The second half of the season starts tonight with three quality matchups to watch, including a pair with bragging rights on the line in Pasco and Pinellas County. Also check out tonight’s schedules in each area county. 

What to watch tonight

North Tampa Christian (8-1) at River Ridge (8-3), 6:30

A matchup between the top two teams in Pasco County. The Titans are coming off a four-point loss to Tampa Catholic that snapped their eight-game win streak to start the season. The host Royal Knights, meanwhile, have plenty of momentum after winning their own tournament this past weekend. 

St. Petersburg (5-5) at Seminole (6-9), 7

This is a rematch from the Keswick Suncoast Classic. The host Warhawks beat the Green Devils for the first time in six years to clinch fourth place at the tournament. 

Gibbs (7-4) at Lakewood (8-3), 8

One of Pinellas County’s best rivalries renews with potential playoff positions at stake. Both teams were ranked as the top two in Class 4A, Region 3 (the Spartans at No. 1 and the Gladiators at No. 2) when the Florida High School Athletic Association’s initial power rankings were released last week. 

Tonight’s county schedules

Hernando County

Hernando Christian at Real Life Christian, 6

Hillsborough County

Universal Academy at Winthrop College Prep, 6

Tampa Prep at Lake Wales, 6:30

Pasco County

North Tampa Christian at River Ridge, 6:30

Pinellas County

St. Petersburg at Seminole, 7

Northeast at Palm Harbor University, 7:30

Gibbs at Lakewood, 8