JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The first night of high school volleyball playoff action is in the books and five local teams are moving on. Classes 2A-4A play their matches on Thursday night.
Region 1-7A
Ellie Jackson had 15 kills and host Mandarin swept Nease 3-0 in the Region 1-7A volleyball quarterfinals on Wednesday night. Nease’s season ends at 5-13.
The Mustangs (11-9) advanced to the Oct. 28 regional semifinal at Bartram Trail.
Bartram Trail 3, Sandalwood 0
The Bears (13-7) swept the Saints 25-18, 25-23, 25-11 to advance to the regional semifinals on Oct. 28. Sandalwood’s season finishes at 8-11.
Region 1-6A
Host Creekside kept its season rolling along, beating Tallahassee Chiles 3-1 on Wednesday night. The 18-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-17 win sends the Knights (17-2) to the second round on Oct. 28. They will host Tallahassee Leon (8-0).
Tallahassee Leon 3, Fleming Island 2
The Golden Eagles pushed host Leon to the limit, but couldn’t get over the hurdle in a 26-24, 23-25, 25-22, 22-25, 14-16 loss. Fleming’s season ends at 14-8.
Region 1-5A
Nationally ranked Ponte Vedra won its sixth consecutive state playoff match dating back to last season by sweep, thumping Orange Park 25-8, 25-13, 25-8. The Sharks (23-0) are seeking to defend their state championship.
Ridgeview 3, Daytona Beach Seabreeze 0
The Panthers cruised past the Sandcrabs, winning 25-19, 25-16, 25-18. Ridgeview (14-9) will visit Ponte Vedra in next Wednesday’s regional semifinals.