![Mainland (Daytona Beach) looks to build upon its regional final run it made in 2025 as it enters the largest classification in Florida in 2026. [redempti0n.photos/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-83-Mainland-Buccaneers-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Mainland is not easing into its next act. The Buccaneers return a 1,000-yard runner, two highly productive receivers and the...
![South Lake is expected to be highly competitive again in 2026 after reaching the regional finals in 2025. [@footballslhs/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-84-South-Lake-Eagles-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
South Lake is no longer trying to prove Brad Lord’s rebuild works. An 11-win season, a district championship and a...
![Cleawater appears to be the favorite in District 4A-10 in 2026. [@CHS_Tornadoes/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-85-Clearwater-Tornadoes-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Clearwater does not need to manufacture reasons for optimism. The Tornadoes return an 800-yard running back, one of Pinellas County’s...
![Seminole (Sanford) looks to challenge defending state champion Lake Mary in District 6A-3 in 2026. [@BokeyFootball/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-86-Seminole-Fightning-Seminoles-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
The Fighting Seminoles return proven targets, useful pieces in the secondary and several disruptive defensive linemen. What they do not...
![Plantation will face a tough grind ahead in 2026 with a new head coach in place. [Plantation Football/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-87-Plantation-Colonels-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This preview has been corrected to reflect that D’Tyler Marc is no longer on Plantation’s 2026 roster. References...
![Aucilla Christian (Monticello) will look again to have another winning season with hopes of a deep playoff run in the SSAA 11-Man League. [Aucilla Christian Football/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-88-Aucilla-Christian-Warriors-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Aucilla Christian enters Matt Wheeler’s second season with a roster caught between two realities. The Warriors have enough returning production...
![The Calvary Christian Warriors will have a tall order ahead in 2026 with district competition strengthening in District 2A-6. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-89-Calvary-Christian-Warriors-Clearwater-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Calvary Christian does not have the luxury of easing into a transition year. The Warriors graduated their leading passer, leading...
IMG Academy Junior National does not operate under the same spotlight as IMG’s national team, but its assignment is hardly...
Parrish Community enters a transition season without starting from scratch. First-year head coach Kody McNear inherits a roster with an...
![Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale) will playing in the SSAA Atlantic League in 2026. [Calvary Christian Athletics/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-92-Calvary-Christian-Fort-Lauderdale-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Calvary Christian is not easing into 2026. The Eagles will face three opponents rated inside the preseason top 80 before...
The Class 6A race begins with 16 districts spread across four regions, but the preseason picture is far from uniform....
The Class 5A race begins with 16 districts spread across four regions, and the preseason picture ranges from dominant favorites...
The Class 4A race begins with 16 districts spread across four regions, and much of the preseason picture is defined...
The Class 3A race begins with 16 districts spread across four regions, but the preseason picture varies sharply from one...
The Class 2A race begins with 10 districts spread across four regions, but the preseason picture varies considerably from one...
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