The 2026 high school football season in the south Georgia coverage area of News4Jax is set to begin in mid‑August, and the network has already published a detailed week‑by‑week schedule for seven participating programs. From Brunswick to Ware County, each team’s slate includes a mix of traditional rivals and new matchups, with games slated through early November.
Opening Week Action
Week 0, played on Friday, August 14, opened with a non‑conference clash between Bethesda Academy and Frederica Academy, while Camden County traveled to face Bolles in Jacksonville. The early contests set the tone for a season that promises several regional showdowns.
A week later, the action moved to Thursday, August 20, when Calvary Day took on Glynn Academy, and continued on Friday, August 21, with a full slate of games that saw multiple teams debut their season plans.
Early September Matchups
The second weekend of August 28 featured Brunswick visiting Groves and Glynn Academy hosting Camden County, while Frederica Academy prepared for a Thursday night test at Valwood before meeting Camden County again on Friday, September 4.
September 11 brought a fresh batch of contests, including Frederica Academy’s trip to Charlton County and a high‑profile meeting between Grayson and Brunswick. The schedule also highlighted a Friday night duel between Bradwell Institute and Glynn Academy on September 18.
September Showdowns
Later in the month, Week 6 on September 25 saw Glynn Academy travel to Lakeside and Greenbrier taking on Brunswick, while Week 7 on October 2 featured Beach versus Pierce County and a rematch of Brunswick against Bradwell.
October Rivalries
October continued with a series of key fixtures: Week 8 on October 9 pitted Camden County against Lowndes and St. Andrew’s against Frederica Academy, and Week 9 on October 16 saw Frederica Academy host Savannah Country Day while Glynn Academy faced Brunswick in a potential playoff preview.
Late‑Season Outlook
The final stretch of the regular season includes Week 10 on October 23, where Brunswick heads to South Effingham and Camden County travels to Valdosta, followed by Week 11 on October 30 with Charlton County meeting Clinch County and Effingham taking on Brunswick. The season concludes on Friday, November 6, when Benedictine visits Ware County and Brunswick finishes at Lakeside.
Throughout the campaign, News4Jax plans to update the schedule weekly with scores and highlights, ensuring fans stay informed of each team’s progress toward postseason contention.