As we head into the final stretch of the regular season, the Playoff Road Map breaks down where each district race stands and which teams are on track for postseason berths. Each region is divided into two sections — “On the Highway”, highlighting projected district champions and at-large contenders in solid playoff position, and “In…
![Wiregrass Ranch (Wesley Chapel) aims to improve upon the 5-6 finish of 2025 which could be achieved through some of the new additions along existing returning veterans. [@WGRanchFootball/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-99-Wiregrass-Ranch-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Columbia (Lake City) enters the season ranked No. 100 on the Florida Power Rankings Index. The Tigers look to build upon their playoff success in 2025 with a deeper run in their sights for 2026. [@CHSTigerPride_/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-100-Columbia-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Lance Hoeltke who has ties to USF has been named head coach at Booker (Sarasota) following the firing of previous head coach Carlos Woods. [Photo provided by Booker High School]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/COACHING-NEWS-Booker-hires-former-USF-quarterback-Lance-Hoeltke-as-football-program-faces-major-transition-FEATURED-2.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Taylor County (Perry) and Niceville are among the teams just outside of the FPRI Top 100 to start off the 2026 season. [PHOTO CREDITS: Jesse Braswell/Taylor County and Niceville Football]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/COUNTDOWN-TO-KICKOFF-2026-Preseason-FPRI-Rankings-Teams-No.-101-through-No.-572-revealed.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
