 4-11 5 5% 5% Braden River (Bradenton) 6-7 6 17% 17% Gaither (Tampa) 1-9 7 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 East Bay vs. Bye

#4 Spoto vs. #5 Leto, 7

#2 Parrish vs. #7 Gaither, 7

#3 Tampa Bay Tech vs. #6 Braden River, 7

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 East Bay vs. Winner G2, 7

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 7

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 7

THE SKINNY: East Bay leads at 91% championship odds with a 12-3 record against the 18th-ranked schedule. Victoria Whitfield is one of the most complete players in 3A — 2,318 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 728 rushing yards with 15 more scores and 40 flag pulls. Jazalyn Baluja added 741 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. Parrish holds 53% at 11-4. Tampa Bay Tech carries 41% at 6-5. Leto holds 5% at 4-11 but has three contributors worth watching — Bella Stypmann threw for 1,281 yards and 16 touchdowns, Kaylanny Jimenez pulled 60 flags and added 23 sacks, and Sanaai Taylor added 47 flag pulls and 6 defensive interceptions. Spoto holds 29%, Braden River 17%. All games at 7 p.m. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Victoria Whitfield, East Bay : 2,318 passing yards and 31 touchdowns, 728 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, 40 flag pulls

Bella Stypmann, Leto : 1,281 passing yards and 16 touchdowns, 46 flag pulls, 10 defensive interceptions

Kaylanny Jimenez, Leto : 434 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, 60 flag pulls, 23 sacks

Sanaai Taylor, Leto : 355 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, 47 flag pulls, 6 defensive interceptions

Adelesa Curri, Leto : 90 flag pulls

Jazalyn Baluja, East Bay : 741 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns

DISTRICT 3A-10

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds East Lake (Tarpon Springs) 9-4 1 78.2% 99% Mitchell (New Port Richey) 11-4 2 53% 96% Manatee (Bradenton) 10-4 3 41% 80.7% Largo 6-9 4 0% 0% Hollins (St. Petersburg) 3-11 5 0% 0% Palmetto 2-9 6 0% 0% Pinellas Park (Largo) 0-12 7 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 East Lake vs. Bye

#4 Largo vs. #5 Hollins, 7

#2 Mitchell vs. #7 Pinellas Park, 7

#3 Manatee vs. #6 Palmetto, 7

Semifinals — Wed., Apr. 22

#1 East Lake vs. Winner G2, 7

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 7

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 7

THE SKINNY: East Lake leads at 78.2% championship odds with a 9-4 record against the 54th-ranked schedule. Taylor Feeley led the Eagles with 1,883 passing yards and 22 touchdowns — Sienna Zaccardo added 346 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, and 52 flag pulls. Mitchell holds 53% at 11-4 with Adelyn Taliafero throwing for 2,245 yards and 36 touchdowns and Moriah Hillmon adding 558 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns, and 36 flag pulls. Manatee carries 41% at 10-4 with Brandi Carter throwing for 1,409 yards and 26 touchdowns, and Denylah Smalls contributing 13 sacks and 541 receiving yards. Largo, Palmetto, Hollins, and Pinellas Park are all at 0%. Semifinals jump to Wed., Apr. 22. A FPRI-FHSAA divergence: FPRI ranks Manatee third and Mitchell second, but the FHSAA flipped them.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Adelyn Taliafero, Mitchell : 2,245 passing yards and 36 touchdowns

Taylor Feeley, East Lake : 1,883 passing yards and 22 touchdowns

Brandi Carter, Manatee : 1,409 passing yards and 26 touchdowns

Denylah Smalls, Manatee : 469 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, 541 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, 13 sacks

Sienna Zaccardo, East Lake : 346 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, 52 flag pulls, 6 defensive interceptions

Moriah Hillmon, Mitchell : 558 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, 36 flag pulls, 5 defensive interceptions

DISTRICT 3A-11

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Mariner (Cape Coral) 7-5 1 73.1% 94.1% Fort Myers 6-4 2 53% 76.5% Ida Baker (Cape Coral) 5-5 3 29% 29% North Fort Myers 4-3 4 41% 42.8% Cape Coral 0-9 5 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Mariner vs. Bye

#4 North Fort Myers vs. #5 Cape Coral, 7

#2 Fort Myers vs. Bye

#3 Ida Baker vs. Bye

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Mariner vs. Winner G2, 7

#2 Fort Myers vs. #3 Ida Baker, 7

Finals — Wed., Apr. 22

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 7

THE SKINNY: Mariner leads at 73.1% championship odds with a 7-5 record, and the entire stat picture for this district comes from the Tritons. Sophia Flinn threw for 955 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 443 more. Kelsi Longabardi added 438 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns, and 8 defensive interceptions. Maya Wilson pulled 37 flags and Gabby Silva added 4 defensive interceptions. Fort Myers holds 53% at 6-4, North Fort Myers carries 41% at 4-3, and Ida Baker holds 29% at 5-5. Cape Coral went 0-9 against the 94th-ranked schedule. Finals on Wed., Apr. 22. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sophia Flinn, Mariner : 955 passing yards and 19 touchdowns, 443 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, 4 defensive interceptions

