Columbus (Miami) begins its quest for a fifth straight Florida high school basketball state title in the FHSAA's largest classification as postseason play begins Saturday.
The Explorers enter the playoffs 21-6 after a regular-season slate that saw them take on teams from nine different states.
Columbus, which won four titles behind Cayden and Cameron Boozer, is now led by McDonald's All American
Caleb Gaskins. He is averaging 21.4 points and 9.1 rebounds for the Explorers as they open postseason play with
Doral Academy (Doral).
Should they hoist the Class 7A trophy, Columbus would be in rarefied air. Only two teams nationally have won more than four straight titles in their state's highest classification but none in a state as large as Florida.
2026 tournament brackets
Regional tournament action begins Saturday, Feb 14 for all classifications.
For the first time, the final four team advancing teams in each classification will be heading to Jacksonville and CSI Companies Court at UNF Arena to compete in the state championship event.
The state semifinal and championship games are scheduled to take place over three weeks, Feb. 24 and 27 for Class Rural; March 5th-7th for Classes 1A and 2A; and March 9–14 for Classes 3A-7A.
Tickets for games in each round can be purchased exclusively on
GoFan.co.
FHSAA basketball championship dates
Class Rural — Friday, Feb. 27
Class 1A — Saturday, March 7
Class 2A — Saturday, March 7
Class 3A — Wednesday, March 11
Class 4A — Thursday, March 12
Class 5A — Friday, March 13
Class 6A — Saturday, March 14
Class 7A — Saturday, March 14
All games played at University of North Florida
