JACKSONVILLE, FLA – The high school volleyball playoffs are set.
The bracket using the new playoff qualifying procedure was unveiled on Sunday, with the usual programs represented. Perennial power Bishop Kenny, which won its 23rd consecutive title last week, opens as a No. 2 seed in Region 1-4A. The Crusaders have reached the state semifinals in 12 of 16 seasons under coach Suzanne Winkler.
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Bolles reached the postseason for the 26th consecutive season when it earned a No. 8 seed in Region 1-4A.
Missing the state playoff field were Super 6 programs Mandarin, which finished 20-6 and lost to Bartram Trail in the District 1-7A final. The Mustangs finished 10th in the region. Fletcher went 20-5 and lost its district semifinal to Creekside and finished 10th in the region.
The new playoff system in Classes 2A-7A gave playoff berths to the district champs and then used a points system to seed the remaining teams in the region.
Wednesday's matches
Region 1-7A
5. Oviedo at 4. Bartram Trail
Region 1-6A
8. Creekside at 1. Tallahassee Leon
5. Ocala Forest at 4. Fleming Island
Region 1-5A
8. Fort Walton Beach at 1. Ponte Vedra
5. Lynn Haven Mosley at 4. Ridgeview
7. Middleburg at 2. Gulf Breeze
Thursday's matches
Region 1-4A
8. Bolles at 1. Santa Fe
6. Pensacola at 3. Yulee
7. West Florida at 2. Bishop Kenny
Region 2-4A
7. Menendez at 2. Dreyfoos School
Region 1-3A
8. Providence at 1. Ocala Trinity Catholic
5. Pensacola Catholic at 4. Episcopal
Region 1-2A
8. St. Johns Country Day at 1. Christ's Church
5. Ocala St. John Lutheran at 4. Eagle's View
Region 3-1A
Hilliard at Bell
Region 4-1A
Crescent City at Newberry