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<\/figure>\nboys basketball<\/strong><\/p>\n Times-Union will feature the top boys’ high school basketball teams from Jacksonville and Northeast Florida teams through December 31 for the 2022-23 FHSAA season.<\/p>\n 12-1, Class 3A<\/p>\n Before: 1.<\/p>\n Last week: 58-50 win over Shady Spring, 46-33 win over Charlotte, 53-36 loss against Winter Haven, 73-33 win against Ocala Vanguard.<\/p>\n This week: Friday vs. Ponte Vedra.<\/p>\n Summary: The stallion was ultimately defeated by the Sun Kingdom champion Winter Haven for the first time, but has not been beaten by a local school since December 2021.<\/p>\n 9-3, Class 6A<\/p>\n Before: 2.<\/p>\n Last week: 55-54 win over Kings Ridge Christians, 71-60 loss to Savannah Johnson and 62-53 loss to St Andrews.<\/p>\n This week: Friday in Providence.<\/p>\n Summary: The flu-weakened Sharks have dropped two games in Georgia despite forward Israel Nouf’s career games.<\/p>\n\n 11-1, Class 6A<\/p>\n Before: 5 (draw).<\/p>\n Last week: 64-26 vs McKeel, 69-27 vs DeLand, 62-36 vs Hialeah American.<\/p>\n This week: Tuesday vs. Sandalwood, Friday vs. Orange Park.<\/p>\n Summary: Aaron Rivers and Cameron Coachman starred in the Knights’ sweep of the Gus Gibbs Memorial Tournament in DeLand.<\/p>\n 9-2, Class 2A.<\/p>\n Before: 3.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This Week: Monday vs. University Christian, Thursday vs. Ribot, Friday vs. NFEI.<\/p>\n\n Summary: Three interesting matchups for the Lions are on the horizon, starting with the Bernard Wilkes Classic vs. Orel Gray and UC on Monday.<\/p>\n 11-1, Class 4A.<\/p>\n Before: Not ranked.<\/p>\n Last week: A 76-55 win against Glynn Academy and a 53-44 win against Toombs County.<\/p>\n This Week: Stanton on Tuesday and Bishop Snyder on Friday.<\/p>\n At a glance: The Golden Eagles surged into the polls after winning two games in Georgia.<\/p>\n On the bubble: Bishop Kenny (8-3, 4A), Boles (9-3, 4A), Columbia (9-5, 5A), Episcopal (8-4, 3A), Nice (12-3, 6A), NFEI (8-4, 2A), Orange Park (9-4, 6A), Ribault (10-2, 4A), St Joseph (8-2, 2A)<\/p>\n women’s basketball<\/strong><\/p>\n Times-Union will feature the top girls’ basketball teams from Jacksonville and Northeast Florida teams through December 31 for the 2022-23 FHSAA season.<\/p>\n\n 14-1, Class 4A<\/p>\n Before: 1.<\/p>\n Last week: 51-26 vs Centennials, 57-46 vs Legion College Eights, 51-40 vs Cardinal Gibbons.<\/p>\n This week: NFEI on Wednesday and She Got Game Classic from Friday to Saturday.<\/p>\n Summary: The Atlanta Tournament with over 70 teams awaits BK this weekend.<\/p>\n 14-1, Class 6A<\/p>\n Before: 2.<\/p>\n Last week: 62-50 vs Bradford, 70-64 vs Jackson, 56-16 vs Menendez.<\/p>\n This Week: Thursday vs. Nice.<\/p>\n Summary: Kaylah Turner and Fantasia James continue to shine as the Knights’ explosive scoring combination.<\/p>\n 12-3, Class 4A<\/p>\n Before: 3.<\/p>\n Last Week: A 66-33 win against St. Augustine, a 70-64 loss against Oakleaf and a 50-10 win against Palatka.<\/p>\n This Week: Tuesday vs. Atlantic Coast, Thursday vs. Reigns.<\/p>\n Summary: The Resilient Tigers came within seconds of a major victory over Oakleaf.<\/p>\n 10-2, 3A<\/p>\n Before: 4.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This week: Friday in Tallahassee Lincoln, Saturday in Tallahassee Chile.<\/p>\n Summary: It’s Tallahassee time for Stallions heading to the state capital for two weekend matches.<\/p>\n 10-5, Class 4A<\/p>\n Before: 5.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This Week: Creekside on Thursday, Episcopal Church on Friday.<\/p>\n Summary: Abby Knauff averages 4 3s per game to lead the Bulldogs.<\/p>\n 11-3, Class 6A<\/p>\n Before: Not ranked.<\/p>\n Last week: 70-38 vs The Villages Charter, 59-48 vs Winter Garden Horizon, 63-60 vs Tampa Bay Tech.<\/p>\n This Week: Thursday at Oak Reef, Friday at Tokoy Creek.<\/p>\n Summary: Cami Robinson reaches 1,000 points to lead the Panthers to a tournament title in Tampa.