![Mount Dora Christian finished the 2025 season as the SSAA 11-Man State Runner-up and is now transitioning back to the FHSAA with the new Independent League. [Mount Dora Christian Athletics/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-94-Mount-Dora-Christian-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Mount Dora Christian returns a loaded rushing attack, a disruptive defensive front and unfinished business after reaching the SSAA 11-Man ...
![The Lincoln Trojans are looking to build upon a 6-5 record from the 2025 season with a new district that spans from Panama City to Tallahasse in District 4A-2. [Lincoln Trojan Football/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-95-Lincoln-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Lincoln does not get the luxury of easing into its second season under Matt Jackson. The Trojans face road trips ...
![Palm Beach Central will look to bounce back from an early playoff exit from 2025 during the 2026 season that also encompasses a much larger district schedule. [@PBCbroncosFBALL/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-96-Palm-Beach-Central-Featured-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Kevin Thompson enters his fifth season with a team that looks different where it matters most. The Broncos have added ...
![The Pahokee Blue Devils will face district competition for the first time in a long while as member of District 1A-10 in 2026. [Pahokee Football/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-97-Pahokee-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Pahokee does not get the luxury of easing into a new era. The Blue Devils enter 2026 without their leading ...
Boone spent 2025 playing like a veteran team that knew exactly what it wanted to be. The Braves ran the ...
![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)
Wiregrass Ranch enters 2026 in an unusual position. The Bulls are replacing a productive quarterback and several young playmakers, yet ...
![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)
Columbia does not ease into 2026. The Tigers open against a state runner-up, welcome another regional finalist seven days later ...
![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)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Correction made regarding first report of Woods' dismissal. SARASOTA, Fla. — Booker has hired former University of South ...
![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)
The first rankings of the 2026 Florida high school football season are officially here. FloridaHSFootball.com has released teams ranked No. ...
FloridaHSFootball.com is introducing a rebuilt version of the Florida Power Rankings Index for the 2026-27 school year. Known as the ...
The Countdown to Kickoff begins The return to the practice field also marks the beginning of FloridaHSFootball.com’s annual Countdown to ...
![Three generations of Garcia's pose for a photo from Hillsborough (Tampa) on Sunday, July 12 at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, Fla. From left to right is Hillsborough Head Coach Earl Garcia Jr., Earl "EJ" Garcia IV, and Earl Garcia III. [FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-High-School-Football-Media-Day-Day-2-Photo-Gallery.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
The 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers High School Football Media Day concluded on Sunday, July 12, at the AdventHealth Training Center ...
![The Durant Cougars (Plant City) hold up the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Flag during the photo session of the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers High School Football Media Day on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, Fla. [FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-High-School-Football-Media-Day-Day-1-Photo-Gallery.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
The 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers High School Football Media Day kicked off on Saturday, July 11, at the AdventHealth Training ...
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct ranking placements and state program totals. We regret the errors. Florida ...
The Florida High School Athletic Association playoffs are in the regional semifinals in Flag Football for all four classifications, with ...
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