Florida's favorites all advance to FHSAA regional quarterfinals

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All five Florida boys basketball teams ranked in The Sporting News' national Top 50 won their district championships on Saturday and advanced to next weekend's FHSAA regional quarterfinals. That includes the current No. 6 team in the nation, Calvary Christian Academy, which routed Coral Springs Charter 70-23 in the semifinals before defeating Saint Andrew's 80-66 in the Class 3A District 12 final.

Why it matters

The FHSAA playoffs represent the pinnacle of high school basketball in Florida, and the advancement of these Top 50 teams sets the stage for potential matchups between some of the nation's best programs as the postseason continues. Calvary Christian Academy, in particular, is one of the top contenders for a state title after just a single loss this season.

The details

All five of the Top 50 teams competing in the FHSAA playoffs received first-round byes for last Tuesday night's district quarterfinals, but all of them, including Calvary Christian Academy, won semifinal matchups on Thursday before winning their respective district championships on Saturday. Calvary Christian Academy routed the Coral Springs Charter Panthers, 70-23, in the semifinals before hoisting the Class 3A District 12 trophy following an 80-66 win Saturday over the Saint Andrew's Scots.

• On February 5, 2026, Calvary Christian Academy defeated Coral Springs Charter 70-23 in the district semifinals.
• On February 7, 2026, Calvary Christian Academy defeated Saint Andrew's 80-66 to win the Class 3A District 12 championship.

What’s next

The regional quarterfinals for Classes 1A-7A will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, setting the stage for potential matchups between some of Florida's top-ranked teams.