With the regional quarterfinals in the books, here are our predictions for the 2023 Florida regional semifinal round.
Class 4M
The 2023 Florida 4M regional semifinal slate is headlined by three big matchups: Lake Mary vs. Mandarin, Seminole vs. Apopka, and Miami Palmetto vs. Western. Of the three, Lake Mary vs. Mandarin and Seminole vs. Apopka have already taken place once this season, with the Rams and Seminoles winning the respective matchups.
- Lake Mary 28, Mandarin 20
- Seminole 24, Apopka 14
- Sumner 30, Durant 20
- Plant 33, Dr. Phillips 17
- Monarch 33, Santaluces 20
- Palm Beach Central 34, Boca Raton 17
- Miami Columbus 30, South Dade 13
- Miami Palmetto 17, Western 24
Class 4S
The 4S regional semifinal schedule also includes a trio of intriguing contests: Niceville vs. Bartram Trail, Lake Minneola vs. Wiregrass Ranch, and Treasure Coast vs. Vero Beach. Treasure Coast and Vero Beach previously met a few weeks ago, with the Titans winning 22-10.
- Buchholz 38, Ponte Vedra 17
- Niceville 30, Bartram Trail 28
- Lakeland 33, Bartow 13
- Lake Minneola 35, Wiregrass Ranch 33
- Treasure Coast 24, Vero Beach 14
- University 13, DeLand 23
- Venice 42, Immokalee 17
- Manatee 17, Riverview Sarasota 23
Class 3M
Class 3M features two of the premier 2023 Florida regional semifinal matchups in Edgewater vs. Jones and Armwood vs. Tampa Bay Tech. Both are rematches from the regular season, with Edgewater and Armwood having won those games.
- Edgewater 30, Jones 17
- Armwood 35, Tampa Bay Tech 30
- Jesuit 33, Northeast 17
- Largo 23, Gaither 24
- St. Thomas Aquinas 45, Blanche Ely 17
- Coconut Creek 33, West Boca Raton 24
- Homestead 35, Southridge 13
- Miramar 27, Belen Jesuit 14
Class 3S
The eight regional semifinal matchups in 3S are all new this week, as none of these games were previously played earlier this season. Of those eight, arguably the biggest is a showdown between Mainland and Rockledge.
- St. Augustine 35, Escambia 13
- Lincoln 28, Choctawhatchee 21
- Vanguard 30, Zephyrhills 17
- Lake Wales 33, Leesburg 17
- Mainland 30, Rockledge 17
- Eau Gallie 30, Sebring 21
- Golden Gate 28, Dunbar 23
- Naples 35, Port Charlotte 17
Class 2M
In one of the state’s toughest classifications, Class 2M, the regional semifinal slate is headlined by a massive showdown between Miami Central and Booker T. Washington. The Rockets won a regular-season matchup by a final score of 38-28.
- Raines 27, Bolles 24
- Riverside 30, Bishop Moore 23
- Berkeley Prep 30, Tampa Catholic 17
- Calvary Christian-Clearwater 26, Clearwater 10
- American Heritage 45, King’s Academy 13
- Cardinal Gibbons 35, Calvary Christian-Fort Lauderdale 17
- Norland 38, Monsignor Pace 14
- Miami Central 33, Booker T. Washington 24
Class 2S
The 2023 Florida 2S regional semifinal slate is headlined by two big Region 1 games: Walton and Pensacola Catholic, and Wakulla and Florida State. Both games could be close, with Walton vs. Pensacola Catholic a rematch from the regular season, when the Braves won 23-21.
- Walton 24, Pensacola Catholic 23
- Wakulla 28, Florida State 24
- Bradford 35, Eastside 10
- Yulee 17, Baker County 27
- Cocoa 45, Dunnellon 13
- South Sumter 28, Titusville 20
- Bishop Verot 43, Estero 10
- Lemon Bay 24, Booker 20
Class 1M
The 1M regional semifinals feature a few rematches from the regular season, with the biggest likely a showdown between Cardinal Newman and Benjamin. Archbishop Carroll vs. Palmer Trinity is also a prominent rematch, and it will be the third meeting between the two in 2023, with the season series tied at 1-1.
- Trinity Christian 23, University Christian 14
- Orlando Christian Prep 24, Providence 20
- Clearwater Central Catholic 40, Indian Rocks Christian 13
- Carrollwood Day 33, Northside Christian 10
- Chaminade-Madonna 56, Avant Garde 7
- Cardinal Newman 24, Benjamin 20
- True North Classical 28, Westminster Christian 13
- Archbishop Carroll 27, Palmer Trinity 24
Class 1S
While perhaps not having the same star-studded matchups as some of the state’s other classes, there are still a few to watch for in Class 1S. One of the biggest is a rematch between Zephryhills Christian and Victory Christian; the Warriors won 27-20 on the road in the regular season.
- North Florida Christian 42, Munroe 17
- St. John Paul II 24, Maclay 23
- Melbourne Central Catholic 45, Halifax 7
- Holy Trinity Episcopal 17, Trinity Catholic 28
- Zephryhills Christian 28, Victory Christian 20
- Lakeland Christian 17, Cardinal Mooney 30
- First Baptist 35, Evangelical Christian 17
- Community School of Naples 24, Moore Haven 20
Class 1R
The headline matchup in 1R is Williston putting its undefeated record on the line against Pahokee. Other games that could be close include Blountstown vs. Sneads and Fort White vs. Union County.
- Bozeman 28, Northview 13
- Holmes County 35, Chipley 30
- Blountstown 24, Sneads 20
- Port St. Joe 23, Aucilla Christian 20
- Madison County 38, Lafayette 17
- Fort White 27, Union County 24
- Williston 35, Pahokee 24
- Hawthorne 35, Newberry 20
