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13 hours ago

High school football ‘23: Friday night scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 6

We’re past the halfway point of the high school football season. Week 5 delivered a handful of special performances, none bigger than the one at St. Augustine High.

22 hours ago

Game of the Week: Bartram Trail visits St. Augustine in one of area’s best rivalries

It’s one of the area’s best rivalries and you can watch it on News4JAX.com and News4JAX+ tonight when Bartram Trail visits St. Augustine in the Football Friday Game of the Week.

2 days ago

Florida A&M will host high school football state championship games in December

The high school football state championship games are heading to Tallahassee and the campus of Florida A&M.

2 days ago

High school football ‘23: Top four games, full schedule for Week 5

It’s essentially the halfway of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.

2 days ago

High school football ‘23 picks: Can Bolles, Mandarin, St. Augustine nab big wins in Week 5?

High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.

News4JAX Super 10: Bolles back into rankings, Oakleaf makes big jump

The News4JAX Super 10 football rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

High school football ‘23: Scores, headlines from Week 4 and looking ahead

Week 4 of the high school football season is complete, and some teams are nearing the halfway mark of the 2023 season. Here are scores, headlines and highlights from Friday night.

High school football ‘23: Four games to watch, full schedule as district games highlight Week 4

It’s the fourth week of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.

High school football ‘23: Bolles, Mandarin pick up big rivalry wins in Week 4

High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.

News4JAX Super 10: Plenty of changes in rankings, including a new No. 1 team in Week 4

The News4JAX Super 10 football rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

High school football ‘23: Week 3 scoreboard, highlights, next week’s schedule

We’re nearly through three weeks of the high school football season and some big storylines have started to take shape.

High school football ‘23: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 3

It’s the third week of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.

High school football ‘23 picks: Bartram, Mandarin among Week 3 winners

News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.

News4JAX Super 10: Bartram Trail, Mandarin rise in rankings entering Week 3

The News4JAX Super 10 football rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

High school football ‘23: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 2

It’s the second week of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.

High school football ‘23 picks: Bradford, Mandarin among Week 2 winners

News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.

News4JAX Super 10: Several teams trade spaces after big Week 1 wins

The News4JAX Super 10 football rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

Hurricane Idalia shakes up high school football schedule

Hurricane Idalia is throwing the high school football schedule for a loop.

High school football ‘23: Full Week 1 scoreboard, Super 10 update, looking ahead

We’re off and running in the high school football season. Let’s jump in to a busy and exciting Week 1 of the season.

Photo gallery: Mandarin runs past Fletcher in season opener

Mandarin started quick and pulled away late to beat Fletcher in a Gateway Conference showdown in Week 1 of the high school football season. Kevin Nguyen captured the game in photos. Click through his gallery here.

High school football ‘23: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 1

It’s the first week of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.

High school football 2023 primer: Top players, top games this season

High school football season is here. We get you up to speed quickly on all you need to know about the 2023 season.

High school football ‘23 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.

Photo gallery: Flagler Palm Coast at Atlantic Coast high school football

Flagler Palm Coast and Atlantic Coast met in a kickoff classic on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Photographer Kevin Nguyen captured the game in this photo gallery.

Photo gallery: Paxon at Tocoi Creek preseason high school football

Tocoi Creek and Paxon met in a kickoff classic on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Photographer Ralph D. Priddy captured the game in this photo gallery.

📸 🏈SnapJAX: Football Friday on 4

Share your gameday photos and videos in our SnapJAX Football Friday on 4 channel and you could see yourself on TV!

High school football 2023: Week-by-week schedules, results for area teams

High school football weekly schedules for the 2023 season. A handful of area teams have yet to finalize their full schedules. Those will be updated as they become available.

High school football team schedules for the 2023 season

The high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.

‘It’s exciting’: Fall football practice the first step in a long season

At the stroke of midnight, the clock began ticking on the high school football season.

High school football: Media day launches 2023 season as practices loom

The unofficial start of the high school football season arrived on Wednesday with the Baker's Sports/Jaguars Prep high school media day launching area teams into the new season. With practices set to start next week, media day has often served as the point where players and coaches begin their quest for the coming season.

High school football coaching news: Parker hires Michael Holloway; NFEI tabs Jamaal Fudge

A busy season of high school football coaching changes continued this week, with two more schools filling vacancies.

Nease quarterback Marcus Stokes signs with West Florida

Nease quarterback Marcus Stokes, once a Florida commit, signs with West Florida.

Early signing period: Gators load up on area stars; FSU inks 2 local playmakers

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

Perfect! Ware County football team caps historic season with romp in state title game

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

Ware County ready for its shot at history against football giant Warner Robins

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

Christopher Foy steps down at Jackson after leading program to turnaround

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

Photo gallery: University Christian, Clearwater Central Catholic meet in the Class 1M state semifinals

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.

Late comeback leads to heartbreak for University Christian in Class 1M state semifinal

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.

