High School Football Season Opens with Standout Performances and Surprises
Opening week of the 2027 and 2028 high school football season delivered a blend of brilliance and setbacks, spotlighting top recruits and unexpected results.
Aug 24, 2026
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2026 High School Football Season Kicks Off with Blockbuster Matchups
The 2026 high school football season opened with high‑profile games, rematches and new quarterback leads that promise to shape national rankings and championship hopes.
Aug 18, 2026
USA TODAY Sports Announces 2026 Preseason All‑America High School Football Team
USA TODAY Sports has revealed its 2026 preseason All‑America high school football squad, recognizing 36 elite athletes poised to shape the upcoming season.
Aug 16, 2026
Nick Lennear’s Overtime Heroics Lift Carol City Past West Boca Raton
Carol City’s underdog squad stunned the two‑time defending champions West Boca Raton, 24‑23, as Nick Lennear delivered the decisive touchdown in overtime.
Aug 15, 2026
Carol City Edges West Boca in Overtime Thriller
Carol City survived a dramatic overtime finish to defeat West Boca 24-23, with key contributions from Malik Leonard, Nick Lennear and new head coach Toro Wallace.
Aug 15, 2026
Florida’s Elite High School Football Preview: Super 25 Showdowns and Rising Stars
Top‑ranked programs in Florida's Open Division are set to collide in a slate of preseason games that highlight championship pedigree and coveted recruiting prospects.
Aug 13, 2026
Elite Wide Receivers Set to Transform the 2026 College Football Landscape
A look at the standout receivers, their college choices, and the statistical milestones that have put them on the national radar
Aug 9, 2026
Elite High School Football Transfers Reshape 2026 Landscape
A wave of transfers among the nation's most coveted high school football players is redefining preseason rankings and college recruitment trajectories for the 2026 season.
Aug 9, 2026
Five‑Star Prospect A’mir Sears Commits to Miami
A’mir Sears, a five‑star recruit who reclassified from the 2028 to the 2027 cycle, announced his commitment to the University of Miami, joining a class that now features five five‑star prospects.
Aug 1, 2026
A’mir Sears Commits to Miami, Bolstering 2027 Defensive Backfield
Five-star cornerback A'mir Sears announced his pledge to the University of Miami after moving from the 2028 to the 2027 recruiting cycle, joining a class that already boasts multiple top-rated defensive backs.
Jul 31, 2026
Florida High School Athletic Association Launches New Open Division Football Format
The Florida High School Athletic Association introduces an Open Division featuring a round‑robin pool followed by a single‑elimination bracket, spotlighting powerhouse teams and their key players as they vie for the inaugural title.
Jul 27, 2026
Za’Kari Johnson Commits to Florida State, Boosting Carol City’s 2027 Recruiting Class
Za'Kari Johnson, a four‑star recruit, switches from Cypress Bay to Carol City and pledges to the Seminoles, sparking excitement for the upcoming season.
Jul 24, 2026
Za’Kari Johnson’s Commitment Signals FSU’s Recruiting Surge
Four‑star recruit Za'Kari Johnson has flipped from Cypress Bay to Carol City and pledged to Florida State, adding a dynamic playmaker to a roster already brimming with top talent.
Jul 24, 2026
Preseason Super 25 Rankings: IMG Academy Tops National High School Football List
USA TODAY Sports releases its preseason Super 25 high school football rankings, highlighting Florida’s IMG Academy at No. 1 and a diverse set of teams from 11 states, along with the star players and emerging storylines that will shape the upcoming season.
Jul 24, 2026
Five-Star Prospect Brysen Wright Poised to Shape 2028 Recruiting Landscape
Brysen Wright, a five-star wide receiver from Jacksonville, Florida, has emerged as the top prospect in the 2028 class, drawing early leadership from Miami and Texas while other elite programs eye his commitment.
Jul 10, 2026
Florida’s Football Recruiting Shifts Beyond State Borders
Traditional hotbeds are adapting to a national recruiting landscape driven by name, image and likeness opportunities.
Jul 7, 2026
Five Elite Transfers Set to Shape 2026 High School Football Landscape
A look at five standout high school football players whose transfers are poised to impact the 2026 season.
Jul 5, 2026
Five Transfer Stories Set to Redefine High School Football in 2026
Five elite high school football players are set to reshape the 2026 season with high‑profile transfers that promise immediate impact on their new teams.
Jul 5, 2026
Florida High School Football braces for new Open Division playoff format and championship chase
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.
Jun 25, 2026
Top 2027 High School Football Seniors Lock In College Destinations
As the official visit season wraps up, the nation’s highest‑rated seniors in the Class of 2027 have announced their college commitments, setting the stage for a new wave of talent on campus this fall.
Jun 23, 2026
Florida’s Elite Talent Fuels Top College Football Recruiting Classes
Top programs are leveraging Florida's deep pool of high‑rated prospects, with Texas A&M securing the nation's No. 1 class and Miami close behind.
Jun 18, 2026
Florida’s Elite Talent Shapes National Recruiting Landscape
From Texas A&M's twin No.1 recruits to Miami's surge, Florida's top 100 prospects are driving the nation's 2027 class rankings.
Jun 18, 2026
Florida’s 2026 Wide Receiver Elite: Five Prospects to Watch
An overview of the five standout high school wide receivers in Florida poised to shape the 2026 season.
Jun 13, 2026
Florida’s 2027 Football Recruits: New Faces Shake Up Top 100 Rankings
The latest USA TODAY Florida Network Top 100 rankings reveal eight new entrants, a reshaped top ten, and commitments from several of the state's elite prospects ahead of the August update.
Jun 9, 2026