Key Points
  • The Florida High School Athletic Association released the tentative classifications/districts for the 2024-2026 football seasons on Friday morning.
  • Based on the classifications, predictions for the 2024 FHSAA state championships were made for different classes.
  • In Class 7A, Columbus vs. Venice is predicted as a matchup with potential contenders like DeLand, Sanford Seminole, and Western.
  • Class 6A is anticipated to feature Armwood vs. Mandarin, with other teams to watch including Bartram Trail, Homestead, Monarch, and West Boca Raton.
  • The prediction in Class 5A is Lakeland vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, noting their previous encounters in state championship games and the strength of their respective teams.
  • For Class 4A, the forecast is Plantation American Heritage vs. St. Augustine, with notable potential contenders such as Jesuit, Jones, Naples, and Miami Norland.
  • Predictions in Class 3A include Bishop Moore vs. Miami Central, highlighting the tough competition in the northern part of the classification.
  • Class 2A is expected to feature Berkeley Prep vs. Miami Booker T. Washington, with the potential for a competitive state championship game.
  • In Class 1A, the anticipated matchup is Clearwater Central Catholic vs. Chaminade-Madonna, acknowledging possible contenders like The First Academy, Edison, Hawthorne, and Madison County.