The area is full of state title contenders, some of which are nationally ranked. Check out where they stand in the area in the latest rankings.
1. Berkeley Prep (21-2)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay HEAT
The Buccaneers, winners of 14 straight, are ranked second overall in the state and fifth nationally by MaxPreps. They wrap up their regular season with a match against the Tampa Bay HEAT on Tuesday.
2. Steinbrenner (19-2)
Up next: Wednesday at Alonso
The Warriors, ranked sixth overall in the state and second in Class 7A by MaxPreps, have already played in three tournaments that made up the bulk of their regular season schedule. There are only three matches left, including one this week.
3. Plant (16-4)
Up next: Wednesday vs. Sickles
The Panthers, ranked third overall in the state and first in 7A by MaxPreps, are back on track with five straight wins heading into the week. They have a light week with a home match against Sickles on Wednesday.
4. Calvary Christian (17-4)
Up next: Tuesday at Bishop McLaughlin; Thursday vs. Clearwater Central Catholic
The Warriors are now third in 3A after winning seven of their past eight matches, including a victory over Tampa Bay HEAT last week. Calvary Christian has some tough tests this week against Bishop McLaughlin on Tuesday and Clearwater Central Catholic on Friday.
5. Bishop McLaughlin (16-6)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Calvary Christian; Thursday at carrollwood Day
The Hurricanes went 5-2 to take silver at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix this past weekend. That was their last tournament of the regular season.
6. Tampa Prep (17-5)
Up next: Tuesday at Academy of the Holy Names
The Terrapins won both of their matches last week, beating Sarasota Cardinal Mooney 3-1 and Brooks DeBartolo 3-0. Their lone match this week is against Academy of the Holy Names on Tuesday.
7. Mitchell (16-0)
Up next: Tuesday at River Ridge; Thursday vs. Hudson
The Mustangs, who won the Fivay Invitational two weeks ago, are the only undefeated team left in the area. They have a shot at staying that way with only one match left against a team with a winning record.
8. Land O’ Lakes (20-3)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Tampa Catholic; Thursday vs. Pasco
The Gators took second at the Shorecrest Invitational despite missing several seniors due to Homecoming. They close out the regular season with home matches against Tampa Catholic on Tuesday and Pasco on Thursday.
9. Clearwater Central Catholic (14-8)
Up next: Tuesday at Sarasota Cardinal Mooney; Thursday at Calvary Christian
The Marauders went 2-3 to finish eighth at the Battle of Beach in Venice this past weekend. They will try to bounce back with matches against Sarasota Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday and Calvary Christian on Thursday.
10. East Lake (15-6)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Seminole; Thursday vs. Largo
The Eagles gained some momentum with a pair of big wins last week, beating Palm Harbor University (3-1) and Osceola (3-1) to extend their win streak to three.
11. St. Petersburg (15-7)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Boca Ciega
The Green Devils went 5-0, including a victory over Land O’ Lakes in the final, to take the title at the Shorecrest Invitational. St. Petersburg’s lone match this week is Tuesday against Boca Ciega.
12. Weeki Wachee (13-4)
Up next: Thursday at Citrus
The Hornets bounced back from a loss to Bishop McLaughlin to sweep Crystal River and Lecanto to close out the week.
13. Academy of the Holy Names (14-7)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Tampa Prep; Thursday vs. Tampa Bay HEAT
The Jaguars have overcome injuries to split their matches last week, sweeping Tampa Catholic and losing 2-1 to Clearwater Central Catholic.
14. Keswick Christian (20-3)
Up next: Monday vs. Admiral Farragut; Thursday vs. St. Petersburg Catholic
The Crusaders swept Bayshore Christian and Admiral Farragut to extend their win streak to five. They have a god shot at winning their last two matches of the regular season.
15. Tarpon Springs (15-2)
Up next: Tuesday at Osceola;Wednesday vs. Lakewood
The Spongers swept Northeast last week to extend their win streak to 15, currently the longest in the area.
16. Riverview (12-4)
Up next: Monday vs. Robinson; Wednesday vs. Durant
After starting the season 1-4, the Sharks have 11straight, including sweeps over Armwood, Brandon and Robinson this past week.
17. Newsome (14-7)
Up next: Thursday vs. Lennard
The Wolves went 2-1 last week, beating Hillsborough (3-1) and East Bay (3-0) and losing to Berkeley Prep (3-0).
18. Wharton (12-7)
Up next: Tuesday at King
The Wildcats were impressive this past week, beating Plant City (3-1), Middleton (3-0) and Sickles (3-2) to get back on track.
19. Sickles (12-9)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Blake; Wednesday at Plant
The Gryphons went 2-1 last week, sweeping Bloomingdale and Robinson and losing to Wharton in a thrilling five-set match.
20. Bloomingdale (10-5)
Up next: Thursday at Sumner
The Bulls biggest win of the season came on Monday when they beat Strawberry Crest in five sets to maintain their momentum.
21. Strawberry Crest (11-4)
Up next: Thursday at Leto
After sweeping East Bay and Tampa Bay Tech last week, the Chargers had their five-match win streak snapped with a loss to Bloomingdale on Monday.
22. Shorecrest (15-7)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Canterbury
The Chargers rebounded from a loss to Land O’ Lakes in the opening match of their own tournament to win four straight and finish in third place. .
23. Carrollwood Day (12-9)
Up next: Wednesday vs. Patel; Thursday vs. Bishop McLaughlin
The tough schedule is starting to pay off for the Patriots, who have won three straight, including victories over Tampa Catholic and Anclote last week.
24. Freedom (7-2)
Up next: Tuesday vs. Chamberlain; Thursday vs. Gaither
After starting the season 5-0, the Patriots have gone 2-2 in their last four matches, including a split last week.
25. Palm Harbor (11-5)
Up next: Wednesday vs. St. Petersburg Catholic; Friday-Saturday at Bishop Moore Invitational
The Hurricanes are staying busy with a match against St. Petersburg Catholic on Wednesday, followed by a trip to Orlando for the Bishop Moore Invitational this weekend.
On the bubble: Fivay (8-15), Tampa Catholic (12-9), Gaither (6-1), Cambridge Christian (11-9)
