Talk about a region that changed drastically...only 3 of the 8 playoff teams from last season return this year...Central, Norland and Dillard. Northwestern, Carol City and Mainland are out of the way of Central, which is a boon for them. They do get always strong Southridge, though, which drops all the way down from 8A. And with the addition of Braden River and Jefferson to Region 3, that region may not be quite the pushover it has been in the past for the 6A Miami teams.
Playoff teams for Region 4 could look something like below. Italicized teams won district titles last year. Central is loaded with talent and should be the heavy favorite. Naples is always strong and got Northwestern out of the way, but now they have to deal with Central. Norland has been a spoiler in years past.
District Champions:
Central
Dillard
Fort Myers
Naples
...fighting it out for the remaining 4 playoff slots
Barron Collier
Belen Jesuit
Immokalee
Norland
North Fort Myers
Southridge