JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three area high school football teams are playing for the state championship this week at Villages Charter.

Fernandina Beach faces Frostproof in the Atlantic State championship game and Cedar Creek Christian faces Legacy Charter in the Class 1A state championship. Both of these matches are on Friday at 19:00. On Saturday, St. Joseph and Jupiter Christian will meet at 13:00.

Atlantic State championship

Fernandina Beach (6-6) – Donmaz (8-3), 19:00

The path is here: Fernandina Beach Def. West Nassau, 24-20; Def. Paxon by default; Frost resistant def. Bayside, 28-20; Def. Delray Beach American Heritage, 21-0.

Take a look: Both teams are in their first season in the SSAA and have had success. The Pirates took an extra week off after Paxon forfeited following a post-game incident against Lake Weir in the opening round of the playoffs. Fernandina Beach ended rival West Nassau’s season with its biggest win of the year in the opening round. QBs Ian Miller And Beckham Rohe They combined for 19 TD passes. R.B. D’ante Simms (613 rushing yards, 9 TDs) and Jeremiah Jordan (534 receiving yards, 7 TDs) Provides playmaking ability for the Buccaneers. DB on defense Othellus Swift He made six of Fernandina’s 14 interceptions. … The toughest challenge of the season for the Pirates will be weathering the freeze. All three of their losses were to playoff teams; this includes the region’s No. 1 seed (Providence) and No. 2 seed (Lakeland Christian).

Class 1A state championship

Cedar Creek Christian (5-5) vs. Legacy Charter (4-6), 7 p.m.

The path is here: Cedar Creek Def. St. Francis, 36-8; Def. Windermere Prep, 64-27; Legacy Charter, first-round bye; Def. Trinity Prep, 16-14.

Take a look: The Eagles won the rematch of the match played in late October, 36-12. The Saints’ win would be their best record as a longtime head coach since a 7-2 rout in 2018 Jamie Gamel.

Class 5A state championship

St. Joseph (10-1) – Jupiter Christian (9-3), Saturday, 1 p.m.

The path is here: St. Joseph Def. Oak Hall, 52-20; Def. Foundation Academy, 10-5; Jupiter Christian def. Seffner Christian, 34-20; D. Kapısız Akademi, 29-26.

Take a look: Flashes this year in St. It was another excellent story from St. Johns County. They won their first eight games before losing to Interlachen but managed to sort things out in the play-offs. QB Cody Ott (1,538 passing yards, 26 TDs), RB jack fox (1,133 rushing yards, 13 TDs) and Jeremiah Kes He played a leading role on offense (840 receiving yards, 13 TDs). DBs on the other side of the ball Asher Glisson (118 tackles, 11 TFL) and Jamir Commissioner (4 picks) leads the head coach Cash Forbrich.