Stay ahead of the game with our detailed report on Tampa Bay area flag football, featuring high school score rundowns, highlights from top games, and a full schedule breakdown by county.
Latest FHSAA rankings
The Florida High School Athletic Association released its latest flag football rankings that will determine playoff seedings and some postseason berths. The district winners in each region automatically qualify for the playoffs and secure a home playoff game in the region quarterfinals as long as they are playing a team with an at-large berth. The other postseason berths in each region are determined strictly by the rankings. Here is the list of the top eight in regions that include area teams. Local ranked teams are in bold.
Class 2A, Region 3
| Rank/team | Record | Rating |
| 1. Horizon | 9-1 | 12.245 |
| 2. Apopka | 6-0 | 12.043 |
| 3. Ocoee | 3-1 | 11.174 |
| 4. Newsome | 4-3 | 11.056 |
| 5. Strawberry Crest | 6-1 | 8/727 |
| 6. Haines City | 5-1 | 6.743 |
| 7. Lakeland George Jenkins | 6-0 | 4.985 |
| 8. Orlando Dr. Phillips | 2-1 | 4.197 |
Class 2A, Region 4
| Rank/team | Record | Rating |
| 1. Steinbrenner | 7-1 | 14.043 |
| 2. Alonso | 7-0 | 13.706 |
| 3. Lennard | 6-2 | 13.682 |
| 4. Sumner | 8-1 | 13.591 |
| 5. Fort Myers | 4-0 | 12.646 |
| 6. Springstead | 6-2 | 11.085 |
| 7. Hillsborough | 6-1 | 8.453 |
| 8. Lakewood Ranch | 6-5 | 6.201 |
Class 1A, Region 3
| Rank/team | Record | Rating |
| 1. Weeki Wachee | 6-0 | 13.229 |
| 2. Lecanto | 9-1 | 12.761 |
| 3. Ocala Trinity Catholic | 7-1 | 12.055 |
| 4. Belleview | 3-2 | 8.940 |
| 5. Daytona Beach Mainland | 4-3 | 10.182 |
| 6. The Villages | 8-2 | 9.901 |
| 7. Orlando Jones | 3-0 | 6.556 |
| 8. Daytona Beach Seabreeze | 7-3 | 4.735 |
Class 1A, Region 4
| Rank/team | Record | Rating |
| 1. Robinson | 8-0 | 17.259 |
| 2. Osceola | 5-0 | 12.098 |
| 3. Tampa Catholic | 7-3 | 10.069 |
| 4. Brandon | 4-2 | 8.225 |
| 5. Kissimmee Gateway | 5-2 | 5.092 |
| 6. Auburndale | 3-1 | 4.943 |
| 7. Seminole | 2-1 | 3.179 |
| 8. Davenport | 3-2 | 2.472 |
Class 1A, Region 5
| Rank/team | Record | Rating |
| 1. Braden River | 9-0 | 11.573 |
| 2. Fort Myers Riverdale | 6-0 | 13.809 |
| 3. St. Petersburg | 5-0 | 9.370 |
| 4. Bonita Springs | 4-1 | 6.828 |
| 5. North Fort Myers | 1-1 | 5.117 |
| 6. Keswick Christian | 2-1 | 8.187 |
| 7. Gibbs | 3-3 | 2.174 |
| 8. Lakewood | 2-3 | 2.147 |
Stat leaders
Here are the statistical standouts on offense and defense for players in Hernando, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
Offense
Passing yards
1,763 Abby Elwell, Lennard (21 TDs, 7 INTs)
1,674 Haidyn Spano, Robinson (38 TDs, 2 INTs)
1,391 Gabby Werr, Alonso (25 TDs, 3 INTs)
1,375 Emma Clough, Newsome (12 TDs, 9 INTs)
1,191 Zoe Surrency, Strawberry Crest (14 TDs, 8 INTs)
1.071 Shanley Herbst, Plant (15 TDs, 10 INTs)
1,035 KK Ramsey, Steinbrenner (12 TDs, 8 INTs)
928 Layla West, Hillsborough (18 TDs, 1 INT)
858 Tiana Robinson, St. Petersburg (15 TDs, 1 INT)
826 Madelyn DePetrillo, Nature Coast (8 TDs, 5 INTs)
Rushing yards
605 Ra’Vonnie King, Lakewood (2 TDs)
539 KK Ramsey, Steinbrenner (10 TDs)
535 Layla West, Hillsborough (8 TDs)
362 Robyn Cantwell, Keswick Christian (3 TDs)
296 Rye’keriyah Newton, Sickles (4 TDs)
251 Mia Hastings, Seffner Christian (2 TDs)
216 Ayanna Helms, Plant City (2 TDs)
210 Avianna Berkhall, Brandon Academy (0 TDs)
202 Carson Buttram, Strawberry Crest (3 TDs)
166 Lexi Serniotti,Bloomingdale (0 TDs)
Receiving yards
570 Tammy Jerson, Robinson (14 TDs)
509 Audrey Kopp, Tampa Catholic (8 TDs)
499 Ariana Ruiz, Strawberry Crest (5 TDs)
484 Makenna Sturgis, Alonso (13 TDs)
459 Zakylah Segarra, Newsome (7 TDs)
442 Isabella Rein,Tampa Catholic (5 TDs)
408 Kate Keith, Lennard (3 TDs)
404 Olivia Dicus, Plant (5 TDs)
384 Carina Annunziata, Alonso (5 TDs)
365 Abby Bridges, Newsome (3 TDs)
Defense
Tackles
51 Nayari Wilson, Countryside
49 Trinity Allen, Central
48 Vinci Settlemire, Sickles
45 Janiya Roberts, Hillsborough
45 Layla Crawford, Lennard
41 Carson Buttram, Strawberry Crest
41 Jordyn Johnson, Robinson
39 Aliyah Currington, Brooks DeBartolo
38 Jada Wilson, Seffner Christian
34 Laila Wood, Newsome
Sacks
18 Kathryn Williams, Steinbrenner
14 Ella Bode, Alonso
14 Ra’Vonnie King, Lakewood
13 Nyarai Wilson, Countryside
11 Aliyah Currington, Brooks DeBartolo
11 Isabella Rein, Tampa Catholic
10 Rianne Brandt, Keswick Christian
9 Maddie Bridges, Steinbrenner
8 Ruthney Vernet, Brooks DeBartolo
8 Nasma Ador, Strawberry Crest
8 Ariyana Thompson, St. Petersburg
Interceptions
8 Layla West, Hillsborough
8 Zakylah Segarra, Newsome
8 Melina Torres, Plant
8 Jayla Jackson, East Bay
7 Tiana Robinson, St. Petersburg
7 Zamyria King, Sumner
7 Sanaai Taylor, Leto
7 Ava Godfrey, Robinson
7 Aiden Walker, Bloomingdale
6 Autumn Evans, Alonso
What to watch tonight
Springstead (6-2) at Alonso (7-0), 7:30
Since starting 5-0, the Eagles have lost two of their last three games. Bouncing back will be difficult with a matchup against the defending Class 2A state champion Ravens.
Tonight’s county schedules
Hernando County
Hernando at Weeki Wachee, 5
Springstead at Alonso, 7:30
Hillsborough County
Bell Creek Academy at Seffner Christian, 5
Springstead at Alonso, 7:30
