FHSAA board votes to get rid of Suburban-Metro system, puts hold on Open division
In a winding and confusing two-hour virtual meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Florida High School Athletic Associationโs board of directors voted to get rid of the Suburban-Metro playoff system and go back to an eight-classification, enrollment-based format for the coming years, the latest shift in the ever-changing landscape of sports here.
Pierce County looks for its 2nd state football title on Tuesday
The high school football season for area teams is down to its final game. Pierce County faces Rockmart on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Class 2A state championship game. The Bears (13-1) have one state title to their credit under coach Ryan Herring.
FHSAA board to discuss overhauling playoff system again, add open division
The Florida High School Athletic Association is poised to debate and vote on another new playoff system, one that would end the two-year cycle of Suburban-Metro and create an Open classification for the top teams in the state.
Class 4M state championship glance: Mandarin gets Columbus in title game rematch of 2018
Mandarin has been one of the areaโs constant Super 10 teams all season. Can the Mustangs win just the second state championship in program history when they face Miami Columbus on Friday at 3 p.m. in Tallahassee?
Class 3S championship glance: St. Augustine eyes state title, perfect season
St. Augustine has been the top-ranked team in the News4JAX Super 6 most of the season. On Thursday, the Yellow Jackets head to Tallahassee to play in the Class 3S state championship game against Daytona Beach Mainland. Hereโs a glance at that game.
High school football playoffs โ23: Baker, Bradford, Bartram, St. Augustine and Union after final four spots
Itโs the third round of the high school football state playoffs and the area still has five teams standing in the regional finals. Baker County, Bartram Trail, Bradford, St. Augustine and Union County are all chasing berths in the state semifinals in the Suburban and Rural divisions.
High school football playoffs โ23: Bolles, Mandarin, Trinity lead area Metro regional finalists
Itโs the third round of the high school football state playoffs and the area still has three teams standing in the regional finals. Bolles, Mandarin and Trinity Christian are all chasing berths in the state semifinals in the Metro division.
Game of the Week: Bolles uses defense to grind out playoff win over Raines
The Bulldogs rode their defense, which stopped Raines three times on fourth down inside the Bolles 30 in Friday nightโs region semifinal, including twice in the fourth quarter, on the way to a 14-7 victory in a slugfest at a misty Graveyard in the region 1-2M semifinal.
Game of the week: Ponte Vedra gets payback, knocks Creekside out of playoffs
In a game featuring a 200-yard running back, another with 34 carries and several gambles and big plays on special teams and defense, it was a junior tight end who entered Friday with 15 receptions who gave an extra push to Ponte Vedraโs playoff hopes.
High school football โ23: Top four games, full schedule, playoff implications for Week 11
Itโs Week 11 of the high school football season. Weโve got a look at the top four games, the next four options and other games where playoff implications are big. Plus, the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia are below.
โWhen football got ahold of me, itโs never let me goโ: Rainesโ Solomon Thomas reflects on 5-star career
Raines offensive lineman Solomon Thomas didnโt start playing football until the eighth grade. Now as a junior he is a five-star recruit and one of the most in-demand prospects in the nation.
Game of the Week: Trinity Christian uses defense to settle score with UC
After Trinity Christianโs defense stifled University Christian for a 14-0 victory in District 1M action, it was a most un-Christian-like handshake line. A scuffle broke out between both sides, with some players pushing and shoving at a minimum and staff from both sides mixed up the middle.
Polling the players and coaches: Biggest issues, best in the area and growing concerns in 2023
News4JAX hands out a list of questions to high school football players and coaches before the start of every season covering a variety of topics. This year, we received responses from 100 players and 25 from coaches. Both are asked to not vote for their own team or teammates or coaches on select questions. This is what they had to tell us.
Georgia high school athletes can now profit off their name, image and likeness
The Georgia High School Association made two major changes during its fall meeting on Monday morning, including the approval that allows athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, a seismic change in the Peach State.
High school football โ23 picks: Bartram Trail, Bradford, Mandarin, Trinity among Week 1 winners
High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.