Edgewater's boys and Colonial's girls are top seeds for the upcoming FHSAA high school basketball state championships, with close competition from Pembroke Pines Charter and Dr. Phillips respectively. Both teams face strong contenders as they head into the state semifinals. Colonial's girls rankings have sparked debate due to losses against teams that Dr. Phillips defeated. The top three girls teams in the FHSAA power rankings remain Colonial, Lake Highland, and Dr. Phillips. Edgewater's top ranking has granted them the advantage of playing all postseason games at home, despite the pressure of leading a young team.

By the Numbers
  • Edgewater is No. 1 in the FHSAA and MaxPreps Class 6A rankings.
  • Colonial, Lake Highland, and Dr. Phillips are the top three girls teams in the final FHSAA power rankings.
  • Oak Ridge is ranked No. 3 in boys 7A with Evans at No. 4.
Yes, But

The girls rankings have faced scrutiny due to Colonial's losses against teams that Dr. Phillips defeated, sparking a debate over the validity of the rankings.

State of Play
  • Edgewater and Colonial hold the top seeds for the FHSAA state basketball championships.
  • Boys No. 1 seeds include Miami Columbus in 7A and Miami Norland in 5A.
  • Girls No. 1s are led by St. Thomas Aquinas in 6A and American Heritage in 5A.
What's Next

The upcoming FHSAA high school basketball state championships will feature intense matchups, with the finals scheduled for Saturday. Edgewater and Colonial aim to maintain their top seed positions amidst fierce competition.

Bottom Line

Debates over rankings add excitement to the FHSAA state basketball championships as top-seeded teams like Edgewater and Colonial gear up for intense competition in pursuit of championship titles.