6 days ago
University finished third at the 2026 FHSAA boys bowling championships on Oct. 29.
The third-seeded ***** ans began their run with a sweep (207-188, 203-194, 255-214) over No. 14 Windermere, but that would be their last comfortable victory of the tournament.
University showed its resilience after trailing No. 6 Melbourne and No. 10 Leesburg 2-0 in Rounds 2 and 3, respectively. Melbourne beat the ***** ans 213-209 and 222-212 in the opening Baker matches, but University won 215-181, 203-162 and 248-185 to send the Bulldogs to the consolation bracket.
Leesburg beat University 226-184 and 235-217, but the ***** ans advanced with victories of 249-172, 176-136 and 213-187.
University lost to top-seeded Ridgeview 3-0 (234-213, 198-179, 203-158) in the winner's bracket semifinal and was sent to the consolation bracket. The ***** ans were eliminated against eventual state champion SLAM Tampa 3-2 (239-197, 258-144, 189-192, 219-279, 217-189) after nearly completing a third 2-0 comeback.
#Titans #seeded #consolation
The third-seeded ***** ans began their run with a sweep (207-188, 203-194, 255-214) over No. 14 Windermere, but that would be their last comfortable victory of the tournament.
University showed its resilience after trailing No. 6 Melbourne and No. 10 Leesburg 2-0 in Rounds 2 and 3, respectively. Melbourne beat the ***** ans 213-209 and 222-212 in the opening Baker matches, but University won 215-181, 203-162 and 248-185 to send the Bulldogs to the consolation bracket.
Leesburg beat University 226-184 and 235-217, but the ***** ans advanced with victories of 249-172, 176-136 and 213-187.
University lost to top-seeded Ridgeview 3-0 (234-213, 198-179, 203-158) in the winner's bracket semifinal and was sent to the consolation bracket. The ***** ans were eliminated against eventual state champion SLAM Tampa 3-2 (239-197, 258-144, 189-192, 219-279, 217-189) after nearly completing a third 2-0 comeback.
#Titans #seeded #consolation
16 days ago
Five Pensacola area volleyball teams now know their path to the Final Four after brackets were released Oct. 18. District tournaments were supposed to wrap Oct. 16 but wrapped a day later locally after teams got an exception due to damages from Hurricane Isaias
Navarre (6A), Pensacola Catholic (3A) and Jay (Rural) already knew they were in the field by winning their respective district ***** les, while Gulf Breeze (5A) and Booker T. Washington (4A) picked up at-large bids. No local teams qualified for the FHSAA's brand new Open Division, though a couple that did had direct ramifications on Region 1 brackets.
Playoff action will start with regional quarterfinals on Oct. 20 for classes 1A-3A and Oct. 21 for classes 4A-6A. Regional semifinals for all classes will be Oct. 24, followed by regional finals for Rural and 1A-3A on Oct. 27 and 4A-6A on Oct. 28.
All roads lead to Polk State College and the Winter Haven Health Center for the state semifinals and finals, which will take place Nov. 2-7.
Below are the regional brackets featuring Pensacola-area teams and what to know in each classification. District champions are marked with an asterisk (*) and will host a regional quarterfinal unless matched up with a higher-seeded district champion.
#regional #state
Navarre (6A), Pensacola Catholic (3A) and Jay (Rural) already knew they were in the field by winning their respective district ***** les, while Gulf Breeze (5A) and Booker T. Washington (4A) picked up at-large bids. No local teams qualified for the FHSAA's brand new Open Division, though a couple that did had direct ramifications on Region 1 brackets.
Playoff action will start with regional quarterfinals on Oct. 20 for classes 1A-3A and Oct. 21 for classes 4A-6A. Regional semifinals for all classes will be Oct. 24, followed by regional finals for Rural and 1A-3A on Oct. 27 and 4A-6A on Oct. 28.
All roads lead to Polk State College and the Winter Haven Health Center for the state semifinals and finals, which will take place Nov. 2-7.
Below are the regional brackets featuring Pensacola-area teams and what to know in each classification. District champions are marked with an asterisk (*) and will host a regional quarterfinal unless matched up with a higher-seeded district champion.
#regional #state
2 months ago
Class of 2027 Nebraska football commit Jailen Hill has been suspended for the rest of his senior year. This comes as he was ruled ineligible through August 2027.
