5A

2021 FHSAA Football State Championships 5A Football State Championships

Area recap

Clearwater 40, Nature Coast 14

The Tornadoes have been dominant in the postseason, outscoring Hudson and Nature Coast in the first two rounds by a combined 95-28. In the semifinals, Clearwater jumped out to a 33-0 halftime lead, which was more than enough to extend its win streak to 11 and reach the region final for the first time.

Prime time performers

DL Aiden Bell, Sr., Clearwater: Recorded two sacks in a win over Nature Coast.

WR CJ Lee, Sr., Clearwater: Had 213 all-purpose yards and scored on a reception and a punt return in a win over Nature Coast.

QB Aidan MacLean, Sr., Clearwater: Threw for than 250 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Nature Coast.

RB Efrem Only, Sr., Clearwater: Ran for more than 160 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Nature Coast.

Sebring 29, Gibbs 0

The Gladiators, who won a playoff game last week for the first time since 2004, had trouble maintaining that momentum in the second round. Trailing 9-0 going into the fourth quarter, Gibbs allowed 20 points to put the game out of reach.

Friday’s region final schedule (Nov. 26)

Sebring at Clearwater, 7:30