By: Ross Van De Griek
We have reached the Elite Eight in the 2020 FHSAA Girls Basketball State playoffs. Winners will advance to the state semifinals, that will take place at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, beginning on Wednesday morning. For a complete breakdown of each matchup taking place tonight in the Tampa Bay area, the schedule is below.
CLASS 2A, REGION 2
Hernando Christian: Defeated First Baptist Academy, 43-34 in the Regional Semifinals
Keswick Christian: Defeated Donahue Catholic, 50-24 in the Regional Semifinals
What's At Stake? Keswick Christian is seeking first Final Four trip since 2000 & Hernando Christian is seeking their first Final Four trip in school history.
CLASS 3A, REGION 3
Seffner Christian: Defeated Benjamin, 57-49 in the Regional Semifinals
Carrollwood Day: Defeated Brooks-DeBartolo, 60-53 in the Regional Semifinals
What's At Stake? Seffner Christian is seeking their first Final Four trip since 2017 & Carrollwood Day is seeking their 3rd straight Final Four appearance
CLASS 4A, REGION 2
Wesley Chapel: Defeated Eustis, 54-45 in the Regional Semifinals
Lake Highland Prep: Defeated Bishop Moore, 60-38 in the Regional Semifinals
What's At Stake? Wesley Chapel is seeking their first Final Four trip in school history & Lake Highland Prep is seeking their 3rd straight Final Four appearance.
CLASS 6A, REGION 2
Tampa Bay Tech: Defeated St. Cloud, 72-38 in the Regional Semifinals
Winter Haven: Defeated Strawberry Crest, 70-51 in the Regional Semifinals
What's At Stake? Tampa Bay Tech is seeking their 3rd straight Final Four appearance &
Winter Haven is seeking their first Final Four trip since 2018.
CLASS 7A, REGION 2
Boone (Orlando): Defeated Windermere, 47-42 in the Regional Semifinals
Plant: Defeated North Port, 66-28 in the Regional Semifinals
What's At Stake? Boone is seeking their first Final Four appearance in school history & Plant is also seeking their first Final Four appearance in school history.