No. 8 seed Booker T. Washington boys soccer defies expectations to reach regional final

FHSAA Boys Soccer Region 1-5A semifinal soccer highlights Booker T. Washington's magical postseason run continued on Feb. 12 with a 3-1 win at Gulf Breeze in the Region 1-5A semifinals. Booker T. Washington's young soccer team has advanced to its fourth straight regional final as a No. 8 seed.The Wildcats overcame a tough schedule and the loss of 16 players from last season to find success.After starting the season 3-4-2, the team has gone 7-1-1 in the new year, hitting its stride in the postseason.The team defeated No. 4 seed Gulf Breeze 3-1 to advance to the Region 1-5A final against No. 2 Beachside. Booker T. Washington head coach Felipe Lawall didn’t expect this at the beginning of the...