High school football ‘22: Ware County headed to title game; all 5 Florida teams fall in state semis

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.

‘It was the right time’: Darrell Sutherland calling it a career after more than two decades at Bartram Trail

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

Bolles savoring underdog role in state semifinal trip to American Heritage

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.

Week 4 high school football playoff picks: These teams are championship bound

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.

High school football ‘22: Glance at state semifinal games in Metro, Rural and Suburban divisions

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 moving past upset of Trinity Christian, focusing on final four

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.

‘This means the world to me’: Jackson’s Grayson Howard receives All-American Bowl jersey

Though his team is out of the playoffs, Grayson Howard will represent Jackson one more time. January 7 in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. On Saturday, Howard received his All-American Bowl jersey.

High school football playoffs ‘22: Bolles, Bradford, Columbia, UC, Union, Ware headed to state semis

The night started with a dozen area teams in the state playoffs and only six of those remain.

Tradition continues: Bolles tops Raines, keeps state semifinal streak going strong

A trip to the final four never gets old, even at Bolles, where heading to the state semifinals is an ingrained tradition.

Bolles, Raines renewing rivalry in playoffs after 6 years apart

For the first time since 2016, two of the most storied high school football programs in northeast Florida will meet when Raines faces Bolles in the regional finals.

High school playoffs ‘22: Glance at Metro, Rural regional final matchups

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

Bartram Trail handles rival Creekside again in playoff romp

Creekside held its own with vaunted rival Bartram Trail for the opening 22 minutes of Friday night’s playoff game.

Week 2 high school football playoff picks: 8 local teams make it to regional finals

High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.

High school football playoffs ‘22: Glance at 2nd round Metro matchups

It’s the second round of the high school football state playoffs. A glance at the matchups in the Metro division.

High school football playoffs ‘22: Glance at 2nd round Suburban, Rural matchups

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.

High school football playoffs: Baker County, Baldwin set for 2nd-round rematch

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.

High school football ‘22: Rough night for area teams on Saturday night of state playoffs

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

Game of the Week: Defense lifts Baker County to playoff win over Yulee

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.

High school football ‘22: Jackson, Brunswick stunned in first round of playoffs

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

High school football ‘22: Glance at opening round matchups in the Metro division

The high school football playoffs begin on Friday night, with games on Saturday and Monday night, too, due to Hurricane Nicole. A glance at the matchups in the Metro division.

Week 1 high school football playoff picks: 13 local teams will get Round 1 wins

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.

News4JAX Super 10: Big shakeups in final ranking as playoffs arrive

This is the News4JAX Super 10 rankings of the season. It is being published a day earlier this week due to the election on Tuesday.

High school football ‘22: Results from Friday night’s Week 11 games; playoffs up next

The high school football regular season is in the books and the playoffs are on tap. Who’s in, who’s out and who’s going where? That will be finalized on Sunday morning when the FHSAA releases its first brackets for its new Suburban and Metro state playoffs.

Game of the Week: St. Augustine continues rivalry dominance over Palatka

It was a double Senior Night for the second-oldest rivalry in the state, with seniors from both St. Augustine and Palatka being introduced and honored prior to the game at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

St. Augustine vs. Palatka: One of area’s oldest rivalries reignites in Game of the Week

Two teams go head-to-head in Putnam County for their last game of the regular season for this week’s Football Friday on 4 when Palatka High School takes on St. Augustine in one of the area’s oldest rivalries.

High school football ‘22: Top 4 games to watch, full schedule for a high stakes Week 11

It’s the final week of the high school football regular season in both Florida and Georgia. We take a look at the top four games of the week, followed by the next four and then the full schedule. All games are Friday night at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

Week 11 high school football picks: Quite a bit at stake in final week of the season

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.

News4JAX Super 10: Bishop Kenny surges back into rankings after win over Bolles

The News4JAX high school football Super 10 will be published on Tuesdays throughout the high school football regular season.

High school football ‘22: Bishop Kenny stuns Bolles as teams wrap up district titles in Week 10

The biggest week of the high school football regular season is in the books, headlined by an upset decades in the making.

Game of the Week: Ponte Vedra edges Nease in OT thriller

If Collin Drafts had to do it again, the Nease coach still would go for the fake extra-point attempt his team tried Friday night. But maybe, in hindsight, he would try it a little earlier and on a field goal instead.

High school football ‘22: Fletcher, Jackson, Mandarin, White wrap up district titles

Four Gateway Conference programs wrapped up district championships on Thursday night and stamped their tickets for the state playoffs on the first of two nights of football this week.

Week 10 high school football picks: District championships on the line as season winds down

High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.

High school football ‘22: Four to watch, full schedule for a massive Week 10 slate of games

It’s Week 10 of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia. This is the final week of district games and automatic playoff qualifiers will be locked in after this week’s games.

