Palmer Trinity routs Providence to advance to 2A girls' soccer state final

The Falcons are chasing their first state championship in program history.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Palmer Trinity Falcons unleashed an onslaught of first-half goals to blank Jacksonville Providence School 8-0 on Tuesday in a Class 2A girls soccer state semifinal. The mercy rule was invoked at the half and Palmer advanced into the FHSAA 2A state championship game, where they will face West Palm Beach King's Academy.

Why it matters

This is Palmer Trinity's first state final appearance since 2012, when they finished as the 1A state runners-up. The Falcons are seeking their first state championship in program history.

The details

Palmer Trinity (18-2-1) picked up two goals apiece from Scarlett Baur, Brooklyn Schiffrin and Carol Egea Guimaraes, with Baur adding four assists. Lila Algrin and Gaby Feetham also scored in the dominant victory. Head coach Effie Dieke praised her team's positioning, trapping, and ability to win the ball at midfield and attack down the wings.

  • The Falcons advanced to their first state final since 2012.
  • The state championship game is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex.

The players

Effie Dieke

The head coach of the Palmer Trinity Falcons.

Scarlett Baur

A Palmer Trinity player who scored two goals and had four assists in the semifinal win.

Brooklyn Schiffrin

A Palmer Trinity player who scored two goals in the semifinal win.

Carol Egea Guimaraes

A Palmer Trinity player who scored two goals in the semifinal win.

Lila Algrin

A Palmer Trinity player who scored one goal and had two assists in the semifinal win.

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What they’re saying

“I think this group deserves it. This has been a group in the making since their freshmen year and now they have matured very nicely into their senior year. It is a senior-led class and they have worked very hard for it, as far as the accolades that we have won already.”

— Effie Dieke, Head Coach (Miami Herald)

“Offense was part of our defense and the defense was part of our offense. As a group we did a great job. I think the key was our positioning. We set traps, won the ball at midfield and attacked them down the wings.”

— Effie Dieke, Head Coach (Miami Herald)

What’s next

The Falcons will face West Palm Beach King's Academy in the 2A state championship game on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Palmer Trinity's dominant semifinal win sets up a chance for the program to capture its first state championship. The senior-led Falcons have worked hard to reach this point and will look to cap off their impressive season with a title victory.