The infraction came after it was found that Hill participated with Miami Carol City before he was officially enrolled. In addition, he lived with a representative of the school's athletic program.
He officially committed to Nebraska on June 16 and began practicing with Carol City in mid-July. He officially enrolled on August 13.
In addition to practicing early, an FHSAA investigation found that his eligibility paperwork was not signed by his legal guardian. Instead, someone else ****** ociated with the football program signed the paperwork. USA Today's Alex Martin reported this.
The corner is currently a member of a Nebraska football recruiting class that ranks 18th in the country according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.
#Nebraska #enrolled
The infraction came after it was found that Hill participated with Miami Carol City before he was officially enrolled. In addition, he lived with a representative of the school's athletic program.
He officially committed to Nebraska on June 16 and began practicing with Carol City in mid-July. He officially enrolled on August 13.
In addition to practicing early, an FHSAA investigation found that his eligibility paperwork was not signed by his legal guardian. Instead, someone else ****** ociated with the football program signed the paperwork. USA Today's Alex Martin reported this.
The corner is currently a member of a Nebraska football recruiting class that ranks 18th in the country according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.
#Nebraska #enrolled
2 months ago
It has been a big Thursday night for Palm Beach County high school football.
High school football results are pouring from Week 4 of the FHSAA regular season as some of the county's best teams faced off on the gridiron.
From West Boca Raton-Cardinal Newman to the Wellington Cup rivalry, there was no shortage of compelling matchups for local football fans to enjoy.
Follow along throughout the night as The Palm Beach Post tracks scores from across the county, including marquee district matchups, rivalry games and key non-district contests. Check back frequently for updates as results come in and the Week 4 scoreboard fills up throughout the night.
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High school football results are pouring from Week 4 of the FHSAA regular season as some of the county's best teams faced off on the gridiron.
From West Boca Raton-Cardinal Newman to the Wellington Cup rivalry, there was no shortage of compelling matchups for local football fans to enjoy.
Follow along throughout the night as The Palm Beach Post tracks scores from across the county, including marquee district matchups, rivalry games and key non-district contests. Check back frequently for updates as results come in and the Week 4 scoreboard fills up throughout the night.
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It has been a big Thursday night for Palm Beach County high school football.
High school football results are pouring from Week 4 of the FHSAA regular season as some of the county's best teams faced off on the gridiron.
From West Boca Raton-Cardinal Newman to the Wellington Cup rivalry, there was no shortage of compelling matchups for local football fans to enjoy.
Follow along throughout the night as The Palm Beach Post tracks scores from across the county, including marquee district matchups, rivalry games and key non-district contests. Check back frequently for updates as results come in and the Week 4 scoreboard fills up throughout the night.
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#Football #school #results
High school football results are pouring from Week 4 of the FHSAA regular season as some of the county's best teams faced off on the gridiron.
From West Boca Raton-Cardinal Newman to the Wellington Cup rivalry, there was no shortage of compelling matchups for local football fans to enjoy.
Follow along throughout the night as The Palm Beach Post tracks scores from across the county, including marquee district matchups, rivalry games and key non-district contests. Check back frequently for updates as results come in and the Week 4 scoreboard fills up throughout the night.
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2 months ago
PORT ST. LUCIE — In its first season as an FHSAA school, Indian River Charter High School made its first bit of history on the lanes.
Caleb Crowe rolled a perfect game during the Wolves' match against Fort Pierce Central on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from St. Lucie Lanes.
The freshman, who was voted as TCPalm's Boys Athlete of the Week for the Aug. 31-Sept. 5 playing period, became the first bowler to roll a 300 since Nathan Mondo accomplished the feat for the Cobras in 2024.
TCPalm All-Area Boys Bowling: Who knocked down the most pins in 2025?
More: Fortunate break lands Martin County boys their first bowling ***** le since 2016
#first #school
Caleb Crowe rolled a perfect game during the Wolves' match against Fort Pierce Central on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from St. Lucie Lanes.
The freshman, who was voted as TCPalm's Boys Athlete of the Week for the Aug. 31-Sept. 5 playing period, became the first bowler to roll a 300 since Nathan Mondo accomplished the feat for the Cobras in 2024.
TCPalm All-Area Boys Bowling: Who knocked down the most pins in 2025?
