Apopka’s Football Landscape Transformed with New District Pairings
Key Points
- The Florida High School Athletic Association released tentative classification and district pairings for the next two seasons, resulting in significant changes for Orlando area football programs
- Changes include Apopka moving to a new Class 7A Region 2 district, while Kissimmee Osceola, Oviedo, Edgewater, and Jones shift into new-look districts
- The re-implementation of a classification plan based on student enrollment, approved by the FHSAA board, replaced the previously used Metro and Suburban classification plan
- The eight football classifications, down from nine the past two years, are a return to the status quo from 2005 through 2021
- A possible ninth Open Division playoff bracket is still under consideration, with ongoing discussions
- Schools have until Jan. 12 to appeal their placement, and remaining fall sports classifications will be released in January
- Specific changes for various Orlando area football programs include new districts, potential matchups, and regional tournaments
- A total of 39 schools that compete under the FHSAA umbrella reached state championship games over the past four years
- Preliminary classifications and districts for regions involving Orlando area programs are listed, indicating potential matchups for the upcoming seasons
- Enrollment numbers per classification based on what schools reported in October are included
- This article originally appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email J.C. Carnahan at [email protected] for more information
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