Chiles Advances in State Playoffs, FSUS Run Ends

On October 22nd, the Chiles Volleyball team began the 5A FHSAA State Championships with a straight set win against Choctawhatchee with set scores of 25-7, 25-14, and 25-17. Advancing to the regional semi-finals, the Timberwolves took on fourth seeded Ponte Vedra on Saturday, October 25th in Tallahassee. Chiles beat Ponte Vedra in straight sets, 25-13, 25-14 and 25-18.

The Timberwolves will host Beachside on the October 29th in the regional finals, looking to make the final four and secure back-to-back state titles.

Notable performances from the Chiles and Ponte Vedra game included Eva Goodson (Sr.) with 12 kills on 27 attempts and 1 error, Jorja Williams (Sr.) with 6 total blocks, and Madison Joyner (Sr.) with 13 digs.

Finishing the regular season 24-1, Chiles won the 5A District 2 tournament, with a 3-0 win against Columbia in the semi-finals and a 3-0 win against Lincoln in the Finals. Lincoln Made it through the semi-final round upsetting the higher seeded Leon in a fifth set tiebreaker with set scores 27-25, 25-27, 26-24, 16-25, and 17-15. The Trojan’s season came to an end losing to Chiles with set scores of 25-8, 25-6 and 25-9.

During the district final against Lincoln, Chiles had notable performances from Lindsay Smith (Sr.) with 12 kills on 20 attempts and 3 errors, Eva Goodson (Sr.) with 11 kills on 17 attempts and 1 error, and Jorja Williams (Sr.) with 4 total blocks.

Florida High

On October 21st the Florida High Volleyball team, started the 3A FHSAA State Championship with a straight set win against Episcopal School of Jacksonville with set scores of 25-18, 25-20, and 25-18. Advancing to the regional semi-finals, the Seminoles faced off against Pensacola Catholic on Oct. 25 in Tallahassee. Florida High’s 2025-2026 season (20-6) came to an end with a hard-fought loss, 24-26, 25-22, 25-21, and 25-11.

Previously, Florida High beat Marianna in straight sets to claim to the 3A District 2 title with set scores of 25-15, 25-19 and 25-11.

Notable performances from the Seminoles included Addison Mayernick (Jr.) with 12 kills on 22 attempts with 4 errors, Hunter Cook (Sr.) with 11 kills on 22 attempts with 2 errors and Olivia Woods (Jr.) with 8 digs and 0 dig errors.