The regular season started on Monday. Take a look back at the scores and top performers, then check out what’s ahead tonight with five matches to watch, along with the county schedules.
Monday’s scoreboard
Carrollwood Day 3, Pasco 0
Hernando Christian 3, Hernando 0
Central 3, Wildwood 0
Pinellas Park 3, Dunedin 0
Boca Ciega 3, Gibbs 1
Prime time player of the night
Mackenziee Graf, Hernando Christian: Finished with 23 assists, three blocks, three service aces and two digs in a win over Hernando.
Other prime time performers
Hannah Burke, Hernando Christian: Ended up with five kills, four blocks and four digs in a win over Hernando.
Lina Cao, Pinellas Park: Recorded 25 assists and four service aces in a win over Dunedin.
Brianna Ferreira, Pinellas Park: Had 13 kills and three digs in a win over Dunedin.
Brooke Hart, Hernando: Recorded eight service aces and six digs in a loss to Hernando Christian.
Kambre Jones, Boca Ciega: Finished with 19 assists and 13 kills in a win over Gibbs.
Jaida Lloyd, Boca Ciega: Ended up with 16 assists and 13 kills in a win over Boca Ciega.
Peyton Meyers, Hernando Christian: Had nine kills and four service aces in a win over Hernando.
What to watch tonight
Nature Coast at Weeki Wachee, 1
The host Hornets start their season with an afternoon matchup against a Hernando County rival. The early start is by design so Weeki Wachee can have the entire student body in attendance. The tradition started last year with a home game against Seven Rivers Christian. Today’s opener is an even matchup. After all, both teams split their series last year.
Academy of the Holy Names at Keswick Christian, 6:30
This is an anticipated matchup between teams that made deep playoff runs last season. The defending Class 4A state semifinalist Jaguars are led by a trio of veterans – Michaela Clayton, Heidi Crouse and Sophia Puleo. The host Crusaders, who reached the Class 3A region final last year, also have an experienced lineup, led by Camille Holloway, Candice Holloway and Hannah Jantomaso.
Wiregrass Ranch at Bishop McLaughlin, 6:30
Two of the top teams in Pasco County square off in the opener. The Bulls, led by Haley Strawser, finished 12-10 last season. The host Hurricanes, who went 5-16 a year ago, are relying on Jacksonville State commit D’yanna Spicer to turn things around.
Osceola at Clearwater Central Catholic, 7:30
The host Marauders, who won the Class 3A state title last season, kick off their season against another perennial playoff contender from Pinellas County. The Warriors, who made the Class 5A region finals a year ago, are led by Julia Fidelis and Ashley Percifield. Despite losing some key starters, CCC still has a solid starting lineup with Taylor Bedinghaus and Josie Hensley leading the way.
Calvary Christian at Sunlake, 7:30
Taylor Parks, a Florida commit, headlines a strong lineup for Calvary Christian that was bolstered by the additions of transfers Connore Siler-Nixon (Steinbrenner) and Olivia Burns (PHU). The host Seahawks did lose Maddie Snyder, now at FSU, but still return Kendyl Okin.
Tonight’s county schedules
Hernando County
Nature Coast at Weeki Wachee, 1
Central at Springstead, 6:30
Hernando Christian at Real Life Christian, 6:30
Hernando at Citrus, 7:30
Hillsborough County
Lakeside Christian at Brandon Academy, 5
Universal Academy at Academy at the Lakes, 6
Tampa SLAM at Brooks DeBartolo, 6
Bayshore Christian at Winthrop College Prep, 6
Sickles at Tampa Prep, 6
Seffner Christian at North Tampa Christian, 6:30
Academy of the Holy Names at Keswick Christian, 6:30
St. Petersburg Catholic at Cambridge Christian, 7
Plant at Lake Brantley, 7
Plant City at Blake, 7
Lennard at East Bay, 7
King at Tampa Bay Tech, 7
Leto at Robinson, 7
Freedom at Bloomingdale, 7
Strawberry Crest at Armwood, 7
Wharton at Alonso, 7
Jefferson at Riverview, 7
Sumner at Gaither, 7:30
Newsome at Hillsborough, 7:30
Pasco County
Universal Academy at Academy at the Lakes, 6
River Ridge at Gulf, 7
Mitchell at Zephyrhills, 7
Wiregrass Ranch at Bishop McLaughlin, 7:30
Calvary Christian at Sunlake, 7:30
Pinellas County
Lakeside Christian at Brandon Academy, 5
Northside Christian at Admiral Farragut, 6
Academy of the Holy Names at Keswick Christian, 6:30
American Youth Academy at Delphi Academy, 7
St. Petersburg Catholic at Cambridge Christian, 7
Palm Harbor University at Lakewood, 7
Osceola at Clearwater Central Catholic, 7:30
Dunedin at Pinellas Park, 7:30
Seminole at East Lake, 7:30
Lakeland George Jenkins at Canterbury, 7:30
Calvary Christian at Sunlake, 7:30
Clearwater at Hollins, 7:45
