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Tampa Bay High School Football State Semifinal Previews & Predictions

By: Ross Van De Griek

We have entered the final four across all eight high school football classifications across the state of Florida. As 11 teams remain across the Tampa Bay area, we will preview each state semifinal game across the Tampa Bay area & give you our predictions.


Class 2A- University Christian at Victory Christian, Friday @ 7pm

University Christian: Defeated Maclay, 35-28 in the Class 2A-1 Regional Final

Victory Christian: Defeated Foundation Academy, 35-0 in the Class 2A-2 Regional Final

University Christian: Seeking their first Class 2A Final appearance since 2017

Victory Christian: Seeking their first Class 2A Final appearance in school history

Prediction: University Christian 31, Victory Christian 24


Class 8A- Steinbrenner at Apopka, Friday @ 7:30pm

Steinbrenner: Defeated Osceola (Kissimmee) 29-22 in the Class 8A-2 Regional Final

Apopka: Defeated Seminole (Sanford) 20-0 in the Class 8A-1 Regional Final

Steinbrenner: Seeking their first ever state final appearance

Apopka: Seeking their first state final appearance since 2014 (Defeated Columbus, 30-23)

Prediction: Apopka 35, Steinbrenner 17


Class 7A- Venice at St. Thomas Aquinas- Friday @ 7:30pm

Venice: Defeated Manatee, 34-17 in the Class 7A-3 Regional Final

St. Thomas Aquinas: Defeated Atlantic, 26-0 in the Class 7A-4 Regional Final

Venice: Seeking their first state final appearance since 2017

St. Thomas Aquinas: Seeking their second consecutive state final appearance

Prediction: St. Thomas Aquinas 42, Venice 28


Class 6A- Gaither at Escambia, Friday @ 7:30pm (CT)

Gaither: Defeated Lake Minneola, 41-7 in the Class 6A-2 Regional Final

Escambia: Defeated Lee (Jacksonville), 39-13 in the Class 6A-1 Regional Final

Gaither: Seeking their first state final appearance in school history

Escambia: Seeking their first state final appearance since 1985 (Defeated Bradenton Southeast, 27-7)

Prediction: Escambia 21, Gaither 20


Class 4A- Booker T. Washington (Miami) at Lakewood, Friday @ 7:30pm

Booker T. Washington (Miami): Defeated Gulliver Prep, 34-31 in the Class 4A-4 Regional Final

Lakewood: Defeated Tampa Catholic, 29-7 in the Class 4A-3 Regional Final

Booker T. Washington: Seeking first state final appearance since 2012 (Defeated Bolles, 35-7)

Lakewood: Seeking first state final appearance in school history

Prediction: Lakewood 28, Booker T. Washington (Miami) 20


Class 3A- Clearwater Central Catholic at Chaminade-Madonna, Friday @ 7:30pm

Clearwater Central Catholic: Defeated Bishop Verot, 35-28 in the Class 3A-3 Regional Final

Chaminade-Madonna: Defeated Calvary Christian Academy, 35-0 in the Class 3A-4 Regional Final

Clearwater Central Catholic: Seeking their first state final appearance since 2013 (Lost to Trinity Christian Academy, 34-7)

Chaminade-Madonna: Seeking their third straight state championship game appearance (Won previous 2)

Prediction: Chaminade-Madonna 42, Clearwater Central Catholic 14


Class 3A- FSU High at Lakeland Christian, Friday @ 7:30pm

FSU High: Defeated Pensacola Catholic, 21-14 in the Class 3A-1 Regional Final

Lakeland Christian: Defeated The First Academy, 24-20 in the Class 3A-2 Regional Final

FSU High: Seeking their first state final appearance in school history

Lakeland Christian: In the state semifinals for the first time since 2014 (Lost to Trinity Christian Academy, 42-28)

Prediction: Lakeland Christian 34, FSU High 28


Class 2A- Seffner Christian at Champagnat Catholic, Friday @ 7:30pm

Seffner Christian: Defeated Admiral Farragut, 40-19 in the Class 2A-3 Regional Final

Champagnat Catholic: Defeated Moore Haven, 42-0 in the Class 2A-4 Regional Final

Seffner Christian: Seeking their first state final appearance in school history

Champagnat Catholic: Seeking their first state final appearance since 2017

Prediction: Champagnat Catholic 35, Seffner Christian 7


Class 7A- Edgewater at Armwood, Friday @ 7:30pm

Edgewater: Defeated Niceville, 28-20 in the Class 7A-1 Regional Final

Armwood: Defeated Lakeland, 23-10 in the Class 7A-2 Regional Final

Edgewater: Seeking their first state final appearance in school history

Armwood: Seeking their second consecutive state final appearance (Lost 22-0 to Miami Northwestern in 2018)

Prediction: Armwood 27, Edgewater 20


Class 5A- Jesuit at Miami Northwestern, Friday @ 7:30pm

Jesuit: Defeated Lake Wales, 53-21 in the Class 5A-3 Regional Final

Miami Northwestern: Defeated American Heritage (Plantation), 23-20 in the Class 5A-4 Regional Final

Jesuit: Seeking their first state final appearance since 1992 (Lost to Pasco, 28-16)

Miami Northwestern: Seeking their third straight state final appearance (1-1 record in previous 2. Both vs Armwood)

Prediction: Miami Northwestern 31, Jesuit 13

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