Mariner High School wins District 5A-11 championship

Tritons defeat Fort Myers Greenies 5-1 in rematch of last year's title game

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:15pm

The Mariner High School Tritons secured the District 5A-11 championship with a decisive 5-1 victory over the Fort Myers Greenies on Wednesday night. This win avenged the Tritons' loss to the Greenies in the same championship match a year ago.

Why it matters

High school sports championships are important community events, and this victory is especially meaningful for Mariner High after last year's disappointing loss to their rivals. The win solidifies the Tritons as a top team in the region and sets them up for a potential deep playoff run.

The details

Mariner jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, scoring 5 unanswered goals to cruise to the 5-1 victory. The Tritons' offense was firing on all cylinders, while their defense was stifling the Greenies' attack throughout the match.

  • The championship game was played on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
  • Mariner lost to Fort Myers in the same district title match a year ago.

The players

Mariner High School Tritons

The high school sports team representing Mariner High School.

Fort Myers Greenies

The high school sports team representing Fort Myers High School, Mariner's rival.

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What’s next

The Tritons will advance to the regional playoffs as the District 5A-11 champions.

The takeaway

Mariner High's decisive victory over their rivals shows the team's resilience and determination to avenge last year's championship loss, setting them up for a potentially deep playoff run.