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2 months ago
Mainland offensive lineman Chevin Davis' suspension appeal was denied by the Florida High School Athletic ***** ociation on Sept. 2, head coach Jerrime Bell confirmed in a text message to the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Davis was ejected from the Buccaneers' opener against Carol City on Aug. 21 when Chiefs defensive tackle Michael Williams Jr. suplexed Mainland quarterback PJ Miller well after the ball had left his hands for a third-quarter incompletion. Davis came to Miller's aid and ***** ped Williams to the ground. He did so a second time when he saw Miller still down a few seconds later.
According to Bell, he was told on the field Davis was ejected for shoving Williams to the ground and standing over him. That was changed to "an open-hand slap or blow" in the official report, per Bell.
Section 30.2.1.1 of the FHSAA handbook states an ejected athlete is ineligible to compete for the remainder of that contest and a minimum of the next game. It can be appealed, as the Bucs did in Davis' case, and the FHSAA can reverse, modify or uphold the suspension.
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#williams
Davis was ejected from the Buccaneers' opener against Carol City on Aug. 21 when Chiefs defensive tackle Michael Williams Jr. suplexed Mainland quarterback PJ Miller well after the ball had left his hands for a third-quarter incompletion. Davis came to Miller's aid and ***** ped Williams to the ground. He did so a second time when he saw Miller still down a few seconds later.
According to Bell, he was told on the field Davis was ejected for shoving Williams to the ground and standing over him. That was changed to "an open-hand slap or blow" in the official report, per Bell.
Section 30.2.1.1 of the FHSAA handbook states an ejected athlete is ineligible to compete for the remainder of that contest and a minimum of the next game. It can be appealed, as the Bucs did in Davis' case, and the FHSAA can reverse, modify or uphold the suspension.
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#williams
2 months ago
The Junior Players Championship begins its third decade Sept. 4-6 at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
This will be the 20th edition of the American Junior Golf ******* ociation invitational and the field is loaded as usual, with 15 of the top 25 players on the AJGA rankings as of July 31, including a pair of University of Florida commits, No. 4 Jessy Huebner of Port St. Lucie and No. 7 Guiseppe Puebla of Royal Palm Beach.
Also in the field are No. 2 Jaden Soong of Los Angeles (uncommitted), No. 6 Ronin Banjerjee of Irvine, Calif., (Tennessee), No. 8 Grayson Baucom of Hickory, N.C. (uncommitted), No. 13 Sam Carraher of Crown Point Ind. (Purdue) and No. 17 Sohan Patel of Weston (Vanderbilt), the defending FHSAA Class 2A state champion.
Two-time Junior Players winner and defending champion Miles Russell is not in the field this year. He's playing for the U.S. team in the Walker Cup Sept. 5-6 at the Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland.
JUNIOR PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST AND SECOND TEE TIMES
#junior #championship #sept #golf
This will be the 20th edition of the American Junior Golf ******* ociation invitational and the field is loaded as usual, with 15 of the top 25 players on the AJGA rankings as of July 31, including a pair of University of Florida commits, No. 4 Jessy Huebner of Port St. Lucie and No. 7 Guiseppe Puebla of Royal Palm Beach.
Also in the field are No. 2 Jaden Soong of Los Angeles (uncommitted), No. 6 Ronin Banjerjee of Irvine, Calif., (Tennessee), No. 8 Grayson Baucom of Hickory, N.C. (uncommitted), No. 13 Sam Carraher of Crown Point Ind. (Purdue) and No. 17 Sohan Patel of Weston (Vanderbilt), the defending FHSAA Class 2A state champion.
Two-time Junior Players winner and defending champion Miles Russell is not in the field this year. He's playing for the U.S. team in the Walker Cup Sept. 5-6 at the Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland.
JUNIOR PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST AND SECOND TEE TIMES
#junior #championship #sept #golf
2 months ago
John Carroll Catholic withstood a Glades Central rally before pulling away for a 42-27 victory Thursday night in Belle Glade.
The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young 2026 FHSAA season, while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
John Carroll built a two-possession lead late in the first half, but Glades Central responded with scores on either side of halftime to pull within one possession and briefly shift momentum.
The Rams answered behind senior running back Felix Jackson.
Jackson sparked a pivotal third-quarter drive with a long breakaway run before finishing it himself with a rushing touchdown to restore breathing room. He later delivered the game's biggest play, pulling up on a reverse and connecting with junior Donevon Richardson for a long touchdown pass that helped seal the win.
