Florida high school sports teams saw significant postseason action on April 21. Pace's flag football team advanced to its third consecutive district title game by defeating Gulf Breeze. Additionally, Gulf Breeze boys, Pensacola Catholic boys, and Pensacola Catholic girls tennis teams have reached the regional finals. Conversely, Pensacola Catholic boys lacrosse faced elimination after a loss to Bolles. The ongoing postseason promises more exciting matchups ahead.

By the Numbers
  • Pace flag football team (11-5) defeated Gulf Breeze 31-12, advancing to the District 1-3A championship on April 23.
  • Pensacola Catholic tennis teams achieved victories, moving to regional finals with scores of 7-0 against Community Christian and Florida High.
State of Play
  • Pace’s junior quarterback Avery McBride had 287 passing yards and four touchdowns in his latest game against Gulf Breeze.
  • Gulf Breeze (9-5) concludes its season after reaching the quarterfinals without qualifying for state playoffs.
What's Next

The flag football state playoff brackets will be announced on April 25, setting the stage for anticipated matchups in upcoming games. Teams like Fort Walton Beach (7-10) and others also look forward to their championship opportunities on April 23.

Bottom Line

Pace’s flag football team and area tennis squads are in prime position for their respective championships, underscoring the competitive spirit of local high school sports as teams seek state playoff glory.