Florida high school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one region that is always a breeding ground for college prospects is over in the North Central Florida region, with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates.<\/p>\n
[ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ]<\/a><\/p>\n In the competitive world of Florida high school football, few programs have been as consistently strong in their region as the Ocala Vanguard<\/a> (Fla.) Knights. This Mid-Central Florida staple has established itself as one of the premier teams in the 352 region for years.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n As an upper-echelon high school football program, Vanguard annually assembles one of the toughest regular-season schedules in the state, with the 2025 campaign is shaping up to be no exception.<\/p>\n Vanguard, which recently released their 2026 schedule<\/a>, had themselves another solid campaign in which Farmer\u2019s bunch finished just short of double digit victories and reached the Florida High School Athletic Association\u2019s (FHSAA) Class 4A, Region 2 final. Vanguard would fall to state finalist\u00a0Orlando Jones<\/a>\u00a0on the road, 29-18<\/p>\n The Knights have an impressive group of skill players returning on offense, including 2027 three-star quarterback Terrance Lewis Jr.<\/a> (Georgia Southern commit) and 2027 three-star wide receiver James Bethea<\/a>.<\/p>\n The full Vanguard 2026 football schedule\u00a0can be seen below, with all official game times included in every game.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Vanguard Football 2026 Schedule<\/p>\n Aug. 14 \u2013\u00a0Hawthorne<\/a> Hornets (Fla.), 7:30 p.m. \u2013 Kickoff Classic The Knights ended this past season with a 9-3 record and finished ranked No. 79 in the\u00a0final 2025 Florida High School Football Massey Rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n More about Vanguard High School<\/p>\n Niceville High School, located in the Florida Panhandle, is known for its strong academic and athletic programs. The school provides a challenging curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success while offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, particularly in athletics. The Eagles have a tradition of excellence in sports, with highly competitive teams across various disciplines.<\/p>\n
Aug. 21 \u2013\u00a0F. W. Buchholz<\/a> (Fla.) Bobcats, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 \u2013\u00a0Miami (Fla.) Norland<\/a> Vikings, 7:30 p.m.
Sep. 4 \u2013 at Tampa (Fla.)\u00a0Jesuit<\/a> Tigers, 7:30 p.m.
Sep. 11 \u2013\u00a0Leesburg<\/a> Yellow Jackets (Fla.), 7 p.m.
Sep. 25 \u2013 Gainesville<\/a> Hurricanes (Fla.), 7 p.m.
Oct. 2 \u2013 Citra (Fla.)\u00a0North Marion<\/a> Colts, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 9 \u2013\u00a0at Mt. Dora<\/a> Hurricanes (Fla.), 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 16 \u2013 at\u00a0Lecanto<\/a> Panthers (Fla.), 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 23 \u2013\u00a0Ocala (Fla.) Lake Weir<\/a> Hurricanes, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 30 \u2013\u00a0at\u00a0Ocala (Fla.) Forest<\/a> Wildcats, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n