Kelsi Longabardi, Mariner : 438 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, 8 defensive interceptions

Maya Wilson, Mariner : 37 flag pulls

Gabby Silva, Mariner : 4 defensive interceptions

DISTRICT 3A-12

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Gateway Charter (Fort Myers) 9-2 1 81.2% 99% Riverdale (Fort Myers) 6-3 2 53% 98.9% Lehigh (Lehigh Acres) 5-2 3 41% 60.8% Gateway (Fort Myers) 5-7 4 29% 29% East Lee County (Lehigh Acres) 4-6 5 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Gateway Charter vs. Bye

#4 Gateway vs. #5 East Lee County, 7

#2 Riverdale vs. Bye

#3 Lehigh vs. Bye

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Gateway Charter vs. Winner G2, 7

#2 Riverdale vs. #3 Lehigh, 7

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 7

THE SKINNY: Gateway Charter leads at 81.2% championship odds with a 9-2 record. Taylor Brock led the Griffins with 2,524 passing yards and 42 touchdowns — Bella Burgess added 677 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 defensive interceptions, Jazmin Johnson contributed 345 receiving yards and 9 sacks, and Lizy Mendez added 615 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Gateway (Fort Myers) holds 29% at 5-7, with Patricia Rodriguez throwing for 1,529 yards and 28 touchdowns while rushing for 656 more, and Lenyra Cambran pulling 51 flags and adding 31 sacks. Riverdale holds 53% at 6-3, Lehigh carries 41% at 5-2. Gateway Charter was moved up from 1A ahead of this season to address geographical issues in their former district. All games at 7 p.m. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Taylor Brock, Gateway Charter : 2,524 passing yards and 42 touchdowns

Patricia Rodriguez, Gateway : 1,529 passing yards and 28 touchdowns, 656 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, 4 defensive interceptions

Lenyra Cambran, Gateway : 51 flag pulls, 31 sacks

Bella Burgess, Gateway Charter : 677 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, 10 defensive interceptions

Jazmin Johnson, Gateway Charter : 345 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, 38 flag pulls, 9 sacks

Lizy Mendez, Gateway Charter : 615 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, 6 defensive interceptions

DISTRICT 3A-13

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Coconut Creek 11-3 1 99.9% 99% West Boca Raton 4-4 2 53% 53% Coral Springs 6-7 3 41% 41% Atlantic (Delray Beach) 5-5 4 29% 29% Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 3-10 5 0% 0% Deerfield Beach 4-11 6 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Coconut Creek vs. Bye

#4 Atlantic vs. #5 Blanche Ely, 6

#2 West Boca Raton vs. Bye

#3 Coral Springs vs. #6 Deerfield Beach, 5

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Coconut Creek vs. Winner G2, 5

#2 West Boca Raton vs. Winner G4, 5

Finals — Wed., Apr. 22

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 5

THE SKINNY: Coconut Creek enters at 99.9% championship odds with an 11-3 record against the 106th-ranked schedule. Mylie Carlson led the Cougars with 1,356 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, and Nia Ennis added 539 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Laila Standifer picked off 4 passes on defense. West Boca Raton holds 53% at 4-4. Atlantic (Delray Beach) holds 29% at 5-5 with Terriana Ammons rushing for 332 yards on the season. Coral Springs carries 41% at 6-7. Blanche Ely and Deerfield Beach are at 0%. Finals on Wed., Apr. 22 at 5 p.m. A notable FPRI-FHSAA divergence: FPRI ranks Coral Springs third and Atlantic fourth, but the FHSAA seeded Atlantic fourth and Coral Springs fifth.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Mylie Carlson, Coconut Creek : 1,356 passing yards and 27 touchdowns

Nia Ennis, Coconut Creek : 539 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns

Terriana Ammons, Atlantic : 332 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns

Laila Standifer, Coconut Creek : 4 defensive interceptions

DISTRICT 3A-14

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) 10-3 1 83.7% 99% Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes) 10-5 2 53% 99% Nova (Davie) 9-6 3 41% 99% South Plantation 7-8 4 29% 44.2% Cooper City 6-8 5 17% 17% Fort Lauderdale 6-7 6 0% 0% Pembroke Pines Charter 0-14 7 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — ALL GAMES AT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Bye

#4 South Plantation vs. #5 Cooper City, 4

#2 Boyd Anderson vs. #7 Pembroke Pines Charter, 7

#3 Nova vs. #6 Fort Lauderdale, 5:30

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Winner G2, 7

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 5:30

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 6

THE SKINNY: St. Thomas Aquinas leads at 83.7% championship odds with a 10-3 record against the 93rd-ranked schedule, and the entire tournament is hosted there. Sam Calavetta led the Raiders with 1,621 passing yards and 38 touchdowns. Boyd Anderson holds 53% at 10-5 with Amariya Pinkney throwing for 1,934 yards and 33 touchdowns while rushing for 400 more. Nova carries 41% at 9-6 with Dezrihana Medina throwing for 1,804 yards and 18 touchdowns while rushing for 770 more with 64 flag pulls. South Plantation holds 29% at 7-8 with McKenzie Livermore rushing for 1,199 yards and 16 touchdowns. Fort Lauderdale's Zoila Morrison rushed for 1,822 yards. Cooper City holds 17%, Fort Lauderdale is at 0%, and Pembroke Pines Charter went 0-14. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Dezrihana Medina, Nova : 1,804 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, 770 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, 64 flag pulls

