The 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association Tennis season has officially kicked off, with high school teams across Florida setting their sights on one goal; becoming State Champions. According to the FHSAA there are 501 girls’ teams and 493 boys’ teams competing statewide, meaning this season promises intense competition, remarkable performances, and plenty of exciting storylines.
Breaking Down the Competition
Florida high school tennis is arguably one of the most competitive in the country. Teams compete in four classifications (1A-4A) based on school population. Teams are not sorted based on skill level. 1A schools have the smallest student populations, while 4A schools represent the largest. Each classification will crown a team champion as well as seeing the state’s best players battle for the Overall Singles and Doubles Championships. The FHSAA State Championships will take place from April 28 to May 2, across various locations in Central Florida.
Several powerhouse programs enter the 2025 season with championship aspirations, which sets up some great storylines for the year.
The 1A Boys’ team at St. Andrew’s has won five straight team titles and is poised to do it again. Over in 1A for the Girls, True North Academy has won back-to-back titles and will definitely have their eyes set on another.
In 2A, American Heritage Delray won both the Boys’ and Girls’ titles and have been a great program in recent history. There will for sure be some teams looking to dethrone them throughout the season.
For 3A, St. Thomas Aquinas and were the top dogs for both Boys’ and Girls’ Baron Collier as the teams split the Boys’ and Girls’ team championships. However, that’s just more motivation for the rest of the teams in 3A as they work hard to take them down.
Finally, 4A is set to be one of the best classifications of the FHSAA. You have the Boys’ defending Champs in Doral Academy, while Cypress Bay, West Boca, Lake Nona, Winter Park, and more are all great teams. For the Girls, Steinbrenner won last year and will look to do so again, as many of the same teams mentioned above will be making noise on the girls side too.
More Teams to Watch
Beyond the defending champions, Ponte Vedra, Lake Buena Vista, Pensacola Catholic, Spanish River, North Broward Prep, and MAST Academy are among the many other programs to keep an eye on.
2024 FHSAA Team Champions
- 1A Girls: True North Academy
- 1A Boys: Saint Andrew’s
- 2A Girls: American Heritage Delray
- 2A Boys: American Heritage Delray
- 3A Girls: St. Thomas Aquinas
- 3A Boys: Barron Collier
- 4A Girls: Steinbrenner
- 4A Boys: Doral Academy
With the season underway, Florida’s high school tennis teams are gearing up for another thrilling championship race. Whether it’s another year of dominance or the rise of new contenders, the 2025 FHSAA Tennis Season is shaping up to be one for the books.
