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FHSAA football brackets and schedule: Which Jacksonville-area teams made the playoffs?
FHSAA football brackets and schedule: Which Jacksonville-area teams made the playoffs?
Brackets and schedule released for 2023 FHSAA football playoffs
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) released the brackets and schedule for the 2023 football playoffs on Sunday night. A total of 256 teams qualified for the playoffs, which begin on Friday, November 10.
Jacksonville-area teams in the playoffs
Several Jacksonville-area teams qualified for the playoffs, including: * Class 4A: Mandarin, Sandalwood, Trinity Christian * Class 3A: Bishop Kenny, Bolles, Episcopal * Class 2A: Fernandina Beach, Jackson, University Christian * