Three 2025 FHSAA state champions would have been in the new eight-team Open Division, leaving the state with very different playoff outcomes.

Florida's Open Division era has arrived. The Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors voted June 9 to officially inaugurate an eight-team Open Division for the 2026-27 season in 11 ...

The Florida High School Athletic Association finalized its groundbreaking Open Division playoff plan on Tuesday, setting the stage for the state’s eight highest-ranked teams in 11 different sports — ...

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) board of directors have officially decided what the criteria will be for the newly created and anticipated Open Division for the upcoming 2026-27 ...

Florida high school sports, including football and basketball, will introduce a new Open Division this year. Concerns exist that the new elite bracket could dilute other state championships and be ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The high school athletic postseason will look a lot different starting this fall for nearly all team sports in the Florida High School Athletic Association, as the FHSAA’s ...

The Florida High School Athletic Association's Board of Directors approved plans for the new, eight-team Open Division during their meeting on June 9.

High school football returns to practice July 27 and to games Aug. 21. See the biggest non-district games for Pensacola area ...