#Rams #jackson #pulling
The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young 2026 FHSAA season, while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
John Carroll built a two-possession lead late in the first half, but Glades Central responded with scores on either side of halftime to pull within one possession and briefly shift momentum.
The Rams answered behind senior running back Felix Jackson.
Jackson sparked a pivotal third-quarter drive with a long breakaway run before finishing it himself with a rushing touchdown to restore breathing room. He later delivered the game's biggest play, pulling up on a reverse and connecting with junior Donevon Richardson for a long touchdown pass that helped seal the win.
#Rams #jackson #pulling
2 months ago
John Carroll Catholic withstood a Glades Central rally before pulling away for a 42-27 victory Thursday night in Belle Glade.
The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young 2026 FHSAA season, while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
John Carroll built a two-possession lead late in the first half, but Glades Central responded with scores on either side of halftime to pull within one possession and briefly shift momentum.
The Rams answered behind senior running back Felix Jackson.
Jackson sparked a pivotal third-quarter drive with a long breakaway run before finishing it himself with a rushing touchdown to restore breathing room. He later delivered the game's biggest play, pulling up on a reverse and connecting with junior Donevon Richardson for a long touchdown pass that helped seal the win.
#glades #central #possession
The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young 2026 FHSAA season, while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
John Carroll built a two-possession lead late in the first half, but Glades Central responded with scores on either side of halftime to pull within one possession and briefly shift momentum.
The Rams answered behind senior running back Felix Jackson.
Jackson sparked a pivotal third-quarter drive with a long breakaway run before finishing it himself with a rushing touchdown to restore breathing room. He later delivered the game's biggest play, pulling up on a reverse and connecting with junior Donevon Richardson for a long touchdown pass that helped seal the win.
#glades #central #possession
2 months ago
The first week of the FHSAA high school football season answered some questions. Week 2 is about finding out which answers actually matter.
After months of offseason hype, rankings and projections, teams across the Treasure Coast have finally put results on the board. Some programs opened the year exactly as expected. Others delivered surprises that could reshape the conversation heading into September.
This week offers another opportunity for contenders to build momentum, rivals to make statements and up-and-coming teams to prove their opening-night success was no fluke.
Follow along throughout the evening as TCPalm and Treasure Coast Newspapers track scores from around the region and provide updates from the biggest games on the schedule. Check back throughout the night as results roll in and the Week 2 picture comes into focus.
Here's a look at Week 2 scores from around the Treasure Coast:
#treasure #throughout #around #fhsaa
After months of offseason hype, rankings and projections, teams across the Treasure Coast have finally put results on the board. Some programs opened the year exactly as expected. Others delivered surprises that could reshape the conversation heading into September.
This week offers another opportunity for contenders to build momentum, rivals to make statements and up-and-coming teams to prove their opening-night success was no fluke.
Follow along throughout the evening as TCPalm and Treasure Coast Newspapers track scores from around the region and provide updates from the biggest games on the schedule. Check back throughout the night as results roll in and the Week 2 picture comes into focus.
Here's a look at Week 2 scores from around the Treasure Coast:
#treasure #throughout #around #fhsaa
2 months ago
Welcome to the second full week of the Florida high school football regular season.
The fall gridiron campaign is in full swing with FHSAA and SSAA teams back in action on Thursday and Friday across Palm Beach County.
Don't miss any of the best high school sports coverage from The Palm Beach Post sports department from the 2026 fall season.
Here's a look at Week 2 matchups and scores from around Palm Beach County:
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#palm #beach #county #season
The fall gridiron campaign is in full swing with FHSAA and SSAA teams back in action on Thursday and Friday across Palm Beach County.
Don't miss any of the best high school sports coverage from The Palm Beach Post sports department from the 2026 fall season.
Here's a look at Week 2 matchups and scores from around Palm Beach County:
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#palm #beach #county #season
2 months ago
The 2026 high school cross country season has arrived, and the boys' division is loaded with talent and potential.
Top teams to keep an eye on include Chiles, Leon, Lincoln, and Maclay.
The Timberwolves feature plenty of quality and depth after they placed third in the FHSAA State Finals. Florida State signee Joshua Hicks (14:49) and returnee Jonathan Kiros (15:21) placed third and fourth respectively.
The Lions should be super motivated after missing out on state last year and picking up some of the top incoming freshmen in the area.
The Trojans have a strong core group, but will need to stay healthy and focused. And Maclay's top runners expect to help motivate a solid group.
