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Breaking Down the Florida Class 5A Football Playoff Bracket: First-Round Matchups Revealed

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West Boca Raton ’s move to the inaugural Open Division leaves a Florida Class 5A football championship field led by Mandarin, Sebring, Armwood and Archbishop McCarthy.

The FHSAA released the 32-team bracket Friday, Nov. 6. All 16 regional quarterfinals are scheduled for Nov. 13, with no first-round byes.

All seeds below are regional, with the host listed second.

Region 1: Mandarin Takes the Top Seed

Mandarin (9-1) hosts Oakleaf, with Evans or Bartram Trail next if the Mustangs advance.

Second-seeded Buchholz opens against Ponte Vedra. No. 3 Nease travels to No. 6 Pace, with that winner facing Buchholz or Ponte Vedra in the regional semifinals.

No. 8 Oakleaf at No. 1 Mandarin

No. 5 Bartram Trail at No. 4 Evans

No. 7 Ponte Vedra at No. 2 Buchholz

No. 3 Nease at No. 6 Pace

Region 2: Sebring Opens on the Road

Sebring (6-4) earned the top seed but begins at No. 8 Wiregrass Ranch. The winner advances to face Gaither or Lake Gibson.

Oviedo holds the No. 2 seed and hosts Bartow.…

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