Saint Andrew's Qualified for Region Football Final
The Boca Raton school advanced to the Class 2A Region 3 final following changes to the FHSAA playoff bracket.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Football
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Saint Andrew's School has secured a spot in the Class 2A Region 3 football final after receiving a bye through the quarterfinals and semifinals. The advancement comes as the 2026 FHSAA playoff bracket undergoes structural changes.
Why it matters
The region field was reduced when Chaminade-Madonna and Cardinal Newman moved to the newly formed Open Division. This shift directly paved the way for the No. 1 seeded Saint Andrew's to bypass early-round matchups.
Saint Andrew's School holds a 4-3 season record and currently ranks No. 196 in the Florida High School Football Massey Rankings. The team competes within the Class 2A, Region 3 classification level.
The players
Saint Andrew's School
Located in Boca Raton, the school is the No. 1 seed in the Class 2A Region 3 playoff bracket.
Chaminade-Madonna
This school moved to the FHSAA Open Division, contributing to the reduction in the size of Region 3.
Cardinal Newman
This program transitioned to the FHSAA Open Division, impacting the regional tournament structure.
Miami Booker T. Washington
The school is the No. 2 seed in Class 2A Region 3 and will play for a spot in the final.
Miami Edison
The school is the No. 3 seed in Class 2A Region 3 and will compete in the semifinal round.
The details
The removal of two teams from the original five-team region structure resulted in the bye that propelled Saint Andrew's directly to the regional championship game. The school will now await the outcome of the semifinal match between Booker T. Washington and Miami Edison to identify its final opponent.
Timeline
The new elite playoff bracket structure took effect in 2026.
Season Trajectory
The introduction of the Open Division has fundamentally altered the path to the state championship for smaller regional programs. By drawing top-tier teams away from traditional classifications, the league has created unexpected opportunities for schools like Saint Andrew's to advance.
Saint Andrew's will now focus its preparation on the regional championship game against the winner of the Booker T. Washington versus Miami Edison semifinal. The school remains in a strong position within the bracket as the top seed.
The takeaway
The move of elite programs to the Open Division has created a unique pathway for Saint Andrew's to compete for a regional title this season. Readers interested in high school sports can follow how bracket adjustments impact local team success rates throughout the post-season.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by On3.
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