#lincoln #maclay
Top teams to keep an eye on include Chiles, Leon, Lincoln, and Maclay.
The Timberwolves feature plenty of quality and depth after they placed third in the FHSAA State Finals. Florida State signee Joshua Hicks (14:49) and returnee Jonathan Kiros (15:21) placed third and fourth respectively.
The Lions should be super motivated after missing out on state last year and picking up some of the top incoming freshmen in the area.
The Trojans have a strong core group, but will need to stay healthy and focused. And Maclay's top runners expect to help motivate a solid group.
#lincoln #maclay
2 months ago
The Florida high school football regular season is underway.
Scores rolled in from across Palm Beach County and the rest of the state Friday night as FHSAA teams completed their opening week of the 2026 season.
Weather remained a factor throughout South Florida, with lightning delays affecting several games Thursday and Friday. Despite the interruptions, teams across the region opened the season and began their pursuit of district and state championships.
Here's a look at final scores and scheduled games from Week 1 of the Florida high school football season.
#season
Scores rolled in from across Palm Beach County and the rest of the state Friday night as FHSAA teams completed their opening week of the 2026 season.
Weather remained a factor throughout South Florida, with lightning delays affecting several games Thursday and Friday. Despite the interruptions, teams across the region opened the season and began their pursuit of district and state championships.
Here's a look at final scores and scheduled games from Week 1 of the Florida high school football season.
#season
2 months ago
The Florida high school football regular season is underway.
Scores rolled in from across Palm Beach County and the rest of the state Friday night as FHSAA teams completed their opening week of the 2026 season.
Weather remained a factor throughout South Florida, with lightning delays affecting several games Thursday and Friday. Despite the interruptions, teams across the region opened the season and began their pursuit of district and state championships.
Here's a look at final scores and scheduled games from Week 1 of the Florida high school football season.
#high #school #Football
Scores rolled in from across Palm Beach County and the rest of the state Friday night as FHSAA teams completed their opening week of the 2026 season.
Weather remained a factor throughout South Florida, with lightning delays affecting several games Thursday and Friday. Despite the interruptions, teams across the region opened the season and began their pursuit of district and state championships.
Here's a look at final scores and scheduled games from Week 1 of the Florida high school football season.
#high #school #Football
2 months ago
Last week's kickoff classics were but the appetizer for the 2026 high school football season. Now Florida can dig into the main course with Week 1 of the FHSAA schedule!
The action got started Thursday night featuring Pensacola Catholic blanking Milton and Columbus blowing out Miami Southridge. Tonight's big games include West Boca vs. American Heritage, both of whom enter as back-to-back state champions. Mandarin and McArthur, ranked 17th and 18th in the USA TODAY Florida Super 25 respectively, meet up in Hollywood.
Other top-flight teams are opening their seasons out of state. IMG Academy are in Utah, Venice heads to Georgia, and Miami Central and (Orlando) Jones both kick off the campaign across the country in California.
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#thursday
The action got started Thursday night featuring Pensacola Catholic blanking Milton and Columbus blowing out Miami Southridge. Tonight's big games include West Boca vs. American Heritage, both of whom enter as back-to-back state champions. Mandarin and McArthur, ranked 17th and 18th in the USA TODAY Florida Super 25 respectively, meet up in Hollywood.
Other top-flight teams are opening their seasons out of state. IMG Academy are in Utah, Venice heads to Georgia, and Miami Central and (Orlando) Jones both kick off the campaign across the country in California.
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3 months ago
Across Brevard County on Aug. 13-14, fans got a glimpse of what the area's teams might look like this season following the FHSAA Kickoff Classics and Week 1 of the SSAA season.
In the preseason edition of the FLORIDA TODAY Super 10 Football Rankings, Eau Gallie leads the way given they feature the most talent in the county.
However, behind Eau Gallie is a bunch of teams capable of winning district ****** les and advancing deep in the state playoffs.
Here is the preseason top 10 high school football teams in Brevard County with the season kicking off on Aug. 21.
The Commodores reached the regional final last year despite playing the entire season without quarterback Joseph Allen. The senior is back under center with running back X'Zavier Corbin, pass catcher Lukas Viselli and offensive lineman Jayden Jordan leading the unit.
#county #brevard
In the preseason edition of the FLORIDA TODAY Super 10 Football Rankings, Eau Gallie leads the way given they feature the most talent in the county.
