Following are our game-by-game predictions for the regional final round of the 2023 Florida high school playoffs.
Class 4M
In Class 4M, the 2023 Florida regional final slate is headlined by a pair of 1 vs. 2 seed matchups, Sumner vs. Plant and Monarch vs. Palm Beach Central, in Regions 2 and 3, respectively. However, the more intriguing matchups are Seminole vs. Mandarin and the south Florida showdown between Miami Columbus and Western.
- Seminole 33, Mandarin 20
- Sumner 30, Plant 28
- Monarch 33, Palm Beach Central 27
- Miami Columbus 28, Western 17
Class 4S
The 2023 Florida Class 4S regional final lineup features two rematches from the regular season: Buchholz vs. Bartram Trail and Venice vs. Riverview Sarasota. Those games were won by the Bobcats and Indians, respectively.
- Buchholz 38, Bartram Trail 17
- Lakeland 28, Lake Minneola 17
- Treasure Coast 24, DeLand 17
- Venice 33, Riverview Sarasota 17
Class 3M
Class 3M features one of the state’s top matchups this week in Tampa Bay Tech vs. Jones, as well as an intriguing rematch from the regular season in Jesuit vs. Gaither. The Tigers defeated the Cowboys on October 13 by a final score of 36-35.
- Tampa Bay Tech 24, Jones 28
- Jesuit 33, Gaither 27
- St. Thomas Aquinas 35, Coconut Creek 17
- Homestead 30, Miramar 20
Class 3S
Class 3S also brings a few intriguing matchups, including St. Augustine vs. Choctawhatchee and Vanguard vs. Lake Wales. Both could end up being close, one-possession contests.
- St. Augustine 28, Choctawhatchee 21
- Vanguard 23, Lake Wales 27
- Mainland 33, Sebring 20
- Naples 30, Dunbar 17
Class 2M
The Class 2M regional finals feature arguably the state’s top game of the week in Norland vs. Miami Central. That’s not the only rematch from earlier this season, as American Heritage and Cardinal Gibbons, and Berkeley Prep and Calvary Christian previously met as well.
- Bishop Moore 21, Bolles 24
- Berkeley Prep 27, Calvary Christian-Clearwater 24
- American Heritage 35, Cardinal Gibbons 17
- Norland 28, Miami Central 30
Class 2S
The Class 2S slate is headlined by a showdown between Florida State and Pensacola Catholic, which could be decided by one possession. This slate also has one rematch from earlier in the season, Bradford vs. Baker County. The Tornadoes won that one 12-0 on August 25.
- Florida State 30, Pensacola Catholic 28
- Bradford 21, Baker County 7
- Cocoa 33, South Sumter 20
- Bishop Verot 35, Booker 14
Class 1M
With four compelling matchups, the Class 1M slate makes a case as one of the best in the state this week. Included is a much-anticipated rematch between Clearwater Central Catholic and Carrollwood Day from the regular season, when the Marauders won 28-27.
- Trinity Christian 24, Orlando Christian Prep 20
- Clearwater Central Catholic 27, Carrollwood Day 24
- Chaminade-Madonna 42, Cardinal Newman 17
- True North Classical 30, Archbishop Carroll 23
Class 1S
The 2023 Florida Class 1S regional final schedule is headlined by a showdown between Melbourne Central Catholic and Trinity Catholic. Both team cruised to impressive wins a week ago by final scores of 37-0 and 55-7, respectively.
- North Florida Christian 33, St. John Paul II 26
- Melbourne Central Catholic 21, Trinity Catholic 24
- Cardinal Mooney 30, Victory Christian 20
- First Baptist Academy 34, Moore Haven 21
Class 1R
Undoubtedly the top 1R matchup comes from Williston and Hawthorne facing off. Both the Red Devils and Hornets are undefeated on the season.
- Bozeman 24, Holmes County 17
- Blountstown 27, Port St. Joe 17
- Madison County 30, Union County 14
- Williston 28, Hawthorne 30
