Nease and Ponte Vedra both made the Class 5A playoffs and open Friday, Nov. 13. Nease plays at Pace and Ponte Vedra at Buchholz, with a rematch possible Nov. 20.
Last checked Nov. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year. Schedules and results come from each team’s MaxPreps page, which the Florida High School Athletic Association names as its official partner; playoff dates are from the FHSAA’s 2026 football calendar, and the playoff games from the FHSAA’s Class 5A bracket. Times can change, so check with the school before you go. Scores after each game night: our scoreboard.
The regular season is over for the two St. Johns County School District high schools that serve the Ponte Vedra area. Allen D. Nease High School (the Panthers), 10550 Ray Road, beat Ponte Vedra High School (the Sharks), 460 Davis Park Road, 49-35 on Oct. 23 and finished 7-3 on a six-game winning streak. Ponte Vedra finished 3-7. Both teams made the Class 5A playoffs, which begin Friday, Nov. 13. Nease plays at Pace and Ponte Vedra plays at Buchholz in Gainesville. For school questions, call Ponte Vedra High at 904-547-7350 or Nease at 904-547-8300.
Updated Nov. 8: The FHSAA released its playoff brackets Nov. 6. Both schools are in Region 1 of Class 5A; first-round games, places and times added below.
Updated Oct. 31: Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 results added; regular season complete.
Final week
- Friday, Oct. 23: Nease 49, Ponte Vedra 35
- Friday, Oct. 30: Creekside 49, Ponte Vedra 18; Nease 39, Sandalwood 0
- Next: Class 5A regional quarterfinals, Friday, Nov. 13: Nease at Pace, Ponte Vedra at Buchholz
Ponte Vedra High Sharks (3-7)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 21 | University Christian | L 31-29 |
| Aug. 28 | at Bishop Kenny | L 28-21 (OT) |
| Sept. 4 | Merritt Island | L 45-37 |
| Sept. 11 | at Beachside* | W 24-7 |
| Sept. 18 | at Fleming Island | W 31-18 |
| Sept. 25 | at Bartram Trail* | L 34-16 |
| Oct. 9 | Mandarin* | L 34-10 |
| Oct. 16 | Fletcher* | W 40-31 |
| Oct. 23 | at Nease* | L 49-35 |
| Oct. 30 | Creekside | L 49-18 |
*District game. Home games are at Ponte Vedra High, 460 Davis Park Road.
Nease Panthers (7-3)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 21 | at Creekside | L 21-14 |
| Aug. 28 | at St. Augustine | L 28-22 |
| Sept. 4 | Mainland | W 35-33 |
| Sept. 11 | Mandarin* | L 32-14 |
| Sept. 24 | Beachside* | W 49-14 |
| Oct. 2 | Riverside | W 49-14 |
| Oct. 9 | at Fletcher* | W 31-27 |
| Oct. 16 | at Bartram Trail* | W 41-27 |
| Oct. 23 | Ponte Vedra* | W 49-35 |
| Oct. 30 | at Sandalwood | W 39-0 |
*District game. Home games are at Nease, 10550 Ray Road.
The district race
Both teams play the same district opponents: Bartram Trail, Beachside, Fletcher and Mandarin are marked as district games on both schedules. By the MaxPreps results, Nease went 4-1 in district play, losing only to Mandarin, and Ponte Vedra went 2-3.
The playoffs
From the FHSAA’s 2026 calendar, for Classes 1A to 6A:
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Regional quarterfinals | Friday, Nov. 13 |
| Regional semifinals | Friday, Nov. 20 |
| Regional finals | Friday, Nov. 27 |
| State semifinals | Friday, Dec. 4 |
First round, Friday, Nov. 13
Both schools are in Region 1 of the Class 5A bracket, which the FHSAA links from its own playoff page.
| Game | Seeds | Where | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nease at Pace | No. 3 vs. No. 6 | Pace High School, 4065 Norris Road, Pace | 7:30 p.m. CT |
| Ponte Vedra at Buchholz | No. 7 vs. No. 2 | Buchholz High School, Gainesville | 7:30 p.m. ET |
Pace is in Santa Rosa County in the Florida Panhandle, on Central time. The bracket’s game page lists the Pace kickoff as 7:30 p.m. Central, which is 8:30 p.m. in Ponte Vedra Beach.
The winners of those two games meet in the regional semifinal on Friday, Nov. 20. That would be a rematch of Nease’s 49-35 win on Oct. 23. Two other district teams are also in Region 1: top seed Mandarin hosts Oakleaf, and Bartram Trail plays at Evans in Orlando.
The FHSAA says all dates, times and places on the brackets “are subject to change” and asks fans to confirm with the host school. Tickets are sold digitally through GoFan, and most games stream on the NFHS Network, the FHSAA says.
What this means for you
- Nease travels to Pace, in the Panhandle, for a 7:30 p.m. Central kickoff Friday, Nov. 13.
- Ponte Vedra plays at Buchholz in Gainesville at 7:30 p.m. the same night.
- Buy tickets through GoFan before you travel, and check with the host school for changes.
- Results go up on our scoreboard after each game night.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Ponte Vedra vs. Nease in 2026?
Nease beat Ponte Vedra 49-35 at Nease High School on Oct. 23, in a district game, MaxPreps shows.
What is Ponte Vedra High’s football record in 2026?
The Sharks finished the regular season 3-7 after a 49-18 home loss to Creekside on Oct. 30, MaxPreps shows. Their wins came at Beachside, at Fleming Island and at home against Fletcher.
What is Nease’s football record in 2026?
The Panthers finished the regular season 7-3 after winning 39-0 at Sandalwood on Oct. 30, their sixth straight win, according to MaxPreps.
Did Nease and Ponte Vedra make the 2026 football playoffs?
Yes. Both are in Region 1 of the Class 5A bracket. No. 3 seed Nease plays at No. 6 Pace, and No. 7 seed Ponte Vedra plays at No. 2 Buchholz in Gainesville, on Friday, Nov. 13. The winners meet in the regional semifinal Nov. 20.
When do the Florida high school football playoffs start in 2026?
The FHSAA regional quarterfinals for Classes 1A to 6A are Friday, Nov. 13, followed by regional semifinals Nov. 20, regional finals Nov. 27 and state semifinals Dec. 4.
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