Local Volleyball Teams Enter Regional Playoff Brackets
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BRADENTON, FL – Teh Sarasota and Manatee County high school volleyball seasons continue this week as teams begin their journeys through the regional playoffs, following recent district tournament conclusions. Lakewood Ranch aims for a deep run fueled by district tournament success, while Riverview and Venice face challenging paths after competitive district finals.
Thes regional tournaments represent the culmination of regular season efforts and district battles, determining which teams will advance toward a state championship. Several local squads secured their spots, setting the stage for intense competition across Region 7A-3 and other brackets.
Region 7A-3: Lakewood Ranch Leads Local Contenders
Lakewood Ranch (undefeated record not specified in text) is set to open regional play on the road at Lutz George Steinbrenner (15-8) on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Their potential path to a regional championship includes:
* Regional Quarterfinals (Oct. 22, 7 p.m.): At No. 4 Lutz George Steinbrenner
* regional Semifinals (Oct.25, 2 p.m.): At No. 1 Land O’ Lakes Sunlake OR home vs. No. 8 Tampa Sickles
* Regional Final (Oct. 29, 7 p.m.): At No. 2 Tarpon Springs East Lake OR at No. 3 Punta Gorda Charlotte OR home vs. No. 6 Largo OR home vs. No. 7 new port Richey Mitchell
Region 7A-3: Riverview and Venice Face Uphill Battles
Riverview (11-14) and Venice (15-12) will both be on the road for their regional quarterfinal matchups. Riverview challenged Venice in the district final, winning the first set before ultimately falling in four sets.
Riverview’s bracket:
* regional Quarterfinals (Oct. 22, 7 p.m.): At No. 1 Tampa Plant
* Regional Semifinals (Oct. 25, 2 p.m.): at No. 4 Lakeland George Jenkins OR at No. 5 Venice
* Regional Final (Oct.29, 7 p.m.): At No.2 Winter haven OR at No. 3 Palm Harbor University OR at No. 6 Lithia Newsome OR at No. 7 Dover Strawberry Crest
Venice’s bracket:
* Regional Quarterfinals (Oct. 22, 7 p.m.): At No. 4 Lakeland George Jenkins
* Regional Semifinals (Oct. 25, 2 p.m.): At No. 1 Tampa Plant OR home vs. no. 8 Riverview
* Regional Final (Oct. 29, 7 p.m.): At No. 2 Winter Haven OR at No. 3 Palm harbor university OR home vs. No. 6 Lithia Newsome OR home vs.No. 7 Dover Strawberry crest
Both teams are in a bracket headlined by No. 1 tampa Plant.