High school football ‘22: Tracking the district races entering Week 10

So, where do the district races stand entering Week 10? Here are the district scenarios:

News4JAX Super 10: Top teams hold steady as final week of district games arrive

The News4JAX high school football Super 10 will be published on Tuesdays throughout the high school football regular season.

Game of the Week: Fernandina Beach ends Palatka’s perfect season

It wasn’t just the 43 times that Ta’Jon Nelms carried the ball that was impressive, nor was it the 194 yards the Fernandina Beach running back picked up on the ground.

High school football ‘22: Friday’s scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 10

The high school football regular season is down to the final two weeks.

‘We all have challenges in life’: Fernandina football player born without lower part of arm adapts, overcomes

Nolan Blackard, a junior right tackle for the Fernandina Beach Pirates, was born without the lower part of his left arm and wears a prosthetic most days. On the football field, he leaves it behind.

High school football ‘22: Full schedule, top 4 games of Week 9

It’s Week 9 of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.

Week 9 high school football picks: Big showdowns await Bartram, Jackson

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.

Orange Park tackle Roderick Kearney earns spot in Under Armour All-America game

Since 2006, only two players from Clay County high schools had earned a spot in the Under Armour All-America game. Now, add Orange Park offensive tackle Roderick Kearney to the list.

Jackson’s back: The return of the Nightmare on Main Street

After more than a decade of struggles, Jackson is contending again. If the Tigers beat Raines a week from Friday, they’ll clinch the district title for the first time since 2009.

News4JAX Super 10: Trinity solidifies its spot at the top; Bolles back in

The News4JAX high school football Super 10 will be published on Tuesdays throughout the high school football regular season.

High school football ‘22: Tracking the district races, district champs entering Week 9

The high school football playoffs are coming into clearer focus as district races wind down. So, who’s in, who’s out and who’s got work left to do?

Polling the coaches: The best in town, biggest issues and what they’d do if they weren’t coaching

High school players had their say. How about their head coaches? We surveyed area coaches before the season began. This is what they had to say.

High school football ‘22: Results from Friday night, looking ahead to Week 9

We’re closing in on the finish line of the regular season. Friday night gave quite a bit more clarity on what teams will be left standing when that regular season comes to a close.

Game of the Week: Business as usual as Bartram Trail hammers Creekside

Bartram Trail went into victory formation with two minutes left Friday night and began taking knees. That’s when it was finally done.

High school football ‘22: Bartram-Creekside, UC-Trinity headline major district clashes in Week 8

It’s Week 8 of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.

Week 8 high school football picks: District showdowns take center stage

News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his high school football picks for the week each Thursday.

News4JAX Super 10: Fletcher, Mandarin move in to rankings

The News4JAX high school football Super 10 will be published on Tuesdays throughout the high school football regular season.

High school football ‘22: Results from Friday night and looking ahead to Week 8

Seven weeks of the high school football season are nearly in the books — the Northwest Classic is up on Saturday — and things are coming more and more into focus.

Game of the Week: Baldwin gets lift from Jalen Hitchens, edges Yulee

With Jalen Hitchens nursing a rib injury, Baldwin coach Robert Shields wanted to rest his quarterback for as long as possible. That lasted all of 11 minutes, 57 seconds on Friday night.

Excitement brewing at Baldwin ahead of matchup against Yulee

Our Football Friday Game of the Week for Week 7 is Yulee at Baldwin.

High school football ‘22: Full schedule, top 4 games of Week 7

It’s Week 7 of the high school football season. We take a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.

Week 7 high school football picks: Battle of the Knights goes to ...

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 every Thursday during the season.

News4JAX Super 10: Unbeaten Bradford, Bishop Kenny move up in rankings

The News4JAX high school football Super 10 will be published on Tuesdays throughout the high school football regular season. It was published a day later this week due to Hurricane Ian and makeup games on Monday and Tuesday.

High school football ‘22: Four games to watch, full schedule for delayed Week 6

It’s the hurricane-delayed Week 6 of the high school football season with a big slate of games Monday and Tuesday up before more action on Thursday and Friday.

Week 6 high school football picks: Big district games headline busy Monday night

Each week during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his high school football picks for the week.

Top teams, biggest issues: Area football players tackle a variety of topics

News4JAX hands out a list of questions to high school football players before the start of every season covering a variety of topics. This year, we received responses from nearly 110 players. Players are asked to not vote for their own team or teammates on select questions. This is what they had to tell us.

Bradford, Trinity, UC lead the way in new football power rankings

University Christian, Trinity Christian and Bradford are among the state’s top 10 teams in the initial release of Florida High School football power rankings.

High school football ‘22: Friday night scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 6

We’re officially through the halfway point of the regular season. Week 5 turned the page to the midway mark. District play ramps up significantly next week and playoff pressures begin ramping up. So, how did Friday night’s football action play out?

Photo gallery: Creekside beats Mandarin in Game of the Week

Creekside visited Mandarin in the News4JAX Football Friday Game of the Week. Photographer Kevin Nguyen captured the game in this photo gallery.

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