<\/p>\n\n On the bubble: Nice (11-3, 6A), Paxson (9-4, 4A), Ponte Vedra (7-6, 6A), Ribot (10-5, 4A), Ridgeview (11-5, 5A), St. John’s Country Day (7-4, 2A).<\/p>\n boys soccer<\/strong><\/p>\n Times-Union will cover the top high school boys’ soccer teams from Jacksonville and Northeast Florida teams through December 31 for the 2022-23 FHSAA season.<\/p>\n 9-0-1, 7A<\/p>\n Before: 1.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This week: Wednesday vs Nice, Thursday vs Atlantic Coast, Saturday vs Tallahassee Chile.<\/p>\n Summary: Addis Mesic, Antonio Mancinotti and the Mustangs are back in the middle of the action with three quality contests ahead of the Gateway Tournament.<\/p>\n 8-1-2, 6A<\/p>\n Before: 2.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This Week: Wednesday at Orange Park, Friday against Tallahassee Chile.<\/p>\n Summary: Fleming Island’s outside forward combination, William Kennedy and Matthew Murray, continue their combination for consistent goals.<\/p>\n 6-1-3, 6A<\/p>\n Before: 3.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This week: Thursday vs. Bishop Kenny, Friday vs. Stanton.<\/p>\n Summary: Senior goaltender Will Sheehan has four shutouts so far this season.<\/p>\n 6-1-1, 7A<\/p>\n Before: 4.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This Week: Daytona Beach Sea Breeze Thursday.<\/p>\n Summary: The Bears’ midfield combination will be put to the test this week against the ever-tough Seabreeze.<\/p>\n 5-0-3, 6A<\/p>\n Before: 5.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This Week: The Mandarin on Wednesday, Fletcher vs. on Friday.<\/p>\n Summary: Undefeated keeper Evan Miriello’s 0.52 goals are 0.52 goals to average, ranking Northeast Florida’s best.<\/p>\n\n On Bubbles: Bishop Kenny (4-1-2, 4A), Balls (5-2-2, 3A), Creekside (9-2-1, 7A), Inglewood (8-3, 5A), Providence (5A) -1-1, 3A), Yury (9-2, 4A).<\/p>\n Women’s soccer<\/strong><\/p>\n Times-Union will cover the top girls’ soccer teams from Jacksonville and northeast Florida teams through December 31 for the 2022-23 FHSAA season.<\/p>\n 10-0-2, 7A<\/p>\n Before: 1.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This week: Wednesday at Episcopal.<\/p>\n Summary: Eight Bears score multiple goals for the nation’s #1 MaxPreps team.<\/p>\n 10-1-1, 2A<\/p>\n Before: 2.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This week: Off.<\/p>\n Summary: Sparta’s next game against Episcopal is January 10th.<\/p>\n 9-3, 6A<\/p>\n Before: 3.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This week: Off.<\/p>\n Summary: No action this week for the Sharks, who have their next match at Bishop Kenny on January 12th.<\/p>\n 6-1-2, 6A<\/p>\n Before: 4.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This Week: Thursday vs. Sandalwood.<\/p>\n Summary: The Golden Eagles take on the Saints before three challenges over the next week and a half.<\/p>\n 6-3-0, 7A<\/p>\n Before: 5.<\/p>\n Last week: Off.<\/p>\n This week: Off.<\/p>\n Summary: The Knights aren’t playing Lake Mary until January 13th, so the long break continues.<\/p>\n Bubbles: Atlantic Coast (5-3-2, 6A), Beachside (7-3-1, 4A), Fletcher (6-4-1, 6A), Mandarin (7-3-1, 7A), Nice ( 7-3-2, 6A), Stanton (6-4-2, 4A) and University Christian (9-0, 2A).<\/p>\n Clayton Freeman covers high school sports and more for the Florida Times Union. Follow him on Twitter at @CFreemanJAX and sign up for his First Coast Varsity newsletter at https:\/\/profile.jacksonville.com\/newsletters\/first-coast-varsity\/.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n1. Providence<\/h2>\n
2. Pontevedra<\/h2>\n
3. Oakleaf<\/h2>\n
4. Impact Christian<\/h2>\n
5. Paxson<\/h2>\n
1. Bishop Kenny<\/h2>\n
2. Oakleaf<\/h2>\n
3. Jackson<\/h2>\n
4. Providence<\/h2>\n
5 (tie).Boles<\/h2>\n
5 (tie).Nice<\/h2>\n
1. Mandarin<\/h2>\n
2. Fleming Island<\/h2>\n
3. Pontevedra<\/h2>\n
4. Bertram Trail<\/h2>\n
5. Nice<\/h2>\n
1. Bertram Trail<\/h2>\n
2. St. John’s Country Day<\/h2>\n
3. Pontevedra<\/h2>\n
4. Fleming Island<\/h2>\n
5. Creekside<\/h2>\n