However, behind Eau Gallie is a bunch of teams capable of winning district ****** les and advancing deep in the state playoffs.
Here is the preseason top 10 high school football teams in Brevard County with the season kicking off on Aug. 21.
The Commodores reached the regional final last year despite playing the entire season without quarterback Joseph Allen. The senior is back under center with running back X'Zavier Corbin, pass catcher Lukas Viselli and offensive lineman Jayden Jordan leading the unit.
#county #brevard
3 months ago
Football season is underway, but the FHSAA games count for real on Aug. 21 after a week of Kickoff Classics. The SSAA teams already have their first game in the books.
Get ready for the 2026 season by checking out the teams profiled in our Tour of Brevard series.
After narrowly missing the state playoffs the last two years, Astronaut High seeks a return to the postseason in a new class and district.
After back-to-back first round SSAA state playoff exits, Bayside High football got off to a positive start with a Week 1 win over Crescent City. The Bears look to prove they are capable of achieving postseason success.
As Cocoa High enters the 2026 season with a young team and new head coach Nate Hooks, the Tigers are embracing an underdog role as it pursues its 20th consecutive regional ******* le.
#ssaa #Football #week
Get ready for the 2026 season by checking out the teams profiled in our Tour of Brevard series.
After narrowly missing the state playoffs the last two years, Astronaut High seeks a return to the postseason in a new class and district.
After back-to-back first round SSAA state playoff exits, Bayside High football got off to a positive start with a Week 1 win over Crescent City. The Bears look to prove they are capable of achieving postseason success.
As Cocoa High enters the 2026 season with a young team and new head coach Nate Hooks, the Tigers are embracing an underdog role as it pursues its 20th consecutive regional ******* le.
#ssaa #Football #week
3 months ago
Northview head coach Doug Vickery estimates he made about "six or seven" different schedules for the Chiefs this fall.
While many Rural classification schools decided to join the Sunshine State Athletic **** ociation before going to the FHSAA's new Independent League, Northview remained a full member of the **** ociation.
That means the Chiefs will play in District 1-1A with Baker, Blountstown, Holmes County and Port St. Joe this fall after the FHSAA merged the 1A and Rural classifications in late January. Central and Jay will play independent schedules this fall.
"It was just a constant shuffling of teams," Vickery said.
The moves leaves Northview in a challenging district not just for competition, but for travel too. Baker is the only team within an hour of Bratt, and the Chiefs will have to travel over two hours for district games against Blountstown and Holmes County.
#chiefs #baker #county
While many Rural classification schools decided to join the Sunshine State Athletic **** ociation before going to the FHSAA's new Independent League, Northview remained a full member of the **** ociation.
That means the Chiefs will play in District 1-1A with Baker, Blountstown, Holmes County and Port St. Joe this fall after the FHSAA merged the 1A and Rural classifications in late January. Central and Jay will play independent schedules this fall.
"It was just a constant shuffling of teams," Vickery said.
The moves leaves Northview in a challenging district not just for competition, but for travel too. Baker is the only team within an hour of Bratt, and the Chiefs will have to travel over two hours for district games against Blountstown and Holmes County.
#chiefs #baker #county
3 months ago
After eight long months, high school football has finally returned to Florida! Never mind that the kickoff classics won't count in the record books.
Some of the games on the schedule would fit right in with the state's first Open Division state playoffs. The biggest matchup pits St. Thomas Aquinas, the No. 1 team in the preseason Super 25 rankings, against fellow defending state champion Cardinal Mooney. Both start the season in the top eight in the MaxPreps rankings, which determine who would play in the new top-tier playoffs.
Preseason games began Thursday night, headlined by Buchholz vs. Lake Mary. The Friday night action also features West Boca vs. Carol City, two teams also in the Open Division field as the 2026 season gets rolling. And while the FHSAA is still in the preseason until next week, we do get regular-season action from the SSAA.
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The USA TODAY Network - Florida has game updates on all teams big and small. Keep scrolling to check out all the high school football games across the Sunshine State.
#open
Some of the games on the schedule would fit right in with the state's first Open Division state playoffs. The biggest matchup pits St. Thomas Aquinas, the No. 1 team in the preseason Super 25 rankings, against fellow defending state champion Cardinal Mooney. Both start the season in the top eight in the MaxPreps rankings, which determine who would play in the new top-tier playoffs.
