Who’s going to come out on top in the high school football season? Now, it’s the fans’ turn to voice their choice.
The Florida High School Athletic Association kicks off its new season during the week of Aug. 21 across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, leading to the state championships in Miami and The Villages during December.
And even though playoff spots won’t be determined until the final weeks, anticipation for the district chase is already building.
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Atlantic Coast football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Atlantic Coast football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Baker County football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Baldwin football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Bartram Trail football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Beachside football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Bishop Kenny football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Bishop Snyder football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Bolles football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Branford football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Brunswick football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Camden County football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Christ’s Church football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Clay football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Creekside football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Duval Charter football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Ed White football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Englewood football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Episcopal football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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First Coast football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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First Coast Christian football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Fleming Island football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Fletcher football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Harvest Community football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Hilliard football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Impact Christian football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Jackson football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Joshua Christian football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Keystone Heights football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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KIPP Bold City football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Mandarin football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Menendez football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Middleburg football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Nease football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Oakleaf football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Old Plank Christian football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Orange Park football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Parker football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Paxon football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Ponte Vedra football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Providence football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Raines football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Ribault football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Ridgeview football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Riverside football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Sandalwood football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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St. Augustine football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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St. Joseph football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Stanton football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Tocoi Creek football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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University Christian football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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West Nassau football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Westside football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Wolfson football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Young Kids in Motion football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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Yulee football players and coaches speak during Baker’s Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Media Day on July 21, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
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So, the big question: Which team will come out on top of FHSAA District 4-3A? The winner receives automatic qualification for the regional playoffs.
Teams listed in the district for the new season are Menendez, Palatka, Westside and Wolfson.
Vote for the district winner at the link below. This poll will remain open through 10 a.m. Aug. 21.
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