Regional Semifinals Playoff Breakdown: Matchups to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 3A:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Villages Charter (21-7) vs Windermere Prep (22-6)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This one could be electric. Two loaded rosters with multiple potential Division I prospects meeting earlier than expected in the bracket. Expect high energy, pace, and shot-making. Both teams are battle-tested and capable of winning it. The difference likely comes down to turnovers, late-game execution, and free throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TVC</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='2194383' first='Aaron' last='Britt'], [player_tooltip player_id='1660030' first='Herly' last='Brutus'], [player_tooltip player_id='2802065' first='Jared' last='Thompson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WP</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1660048' first='Brandon' last='Bass Jr']., [player_tooltip player_id='1633084' first='Connor' last='Corris'], [player_tooltip player_id='3493036' first='Tristen' last='Tucker']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Highland Prep (27-1) vs Calvary Christian (18-10)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On paper, Lake Highland Prep looks like the clear favorite. They've dominated quality opponents all season and appear locked in on a state title run. Calvary Christian, however, has three high-level pieces capable of keeping it competitive. It's a tough draw for the 5-seed — but that's why the games are played.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LHP</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1633116' first='Michael' last='Madueme'], RJ Ingram, [player_tooltip player_id='1660046' first='Shiva' last='Atwal'], [player_tooltip player_id='2299655' first='Robert' last='Oskarsson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CC</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='2299640' first='Ethan' last='Sabec'], [player_tooltip player_id='2294415' first='Madden' last='Geiger'], [player_tooltip player_id='1539246' first='Ethan' last='Bergantino']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 6A:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bartow (23-5) vs Edgewater (18-9)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These two meet in a highly anticipated Region Semifinal after seeing each other earlier this season at the Bartow Stinger Shootout. The Yellow Jackets are riding momentum following back-to-back wins over Lakeland to claim a district title, while Edgewater advanced with a solid win over East River. With familiarity on both sides, expect tightened rotations, increased defensive pressure, key adjustments from both coaching staffs, and a competitive, physical battle likely decided in the final minutes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edgewater:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2415592' first='Jacari' last='Lofton']&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dylan Foster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2396983' first='Julian' last='Fox']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bartow:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ja'kylen Crossley&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2804162' first='Derwyn' last='Link']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2527379' first='James' last='Ratteree']&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>_____</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Parrish Community (25-3) vs East Lake (25-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Must-watch matchup. Two 6A programs that have turned heads all season. East Lake had an 11-game win streak before a district stumble, while Parrish hasn't lost in nearly two months. Both teams are confident and talented — this feels like a statement game for whoever advances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Parrish</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1660031' first='Evan' last='Roberts'], Chris Roberts, Tristan Pasch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>East Lake</strong>: Jordan Bryant, Jeremiah Cooper, Andre Willis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Key Games</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Pete (19-9) vs Braden River (23-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jesuit (22-6) vs Clearwater (22-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Belen Jesuit (23-5) vs Plantation (21-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forest (18-8) vs Buchholz (20-7)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak Ridge (18-9) vs Windermere (15-13)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Osceola (22-5) vs Plant (22-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->