Bailey Smith

The Panthers had already clinched the Class 3A- District 13 title and playoff berth, sweeping all three district opponents.

After issuing a request for public assistance Friday, Bailey Smith, 14, and Kennedy Willis, 15, were reported to be found early Sunday morning.

The Manta Rays (13-12) made it to the final four, snapping a 17 year drought, while the Pirates are back in the semis for the first time since 2019.

The Eagles (0-2) are back at home on Wednesday hosting the Bonnies (2-0) in their second-ever matchup. The last time these two played, FGCU defeated St. Bonaventure 71-58 at Alico Arena in December 2022.

In this rematch from week ten, the Raiders were making their ninth playoff appearance of all time and first since 2018, while the Red Knights were making their return to the postseason after missing out in 2023.

The Indians and Seahawks were both heading into the playoffs on a tear. Immokalee had won its last 7 straight games, while Cape Coral was on an 8-game winning streak. But only one could stay alive.

The Green Wave and Tarpons were going head to head for the second time this season in one of the longest standing matchups in Southwest Florida, dating back to 1935.

Karsten Schafer was told he may never be able to play basketball again after doctors found a tumor consuming most of his L5 vertebrae.

The 2nd-seeded Lions (8-2) came into the Class 1A regional semifinals on a four-game winning streak, looking to take down the 3rd-seeded Buccaneers (5-5).

The 2nd-seeded Golden Eagles (9-2) and 6th-seeded Green Devils (9-2) went head to head with a trip to the regional finals on the line.