The ‘Battle at Bryant’ spring highschool soccer jamboree, with the primary annual occasion hosted by Lakeland (Fla.) in 2025, is again for Year 2 this upcoming May.
The Dreadnaughts announced through social media that they’ll be internet hosting six of Florida’s prime highschool soccer applications from the 2025 season at Bryant Stadium for the dates of May 15-16.
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Rivals caught up with Lakeland head coach Marvin Frazier concerning the Battle at Bryant spring occasion heading into its second season.
“We definitely want to capitalize on having one of the best venues in the country at Bryant Stadium,” Frazier. “There’s no gimmick. You got to play the best to be the best. Even in a jamboree, I’d rather play against really, really good competition and go into the summer and figure it out in the summer. We’re just going out there and playing football.”
Last yr’s occasion included Lakeland, Evans, Jesuit, Spruce Creek and Lake Gibson, with three of these aforementioned groups again this spring.
2025 Battle at Bryant outcomes
Spruce Creek 14, Lake Gibson 7
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Orlando Evans 14, Spruce Creek 0
Orlando Evans 6, Lake Gibson 0
Jesuit 30, Lakeland 17
Among the newbies this time round is Clearwater Central Catholic (Fla.), F. W. Buchholz and Port Charlotte, all three groups which have reached Florida’s state semifinals within the final two years.
“I think it’s important for us to get a good gauge for where we’re at,” Clearwater Central Catholic head coach Chris Harvey mentioned to Rivals on Tuesday. “We like to get a good gauge of where we’re at and the spring is a good springboard. I absolutely think it helps out programs. We’re always looking for ways to showcase our kids. There’s no better way to do that than compete against some of the best teams in the state.”
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Port Charlotte head coach Jordan Ingman spoke to Rivals by telephone on Tuesday afternoon and added that he’s excited for his Pirates to face off in opposition to a number of the state’s greatest groups within the 2nd annual Battle at Bryant.
“We’re excited to play up against some of the state’s best teams and get the kids seen by some colleges,” Ingman mentioned to Rivals.
Below are groups scheduled for the 2 days, with instances for the matchups nonetheless to be determined:
MAY 15 (Each team will play one half versus the opposite two groups)
Lakeland (No. 12 ranked team in Florida per the Massey Rankings)
F. W. Buchholz (No. 15 ranked team in Florida per the Massey Rankings)
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Port Charlotte (No. 35 ranked team in Florida per the Massey Rankings)
MAY 16 (Each team will play one half versus the opposite two groups)
Jesuit (No. 20 ranked team in Florida per the Massey Rankings)
Clearwater Central Catholic (No. 41 ranked team in Florida per the Massey Rankings)
Evans (No. 64 ranked team in Florida per the Massey Rankings)
More about Lakeland High School
West Boca Raton High School, positioned in Boca Raton, FL, is thought for its dedication to tutorial excellence and sturdy athletics applications. The faculty’s sports activities groups, generally known as the Bulls, take part in a wide range of sports activities, together with soccer and basketball. West Boca Raton High fosters a aggressive spirit and supplies college students with alternatives to excel each in teachers and athletics.
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