COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: FPRI projections for every 2026 Class 1A district and playoff region

The Class 1A race begins with 12 districts spread across four regions, but the preseason picture varies considerably across the...

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: FPRI projects the 2026 FHSAA Independent League Division A playoff field

The FHSAA Independent League begins in 2026 with a postseason structure separate from the traditional classification system. Division A includes...

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: FPRI projects the 2026 FHSAA Independent League Division B playoff field

The FHSAA Independent League begins in 2026 with a postseason structure separate from the traditional classification system. Division B includes...

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Your complete guide to FloridaHSFootball.com’s 2026 preseason coverage

Riverview (Sarasota) will be in a competitve district once again in 2026 in the new Class 6A. [Riverview Rams Football/Instagram}

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: No. 93 Riverview Rams — 2026 Season Preview, Schedule Analysis, Players to Watch and Playoff Outlook

Riverview spent 2025 playing offense with the accelerator pinned down. The Rams averaged more than 500 yards per game, scored...

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]

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: No. 94 Mount Dora Christian Bulldogs — 2026 Season Preview, Schedule Analysis, Players to Watch and Playoff Outlook

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]

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: No. 95 Lincoln Trojans — 2026 Season Preview, Schedule Analysis, Players to Watch and Playoff Outlook

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]

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: No. 96 Palm Beach Central Broncos — 2026 Season Preview, Schedule Analysis, Players to Watch and Playoff Outlook

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]

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: No. 97 Pahokee Blue Devils — 2026 Season Preview, Schedule Analysis, Players to Watch and Playoff Outlook

Pahokee does not get the luxury of easing into a new era. The Blue Devils enter 2026 without their leading...

Boone (Orlando) will try to follow up an impressive 2025 season with a new, but familiar head coach in place for 2026. [@BooneBravesFB/X}

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: No. 98 Boone Braves — 2026 Season Preview, Schedule Analysis, Players to Watch and Playoff Outlook

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]

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: No. 99 Wiregrass Ranch Bulls — 2026 Season Preview, Schedule Analysis, Players to Watch and Playoff Outlook

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]

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: No. 100 Columbia Tigers — 2026 Season Preview, Schedule Analysis, Players to Watch and Playoff Outlook

Columbia does not ease into 2026. The Tigers open against a state runner-up, welcome another regional finalist seven days later...

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