Amariya Pinkney, Boyd Anderson : 1,934 passing yards and 33 touchdowns, 400 rushing yards and 1 touchdown

Sam Calavetta, St. Thomas Aquinas : 1,621 passing yards and 38 touchdowns

Zoila Morrison, Fort Lauderdale : 1,822 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns

McKenzie Livermore, South Plantation : 1,199 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns

Mckenzie Livermore, South Plantation : 1,825 passing yards and 22 touchdowns

DISTRICT 3A-15

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Everglades (Miramar) 10-3 1 72.4% 99% North Miami 5-4 2 53% 89.7% McArthur (Hollywood) 9-5 3 29% 63.4% Miramar 4-6 4 0% 0% Hollywood Hills 6-7 5 0% 0% Mater Academy (Hialeah Gardens) 7-4 6 41% 77.6% South Broward (Hollywood) 3-10 7 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Everglades vs. Bye

#4 North Miami vs. #5 Miramar, 7

#2 Mater Academy vs. #7 South Broward, 3:30 — at Doral Meadows Park

#3 McArthur vs. #6 Hollywood Hills, 6:30

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Everglades vs. Winner G2, 4:30 — at South Broward HS

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 5:30 — at South Broward HS

Finals — Wed., Apr. 22

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 5 — at South Broward HS

THE SKINNY: Everglades (Miramar) leads at 72.4% championship odds with a 10-3 record. Stat data is limited in this district. Miramar's Jaziah Graham rushed for 396 yards and 6 touchdowns. McArthur's Jaylah Bryant added 298 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, and Charlize Pierre picked off 4 passes. North Miami holds 53% at 5-4, McArthur carries 29% at 9-5, and Mater Academy holds 41% at 7-4. A notable FPRI-FHSAA divergence: FPRI ranks Mater Academy third and McArthur fourth, but the FHSAA seeded McArthur third and Mater Academy sixth. G3 is at Doral Meadows Park at 3:30 p.m. Semifinals, and finals move to South Broward HS. Finals on Wed., Apr. 22.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Jaziah Graham, Miramar : 396 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns

Jaylah Bryant, McArthur : 298 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns

Charlize Pierre, McArthur : 4 defensive interceptions

DISTRICT 3A-16

School Record Seed District Championship Odds Playoff Odds Homestead 9-4 1 93.9% 99% Miami Southridge 6-6 2 53% 84.7% Braddock (Miami) 7-5 3 41% 66.6% Miami Coral Park 8-4 4 29% 56.1% Varela (Miami) 5-4 5 17% 43.8% Miami Beach 5-6 6 5% 15.9% Dr. Krop (Miami) 0-7 7 0% 0%

PAIRINGS — HIGHER SEED HOSTS

Quarterfinals — Mon., Apr. 20

#1 Homestead vs. Bye

#4 Coral Park vs. #5 Varela, 4

#2 Southridge vs. #7 Dr. Krop, 4

#3 Braddock vs. #6 Miami Beach, 3:30

Semifinals — Tue., Apr. 21

#1 Homestead vs. Winner G2, 4

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 4

Finals — Thu., Apr. 23

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 4

THE SKINNY: Homestead leads at 93.9% championship odds with a 9-4 record against the 16th-ranked schedule. Angelyn Molina led the Broncos with 2,463 passing yards and 30 touchdowns. Southridge holds 53% at 6-6 against the 13th-ranked schedule — a .500 record against elite competition that FPRI respects — led by Aubrey Gisbert's 968 passing yards and 9 touchdowns. Braddock carries 41% at 7-5 with Anna Rubiera throwing for 1,316 yards and 18 touchdowns, and Adriana Junco adding 725 receiving yards and 353 rushing yards. Varela holds 17% at 5-4 with Chloe Campos throwing for 1,151 yards and 11 touchdowns while rushing for 387 more, and Elisa Thompson contributing 20 sacks. Miami Coral Park holds 29% at 8-4. Miami Beach checks in at 5%. All games at 4 p.m. FPRI nailed the seeding order perfectly.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Angelyn Molina, Homestead : 2,463 passing yards and 30 touchdowns

Chloe Campos, Varela : 1,151 passing yards and 11 touchdowns, 387 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, 6 defensive interceptions

Elisa Thompson, Varela : 276 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, 51 flag pulls, 20 sacks

Anna Rubiera, Braddock : 1,316 passing yards and 18 touchdowns

Adriana Junco, Braddock : 353 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 725 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns

Aubrey Gisbert, Southridge : 968 passing yards and 9 touchdowns

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