November football is upon us, and that could only mean one thing- It’s time for the Playoffs.
The Drive for the 305 has officially begun, as teams from across the State prepare for a chance to play in the 2025 State Championships hosted at FIU’s Pitbull Stadium. Moments ago, the FHSAA completed their playoff bracket reveal live stream, confirming that Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coasts would be well represented in the big dance.
For those that need a refresher, FHSAA schools are divided into classifications based off location and enrollment sizes. The FHSAA classes stand as follows: Rural, 1A-7A. 1A programs are primarily smaller private schools, such as Chaminade Madonna and The First Academy-who’s playoff ban could be lifted, while 7A features large private schools like Venice and Deland.
Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coasts garnered 19 post season berths, with Vero Beach notably standing as the top overall seed in the 7A classification. Please note- the Rural division will not play their title game at Pitbull Stadium, as it will be hosted at The Villages High School.
The official matchups stand as follows:
Rural
#5 Pahokee v #12 Fort Meade
1A
Region 3
#2 Cardinal Newman v #7 Benjamin
Region 4
#1 Chaminade Madonna v #8 St. John Paul
#3 St Andrews v #6 Archbishop Carroll
2A
Region 3
#3 Glades Central v #6 The King’s Academy
#2 Lakewood v #7 Somerset Canyons (SC host due to District Title)
4A
Region 4
#4 Miami Norland v #5 Jensen Beach
#2 American Heritage Plantation v #7 John Carroll
5A
Region 4
#2 Atlantic v #7 North Miami
#3 Martin County v #5 McArthur
6A
Region 3
#2 West Boca Raton v #7 Largo
7A
Region 3
#1 Vero Beach v #8 East Ridge
#2 Jupiter v #7 Dr. Phillips
#3 Ft Pierce Central v #6 Palm Beach Central
Region 4
#2 Spanish River v #7 Western
#4 Santaluces v #5 Columbus
Congratulations and best of luck to every team across the State as they prepare for The Drive to the 305!
