Take a look back at the scores and top performers from Wednesday, then check out what’s ahead tonight with seven matches to watch, along with the county schedules.
Wednesday’s scoreboard
Hillsborough County
Sickles 3, Jefferson 0
St. Petersburg Catholic 3, Bell Creek Academy 0
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg Catholic 3, Bell Creek Academy 0
Countryside 3, Largo 2
Clearwater Central Catholic 3, Osceola 0
East Lake 3, Tarpon Springs 0
Prime time player of the night
Natalie Aniol, East Lake: Led the Eagles with seven kills, five digs and three aces in a win over Tarpon Springs.
Other prime time performers
Lina Cao, Pinellas Park: Had 15 assists and nine digs in a loss to Seminole.
Brianna Ferreira, Pinellas Park: Ended up with 13 digs and 12 kills in a loss to Seminole.
Amelia Langlier, Osceola: Recorded six kills and four blocks in a loss to Clearwater Central Catholic.
Jo Jo Wheaton, East Lake: The freshman made her debut with nine assists in a win over Tarpon Springs.
Kailyn Woods, Osceola: Finished with seven digs and five assists in a loss to Clearwater Central Catholic.
What to watch tonight
St. Petersburg (0-0) at Shorecrest (0-0), 6
Both teams open their season tonight. The Green Devils are led by Brooke Jordan and Tate Keber. The host Chargers’ top player is Maria Happ.
Nature Coast (1-0) at Hernando Christian (2-0), 6:30
The host Lions’ perfect start includes a victory over Hernando. Now, Hernando Christian tries to knock off another county opponent. It will not be easy. The Sharks gained confidence with their 3-1 victory over Weeki Wachee.
Plant (1-0) at Tampa Prep (1-0), 7
The defending Class 7A region finalist Panthers started their season with a sweep over Lake Brantley, Now, Plant takes on another Hillsborough County powerhouse in the Terrapins, who swept Sickles in their opener.
Mitchell (1-0) at Springstead (1-0), 7
This is an important matchup between a pair of Class 6A, District 9 contenders. Both teams started the season with sweeps. The Mustangs breezed past Zephyrhills while the host Eagles beat Central.
Gaither (1-0) at Newsome (1-0), 7
Both teams got off a strong start with wins in their openers. The Cowboys trailed Sumner by sets before storming back to win 3-2. The host Wolves, meanwhile, cruised in a sweep over Hillsborough.
Sunlake (0-1) at Wiregrass Ranch (1-0), 7:30
A rivalry matchup between two of Pasco County’s top teams. The Sahawks are trying to bounce after getting swept by Calvary Christian. The host Bulls started off with a sweep over Bishop McLaughlin.
Steinbrenner (0-0) at Academy of the Holy Names (1-0), 7:30
The Warriors’ regular season opener is a tough one against the defending Class 3A state semifinalist Jaguars, who started off with a sweep over Keswick Christian on Tuesday.
Tonight’s county schedules
Hernando County
Gulf at Central, 6:30
Nature Coast at Hernando Christian, 6:30
Mitchell at Springstead, 7
Hillsborough County
Bishop McLaughlin at Berkeley Prep, 5
Cambridge Christian at Admiral Farragut, 6
Keswick Christian at Tampa Catholic, 6
Tampa SLAM at Bayshore Christian, 6
Zephyrhills Christian at Brooks DeBartolo, 6
Delphi Academy at Patel, 6:30
Seffner Christian at Zephyrhills, 7
Tampa Bay Tech at Blake, 7
Jefferson at Sickles, 7
Lennard ar Strawberry Crest, 7
Alonso at Middleton, 7
Gaither at Newsome, 7
Leto at Wharton, 7
Riverview at Plant City, 7
Hillsborough at Robinson, 7
Plant at Tampa Prep, 7
Steinbrenner at Academy of the Holy Names, 7:30
Brandon at Sumner, 7:30
Pasco County
Bishop McLaughlin at Berkeley Prep, 5
Zephyrhills Christian at Brooks DeBartolo, 6
Gulf at Central, 6:30
Seffner Christian at Zephyrhills, 6:30
Lecanto at River Ridge, 7
Pasco at Wesley Chapel, 7
Mitchell at Springstead, 7
Land O’ Lakes at Fivay, 7
Anclote at Parrish Community, 7
Sunlake at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30
Pinellas County
Cambridge Christian at Admiral Farragut, 6
Keswick Christian at Tampa Catholic, 6
Indian Rocks Christian at Northside Christian, 6
St. Petersburg at Shorecrest, 6
Delphi Academy at Patel, 6:30
Canterbury at Clearwater Central Catholic, 6:30
Lakewood at Gibbs, 7
Pinellas Park at Osceola, 7
Seminole at Palm Harbor University, 7:30
Winter Haven at Calvary Christian, 7:30
Northeast at Hollins, 7:30
Clearwater at Dunedin, 7:30
