It\u2019s time for those Friday night lights again \u2014 plus, sometimes, Thursday and Saturday night lights, as well.<\/p>\n
High school football teams across the Orlando area are starting a new season with a clean slate and high hopes. Here is everything you need to know for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n
New Open Division shakes up 2026 high school football playoff picture<\/a><\/p>\n East Ridge returns a bunch; Horizon, Ocoee excited | 6A District 7 football<\/a><\/p>\n Edgewater, West Orange on collision course | 6A District 6 football<\/a><\/p>\n Lake Nona loads up, but St. Cloud, Gateway are ready | 6A District 5 football<\/a><\/p>\n Timber Creek, Hagerty look to derail Winter Park | 6A District 4 football<\/a><\/p>\n Defending state champ Lake Mary features new faces | 6A District 3 football<\/a><\/p>\n South Lake vs. Evans showdown? Oviedo, Osceola also favored | Class 5A football<\/a><\/p>\n Jones, Bishop Moore could revive rivalry; Winter Springs joins party | 4A football<\/a><\/p>\n Transfers hit Tavares hard; new coach energizes Eustis | 3A football<\/a><\/p>\n TFA back in playoff picture in 2-team district vs. Cocoa | 2A District 5 football<\/a><\/p>\n Coaches embrace new FHSAA league playoffs | Independent Football<\/a><\/p>\n Week 1 Football Preview: Out of state high school teams invade Orlando area<\/a><\/p>\n