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The 2026 Florida high school football season is poised to deliver another round of drama, as the FHSAA introduces an eight‑team Open Division playoff bracket and St. Thomas Aquinas eyes a record eighth straight title.
The FHSAA has approved an Open Division format that gathers the eight highest‑ranked teams regardless of school size, reshaping playoff brackets for several sports.
Investments in weight rooms, a new replay system and a star‑studded coaching staff signal Father Lopez High School’s ambition to become a Florida football powerhouse, with community outreach and administrative backing fueling the push.
Josh Kirkland, a coach with deep roots in Texas high school and college football, has taken the reins at Westminster Christian School, where his arrival coincides with a promising young team and a wave of state award winners.
The Knights’ 2026 schedule features matchups across Florida, showcasing both seasoned talent and promising newcomers.
The Knights reveal a demanding 2026 schedule, featuring marquee matchups and the return of key playmakers as they aim for a deep playoff run.
After a 4‑6 finish in 2025, the Stingrays have named Tony Gilbert as their new head coach, tapping a veteran who blends SEC pedigree with NFL experience.
The FHSAA’s new Open Division format will feature the state’s elite eight football teams, selected by MaxPreps rankings, and will be staged across The Villages and Miami, extending the innovative model to girls’ flag football as well
The FHSAA’s Open Division, approved in June 2024, will place the top eight MaxPreps‑ranked teams into a separate bracket beginning this fall, altering seeding across other classes and raising questions about the future of Florida high school football postseason competition.
The FHSAA's Open Division will feature the top eight MaxPreps‑ranked teams in a round‑robin structure, altering postseason pathways for several classes while leaving some championships untouched.
The FHSAA has narrowed its postseason shot‑clock requirement, citing financial strain on schools while preserving the rule for the deepest playoff rounds.
Parker High School has named Ronald Hendricks as its new football coach for the 2026 season, succeeding Michael Holloway and inheriting a program seeking a turnaround.
The Florida Dairy Farmers announced the 2026 Mr. Baseball and Coach of the Year finalists, highlighting standout performances from Newberry’s Tavis Honeycutt, Union County’s Jeffrey Brugh and coach Jiwan James.
Two of the region's top football prospects have announced their college choices, and a series of awards and commitments across multiple sports highlight the vibrant athletic landscape of Northeast Florida.
Seminole Ridge High School’s girls varsity flag football team secured its second consecutive Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A state title, beating St. Thomas Aquinas 27‑19 at the AdventHealth Training Center. The victory caps a 20‑2 season that saw the Raiders ranked No. 1 in Florida and the United States.
The 2025‑2026 high school girls flag football season has concluded with top players and coaches honored for their exceptional performances.
Makena Cook, Ariana Akey and Josh Saunders lead this year's award winners, highlighting record-breaking performances and sustained excellence in high school girls flag football.
Tai Bell, a top-ranked 2028 point guard, is moving to Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, bringing his 32-point average and elite recruiting buzz
Auburndale edged Fort Meade 22-0 in a spring game after a narrow loss to Manatee, with standout performances from quarterback Teo Edwards and defensive back Rakeem River, while Coach Maurice Russell outlines the team's focus on fundamentals ahead of a Class 1A transition.
Ian Scott, a former Florida Gators standout and Super Bowl participant, resigned as head coach of Gainesville High School after three seasons marked by an 8‑22 record. His departure follows praise from athletic director Phillip Knight and a program now posting the vacancy on the FHSAA website as it seeks interim leadership.
Ian Scott resigned as head coach of Gainesville High School after three seasons marked by modest wins and a series of setbacks, prompting the school to seek a new leader.
After a 2025 defense that yielded just 72 points, the Seffner (Fla.) Armwood Hawks are counting on linebacker Theo Wilson, defensive linemen Errol Demontagnac and Urvick St. Jean II, and new quarterback Kehber Nijher to sustain their momentum.
The Conquerors of Trinity Christian captured the FHSAA Class 2A championship after an 8‑3 victory over Miami True North, a game delayed by weather but defined by key offensive bursts and clutch pitching.
After a distinguished career at Jackson High School, James Collins is appointed head coach of Oakleaf High School, bringing a record of deep playoff runs and a state title to the Clay County program.