FHSAA’s revised football classification adds new-look independent league

The FHSAA has once again restructured its classification plan and playoff options for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons.

FHSAA to use MaxPreps rankings to determine football playoff seeding

The FHSAA Board of Directors voted 10-0 to use MaxPreps rankings for football playoff seeding. The state had been using its ...

FHSAA to vote on using MaxPreps rankings in football playoff seeding

The FHSAA's Board of Directors will vote on a proposal to use MaxPreps rankings on Feb. 23. Executive director Craig Damon is in favor of it.
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FHSAA reveals 2026–28 Class 1A football regions and districts

The Florida High School Athletic Association has approved new football classifications for the 2026-28 cycle. The FHSAA's Rural classification has been suspended, with those teams merging into Class ...
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Why Central and Jay football are leaving FHSAA playoffs for the SSAA

Jay football head coach Brian Watson didn’t think his program would be in this position when the season started. Jay and Central High School are moving from the FHSAA’s rural classification to the ...
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High school football coaches react to FHSAA Rural-1A Merger

The FHSAA voted to merge the Rural and Class 1A football classifications for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. This classification change only applies to football, with other sports remaining unchanged.