The 2023 FHSAA regional final round is a loaded slate. Here are our Pick-6 predictions for some of the most high-profile games.
Norland vs. Miami Central
Undoubtedly the biggest game of the 2023 FHSAA regional final round is this Top-5 showdown from our Classes 1-2 and SSAA Top 25 rankings. Norland (12-0) collides with Miami Central (8-3) in a 1 vs. 2 matchup in Region 4 of Class 2M. Norland won the previous meeting between the two on October 13 by a final score of 29-26.
Prediction: Miami Central 30, Norland 28
Chaminade-Madonna vs. Cardinal Newman
In a 1 vs. 2 matchup in Class 1M, Chaminade-Madonna (11-0) puts its undefeated record on the line against Cardinal Newman (9-1). The Lions cruised to a 67-0 victory over Avant Garde last week, while Cardinal Newman picked up an impressive 28-6 win over Benjamin.
Prediction: Chaminade-Madonna 42, Cardinal Newman 17
Tampa Bay Tech vs. Jones
After picking up close victories last week against Edgewater and Armwood, respectively, Tampa Bay Tech (10-2) and Jones (9-3) meet in a 3 vs. 4 matchup to decide Region 1 in Class 3M. This game has the potential to be close as well.
Prediction: Jones 28, Tampa Bay Tech 24
Miami Columbus vs. Western
In yet another south Florida showdown, the Miami Columbus Explorers (10-2) take on the Western Wildcats (9-3) in a 1 vs. 3 showdown in the Region 4 bracket of Class 4M. The teams last met during the 2021 season, when Miami Columbus won by a final score of 27-8 in the Class 8A regional semifinals.
Prediction: Miami Columbus 28, Western 17
Clearwater Central Catholic vs. Carrollwood Day
The second Class 1M matchup on this list is Clearwater Central Catholic (11-0) against Carrollwood Day (8-1). The teams played a close game earlier this season, with the Marauders emerging victorious by a final score of 28-27.
Prediction: Clearwater Central Catholic 27, Carrollwood Day 24
Williston vs. Hawthorne
Concluding our 2023 FHSAA regional final round Pick-6 is the 1 vs. 2 matchup in Region 4 of Class 1R between Williston (11-0) and Hawthorne (10-0). Both the Red Devils and Hornets come into the game averaging more than 40 points per game.
Prediction: Hawthorne 30, Williston 28