Preseason games began Thursday night, headlined by Buchholz vs. Lake Mary. The Friday night action also features West Boca vs. Carol City, two teams also in the Open Division field as the 2026 season gets rolling. And while the FHSAA is still in the preseason until next week, we do get regular-season action from the SSAA.
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The USA TODAY Network - Florida has game updates on all teams big and small. Keep scrolling to check out all the high school football games across the Sunshine State.
#open
3 months ago
Week 0 is almost here for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida high school football.
See the schedule for the first set of gridiron matchups, which will include preseason kickoff classics for teams in the Florida High School Athletic ******* ociation as well as official opening-week games for the Sunshine State Athletic ******* ociation.
The complete list of Week 0 games in the Jacksonville area is below.
Thursday, Aug. 13
FHSAA preseason kickoff classics
#jacksonville #preseason #kickoff
See the schedule for the first set of gridiron matchups, which will include preseason kickoff classics for teams in the Florida High School Athletic ******* ociation as well as official opening-week games for the Sunshine State Athletic ******* ociation.
The complete list of Week 0 games in the Jacksonville area is below.
Thursday, Aug. 13
FHSAA preseason kickoff classics
#jacksonville #preseason #kickoff
3 months ago
Which tight ends are the combination blockers and pass-catchers to watch for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida entering the 2026 season? Readers can voice their choice in the Times-Union fan poll.
As the clock ticks down toward the start of the season, here's a closer look at some of the area's best in Florida high school football. On Friday, Aug. 21, Jacksonville-area schools begin the march toward the Florida High School Athletic **** ociation championships on deck for this December in Miami, the first season since the end of the Rural Class and the FHSAA's realignment to six classes. Last year, Raines brought home Jacksonville's first state **** le since 2021.
Vote for the best tight end at the link below. Readers can vote once per hour. This poll will remain open through 10 a.m. July 26.
Click on the link below to learn more about each player on the poll.
The 4-1-1: Ranking Jacksonville-area's best TE's in 2026 Florida high school football season
#high #poll #best #tight
As the clock ticks down toward the start of the season, here's a closer look at some of the area's best in Florida high school football. On Friday, Aug. 21, Jacksonville-area schools begin the march toward the Florida High School Athletic **** ociation championships on deck for this December in Miami, the first season since the end of the Rural Class and the FHSAA's realignment to six classes. Last year, Raines brought home Jacksonville's first state **** le since 2021.
Vote for the best tight end at the link below. Readers can vote once per hour. This poll will remain open through 10 a.m. July 26.
Click on the link below to learn more about each player on the poll.
The 4-1-1: Ranking Jacksonville-area's best TE's in 2026 Florida high school football season
#high #poll #best #tight
4 months ago
Have you ever wanted to see the schedule of every Gainesville area high school football team, but didn’t want to scour pages of MaxPreps?
We have a solution, and it’s this article right here from the Gainesville Sun.
We compiled the schedule of every football program in the area, from Bell to Williston.
Many of our programs have moved to the Sunshine State Athletic ***** ociation (SSAA), which begins its season on Aug. 14. That Friday is the preseason game for FHSAA squads. Their season begins a week later, Aug. 21.
Each team’s schedule comes from MaxPreps, and asterisks are district games. All times are in eastern.
We have a solution, and it’s this article right here from the Gainesville Sun.
We compiled the schedule of every football program in the area, from Bell to Williston.
Many of our programs have moved to the Sunshine State Athletic ***** ociation (SSAA), which begins its season on Aug. 14. That Friday is the preseason game for FHSAA squads. Their season begins a week later, Aug. 21.
Each team’s schedule comes from MaxPreps, and asterisks are district games. All times are in eastern.
4 months ago
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball signee Denton Lord announced he will play for the Bulldogs in 2027 instead of signing an MLB contract.
The announcement came on Instagram just after the fifth round of the 2026 MLB Draft concluded on July 12.
The pitcher from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, was ranked as the No. 80 prospect in the draft.
The 6-foot-8, 220-pound Lord played for South Walton, which won the FHSAA Class 3A championship. His fastball sits around 94 mph but can reach 98 mph. He also throws a curveball in the upper 70s and an occasional changeup in the low 80s.
Lord flipped his commitment from Florida to Mississippi State in November before coach Brian O'Connor's first season.
The announcement came on Instagram just after the fifth round of the 2026 MLB Draft concluded on July 12.
The pitcher from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, was ranked as the No. 80 prospect in the draft.
