Volleyball: The Tampa Bay Area Report — Sept. 12, 2023

Take a look at what’s ahead tonight with six county matches to watch, along with the county schedules. 

What to watch tonight

Keswick Christian (7-3) at Shorecrest (5-3), 6

After an 0-3 start, the Crusaders have won seven straight matches. That streak will be put to the test against the host Chargers, who  are undefeated against Pinellas County foes.

Berkeley Prep (6-2) at Carrollwood Day (12-1), 6:30

The host Patriots have not even dropped a set against an area opponent this season. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, have quality wins against Plant and Clearwater Central Catholic this season. 

East Lake (5-2) at Calvary Christian (11-1), 6:30

The Eagles are coming off a strong showing at the Florida Gem Invitational. The host Warriors, currently the top seed in the brutally tough Class 3A, Region 3 after the initial FHSAA power rankings, are 5-0 against area teams. 

Venice (8-2) at Clearwater Central Catholic (5-3), 7

A premier matchup between a pair of defending state champions. The Indians, who won the 7A title last season, have won three straight matches. The host Marauders, the 3A champs from a year ago, are coming off a sixth place finish at the LIVT tournament in Louisville this past weekend. 

Indian Rocks Christian (5-3) at St. Petersburg Catholic (4-1), 7

The Golden Eagles, winners of two straight matches, have some momentum going to tonight’s private school matchup. But it will be tough considering the Barons are undefeated at home (2-0). 

Strawberry Crest (4-3) at Bloomingdale (5-0), 7:30

The undefeated Bulls have the top seed in Class 6A, Region 3 in the FHSAA’’s initial power rankings. The Chargers, who started 3-0, are trying to bounce back after losing three of their last four matches. 

Tonight’s county schedules

Hernando County

Seven Rivers Christian at Hernando Christian, 6:30

Central at Nature Coast, 6:30

Citrus at Weeki Wachee, 7

Springstead at Lecanto, 7:30

Hernando at Crystal River, 7:30

Hillsborough County

Academy at the Lakes vs. Bayshore Christian, 6

Tampa Catholic at Tampa Prep, 6

Universal Academy at Seffner Christian, 6

Tampa SLAM at Northside Christian, 6

Berkeley Prep at Carrollwood Day, 6:30

Sarasota Out-of-Door at Bell Creek Academy, 7

Winthrop College Prep at Cambridge Christian, 7

Brandon at Spoto, 7

Middleton at Lennard, 7:30

Tampa Bay Tech at Durant, 7:30

Hillsborough at Freedom, 7:30

Strawberry Crest at Bloomingdale, 7:30

Plant City at Gaither, 7:30

Chamberlain at Leto, 7:30

Armwood at Alonso, 7:30

Wharton at Robinson, 7:30

Sickles at Newsome, 7:30

Pasco County

Academy at the Lakes vs. Bayshore Christian, 6

River Ridge at Bishop McLaughlin, 6:30

Pasco at Sunlake, 7

Pinellas Park at Mitchell, 7

Wesley Chapel at Fivay, 7

Land O’ Lakes at Zephyrhills, 7:30

Wiregrass Ranch at Cypress Creek, 7:30

Pinellas County

Tampa SLAM at Northside Christian, 6

Keswick Christian at Shorecrest, 6

Delphi Academy at Admiral Farragut, 6

Lakeside Christian at Canterbury, 6

East Lake at Calvary Christian, 6:30

Pinellas Park at Mitchell, 7

Indian Rocks Christian at St. Petersburg Catholic, 7

Venice at Clearwater Central Catholic, 7

Osceola at Northeast, 7:30

Largo at Dunedin, 7:30

Clearwater at Palm Harbor University, 7:30

Hollins at St. Petersburg, 7:45