HIGH-SCHOOL

High School Girls Soccer Regional Finals

Staff Writer
Florida Times-Union

All games at 7 p.m. today

Region 1-4A

Fleming Island (18-1-1) at Niceville (18-3-2):Niceville's strength is its defense, but the Eagles could have a tough time matching up with a Fleming Island team that has become adept at distributing the offensive wealth. In the last five games, 14 different players have netted goals for the Golden Eagles with Amanda Lodge (6), Lexie Martorana (5), Giana Conte (5) and Kennedy Singleton (4) leading the way in that span.

Region 1-3A

Pensacola (14-10-3) at Ponte Vedra (19-4-3):The playoff-savvy Sharks are the only area team with the benefit of home field tonight and senior captain McKenzie Ryan, whose high work rate has been a key for Ponte Vedra, aims to ensure the Sharks take full advantage. Junior Brooke Sharp (25 goals) is the Sharks' top offensive producer, and Erica Burt leads a defense that has given up only one goal in the postseason.

Region 1-2A

Bolles (16-8-3) at Pensacola Catholic (21-5-1):This is the fifth consecutive meeting for these teams in this round with Bolles holding a 3-1 edge entering tonight's game. The Bulldogs have more offensive balance than in past seasons, but it will be up to seniors Katie Prusiecki and Brooke O'Hare and junior Megan Block to continue to set the tone for Bolles, which must contend with Florida commitment Katie Richmond (28 goals).

Region 1-1A

St. Johns Country Day (20-2-2) at Tallahassee Maclay (18-2-4):The Spartans' signature is to score early and often to put opponents on their heels. The key to that is a balanced offense led by FSU commitment Carson Pickett (46 goals, 32 assists), Ellen Crist (30 goals), Mallory Bane (20 goals, 30 assists), Megan Rogers (17 goals) and Kay Kay Harding (12 goals). But to advance, St. Johns must also contain Maclay sophomore Reanna Leoni, who has nearly 50 goals this season.

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