Opinion WILSON: Bill Castle’s legacy at Lakeland is one that will be remembered for generations to come
Playoffs Lake Wales completes the task by winning the Class 3S state championship in an instant classic against Mainland
Playoffs St. Thomas Aquinas turns back Homestead to win fourth straight state championship in the Class 3M title game
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![Miami Central QB Keyone Jenkins was extremely impressive in leading the Rockets to the Class 2M State Championship. He is highlighted on our State Championship All-Tournament Team. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/All-Tournament-Team-Second-Weekend-360x180.png)
![FHSAA state championship attendance numbers in football were up in 2022 with almost 10,000 fans attending the Class 2M State Championship game alone on Friday, December 16, 2022 at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FHSAA-State-Championship-Attendance-Up-360x180.png)
![The Columbus Explorers hold poses with the Class 4M State Championship trophy after defeating Apopka 16-13 in overtime on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Columbus-defeats-Apopka-in-OT-for-Class-4M-state-championship-360x180.png)
![Miami Central captured the Class 2M State Championship on Friday, December 16, 2022 at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Rockets also become the first team in Florida history to win four straight state championships - twice. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Miami-Central-wins-Class-2M-State-Championship-360x180.png)
![St. Thomas Aquinas won their state-record 14th state championship and their 4th straight state championship, defeating Homestead 38-21 in the Class 3M State Championship game at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Thursday, December 15, 2022. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/St.-Thomas-Aquinas-wins-fourth-straight-state-championship-360x180.png)