The FHSAA football playoffs began on Friday with 20 Southwest Florida teams competing for a state championship. The most recent title winner is First Baptist Academy. The Lions entered this year's postseason as the Class 1A-Region 3 two seed. They hosted fellow SWFL private school Southwest Florida Christian Academy, who was the seven seed, in the first round on Friday.
FBA started the game with a bang. Kansas State commit Logan Bartley picked off the Kings during their opening drive. On the very next play, freshman quarterback Brady Quinn threw a perfect ball to Bradley Martino for a touchdown. The Lions would recover the ensuing squib kick, followed by another Quinn touchdown pass, but this time to Jayden Petit.
FBA continued its dominance all game long leading to 41-12 win. The Lions advance to take on third-seeded Benjamin in the Regional Semifinals next week.