The first day of the college football early signing period is off and running.

Ware County polished off its perfect season with a historic win.

Ware County is ready for its shot at history against a team that has already made plenty of it.

Christopher Foy helped rebuild the Jackson High football program and restored the pride long dormant on Main Street. Next stop: Oakleaf.

The Christians faced off with Clearwater Central Catholic in the Class 1M state semifinals and treated fans to a classic in a 34-29 loss. Photographer Kevin Nguyen captured the game in photos. Click through the gallery above to check out those pictures.

A UC desperation pass was picked off at the goal line with no time left, sending the Marauders (12-1) into the state championship game with a 34-29 victory over the Christians (11-2). So, Central Catholic will meet Chaminade-Madonna for the title, while UC’s season is finished.

Ware County was the lone area state semifinal survivor on a miserable night of football for local programs. All five Florida-area programs bowed out one win shy of championship game appearances, some in blowout fashion and others in agonizing misses that will be talked about for some time.

Bartram Trail head coach Darrell Sutherland, who has been at the program since before it opened in 2000, announced his resignation on Friday afternoon.

For the fourth time in four years since taking over as the head coach at Bolles, Matt Toblin is preparing for a final four game. This time, the most successful program in the history of high school football all in Florida will play the role of the underdog.

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.

The final four of the high school football playoffs are here. Six area teams — five from Florida, one from Georgia — will play in the state semifinals on Friday night. Here’s a breakdown of those games.

University Christian must move past the upset of the two-time defending state champions Trinity Christian and focus on Friday's Final Four matchup with Clearwater Central Catholic.

It’s the second round of the high school football state playoffs. A glance at the matchups in the Suburban and Rural divisions. All games are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

Among the playoff games on Friday, Baldwin hosts Baker County in the 2S regional semi-final. The meeting is a rematch of a game won by the Indians 30-7 earlier in the season. That game was part of a historic season for Baldwin, who had not beaten Baker County since 1968 and had never won a district championship in football. They accomplished both feats this season.

All morning long, we are taking a look back at some of the most memorable moments of The Morning Show as we celebrate 10 years at No. 1. And one of those, is looking back on when we had some special Football Friday visitors.

The second night of the state playoffs proved a forgettable one for area teams.

Baker County’s offense entered the playoffs on a tear, but with the defense the Wildcats flashed Friday night, high-point games won’t always be a necessity.

The opening night of the state playoffs in the area are done and what a night it was.