TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Maclay soccer program kicks off their 6th Annual Maclay Invitational this weekend, where sixteen of the top boys and girls high school soccer teams from Central Florida to the Panhandle will trek to Tallahassee for the tournament.
The Invitational is a three match guarantee, and head boys coach Andy Warner said this weekend is a good measuring stick as teams gear up for the rest of the season.
"We've got three competitive games really back to back, so we're really going to be able to see really midterm where our players are not just physically, but psychologically as well," he said Thursday at practice. To me, it's a good measure. I can speak for myself, when I tell you, my decision on postseason rosters will be made based on what happens this weekend."
Locally, the Maclay boys and girls, the Florida High girls, and the Leon girls are all playing. The Maclay ladies play Friday at 6:00 against Columbia, and again Saturday at 9:00 and 1:00. The boys play Friday at 8:00 against Santa Fe, and again on Saturday at 11:00 and 3:00.
The Florida High girls take the pitch Friday night at 8:00 against Bay High School, and again Saturday at 11:00 and 3:00. Leon plays Friday night at 8:00, and again Saturday at 11:00 and 3:00. All matches are at the Florida State University Sportsplex on Tyson Road in Tallahassee.