The 6-foot-8, 220-pound Lord played for South Walton, which won the FHSAA Class 3A championship. His fastball sits around 94 mph but can reach 98 mph. He also throws a curveball in the upper 70s and an occasional changeup in the low 80s.
Lord flipped his commitment from Florida to Mississippi State in November before coach Brian O'Connor's first season.
4 months ago
EA Sports' player ratings for College Football 27 have sparked plenty of debate, and one Florida State speedster may have a case for being rated even higher.
Seminoles wide receiver Micahi Danzy received a 95 speed rating in College Football 27, the highest speed rating on Florida State's roster. That number still places Danzy among the fastest players in the game, but his track résumé makes the rating an interesting talking point.
Danzy is not just fast by football standards. He was a 2025 ACC champion in the men's 400 meters and 4x100 relay, while also earning first-team All-ACC honors during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. He also set the ACC meet record and Florida State school record in the 400 meters with a time of 44.38 seconds at the 2025 ACC Outdoor Championships.
His speed credentials go back even further. Before arriving at Florida State, Danzy won the 400 meters and earned silver in the 200 meters at the 2023 USATF National Junior Olympics. He was also an FHSAA 2A state champion in both the 200 and 400 meters in 2023 and 2024. His listed personal bests include 10.57 seconds in the 100, 20.88 in the 200, and 45.88 in the 400 before FSU.
That elite speed has also translated to the football field. Danzy is coming off a breakout season that established him as one of the most explosive players in the country. His 21.1 yards per reception were the 4th-most in the country and give the Seminoles a different kind of weapon heading into the 2026 season.
Seminoles wide receiver Micahi Danzy received a 95 speed rating in College Football 27, the highest speed rating on Florida State's roster. That number still places Danzy among the fastest players in the game, but his track résumé makes the rating an interesting talking point.
Danzy is not just fast by football standards. He was a 2025 ACC champion in the men's 400 meters and 4x100 relay, while also earning first-team All-ACC honors during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. He also set the ACC meet record and Florida State school record in the 400 meters with a time of 44.38 seconds at the 2025 ACC Outdoor Championships.
His speed credentials go back even further. Before arriving at Florida State, Danzy won the 400 meters and earned silver in the 200 meters at the 2023 USATF National Junior Olympics. He was also an FHSAA 2A state champion in both the 200 and 400 meters in 2023 and 2024. His listed personal bests include 10.57 seconds in the 100, 20.88 in the 200, and 45.88 in the 400 before FSU.
That elite speed has also translated to the football field. Danzy is coming off a breakout season that established him as one of the most explosive players in the country. His 21.1 yards per reception were the 4th-most in the country and give the Seminoles a different kind of weapon heading into the 2026 season.
5 months ago
Two Volusia County athletes are making the journey to the Pacific Northwest to participate in USA Track and Field’s Under-20 Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, beginning on June 18.
Former DeLand pole vaulter and current Florida International freshman Kylie Neira and recent New Smyrna Beach graduate Brison Sullivan will compete in the event to potentially earn spots in the U20 World Championships in August.
Neira graduated in 2025 as Volusia County’s only pole vault state champion since the turn of the millennium, doing so twice in Class 4A. She’s already made history at FIU with a 4.22-meter vault that set the Panthers’ freshman record and was the third-highest in program history.
Sullivan will begin the first part of his summer break competing in the javelin after finishing high school. Sullivan won the Class 3A javelin championship with an FHSAA-record throw of 65.21 meters, placing him ninth in the United States among high schoolers.
Neira and Sullivan will compete simultaneously at 3 p.m. Eastern on the meet’s opening day.
Former DeLand pole vaulter and current Florida International freshman Kylie Neira and recent New Smyrna Beach graduate Brison Sullivan will compete in the event to potentially earn spots in the U20 World Championships in August.
Neira graduated in 2025 as Volusia County’s only pole vault state champion since the turn of the millennium, doing so twice in Class 4A. She’s already made history at FIU with a 4.22-meter vault that set the Panthers’ freshman record and was the third-highest in program history.
Sullivan will begin the first part of his summer break competing in the javelin after finishing high school. Sullivan won the Class 3A javelin championship with an FHSAA-record throw of 65.21 meters, placing him ninth in the United States among high schoolers.
Neira and Sullivan will compete simultaneously at 3 p.m. Eastern on the meet’s opening day.
