The high school football postseason in the Pensacola area has narrowed to four teams as squads compete in state and alternative playoff brackets.
According to the “latest sports reporting”, two local teams remain in the state playoffs while two others continue their seasons in alternative brackets.
In the 4A-6A FIT North Regional Quarterfinals, Booker T. Washington secured a victory against Land O’Lakes with a final score of 7-3.
The team now holds a 7-3 record and is scheduled to face Beachside in the regional semifinals on Nov. 19, as noted by “the regional schedule”.
The Independent League Pool B North Regional Quarterfinals saw Jay defeat Geneva with a decisive 48-6 win.
Jay, currently 8-2, will host Hilliard in their next playoff matchup on Nov. 19, according to details found in “the tournament bracket preview”.
Not all local teams advanced through the weekend, as Pace fell to Nease in a narrow 35-34 defeat during the Region 1-5A quarterfinals.
The game, held on Nov. 13, 2026, featured intense action on the field as players from both sides fought for position, per “photographic evidence from the event”.
The matchup between Pace and Nease highlighted the competitive nature of the regional playoffs, with multiple scoring opportunities generated by both offenses.
Despite the efforts of Pace players like Brooks Washington and Makael Williams, the team was unable to overcome the one-point deficit by the final whistle, as documented by “local news coverage”.
The remaining teams now prepare for their respective semifinal games as the postseason continues throughout November.