Class 7A
2023 Girls Soccer State Championship Tournament Class 7A Tournament
Tonight’s area matchups
Region 2
No. 8 Lake Nona (10-6-1) at No. 1 Palm Harbor University (16-0), 7
The Hurricanes have a perfect record going into the postseason thanks to a defense that has posted 11 shutouts and has allowed just six goals all season.
The ability to keep opponents off the scoreboard is a big reason Palm Harbor University is ranked No. 2 in the class and No. 7 nationally by MaxPreps.
It is a tough task for the Lions. But they have the ability to score with an offense that is averaging more than four goals per game.
Stat leaders
| Category | Lake Nona | Palm Harbor University |
| Goals | Brooke Herremens, 18 | Kassie Fragale, 16 |
| Assists | Sabrina Bouchachia, 9 | Ava Tutas, 8 |
| Goals against average | Luisa Brizolim Quesada, 0 | Keely Cash, 0.377 |
No. 5 Durant (15-4) at No. 4 Newsome (17-3), 7
This is the fourth meeting between the rivals this season.
The Cougars won the first matchup in December. Since then, the Wolves have been dominant, winning 12 straight matches.
Two of those victories during this current streak came against Durant, the first coming last month in the Western Conference semifinals and the last happening a week ago in the final of the 7A-6 district tournament.
To even the season series, the Cougars have to find a way to generate more offense after scoring just a pair of goals in the last two losses.
Stat leaders
| Category | Durant | Newsome |
| Goals | Mykala Urich, 12 | Halie Wolpert, 19 |
| Assists | Addison Kapustiak, 9 | Caroline Ohme, 12 |
| Goals against average | Taylor Crone, 0 | Kaitlyn Harrity, 10.000 |
No. 7 Plant (12-3-1) at No. 2 Lakewood Ranch (17-0-1), 7
One of the premier matches in the opening round of the playoffs.
After starting the season 11-1-1, the Panthers are trying to rebound after losing two of their last three matches. In those losses to Newsome in the Western Conference final and to Steinrenner in the 7A-7 semifinals, Plant was outscored by a combined 15-3.
The Panthers cannot afford to fall behind too much to the undefeated Mustangs, who are ranked No. 3 in the class and No. 20 nationally.
After all, Lakewood Ranch has allowed just 10 goals all season.
Stat leaders
| Category | Plant | Lakewood Ranch |
| Goals | Jolie Farmer, 32 | Carmen Lemus, 16 |
| Assists | Jolie Farmer, 21 | Gabrielle Madrid, 9 |
| Goals against average | Addison Knight, 2.094 | Emma Chapman, 0 |
No. 6 North Port (12-5-1) at No. 3 Steinbrenner (17-1-3), 7
The Warriors, ranked No. 8 in the class by MaxPreps, fell to rival Palm Harbor in the 7A-7 district final for their first loss of the season.
The two teams could meet again in the region final.
To make that happen, Steinbrenner has to take the first step by getting past the Bobcats, who had their 10-match win streak snapped with a loss to powerhouse Lakewood Ranch in the 7A-8 final.
Stat leaders
| Category | North Port | Steinbrenner |
| Goals | Sierra Spirk, 34 | Aaliyah Pitts, 23 |
| Assists | Sierra Sprik, 10 | Aaliyah Pitts, 22 |
| Goals against average | Janice Ortiz, 1.000 | Haley Liss, 0.604 |
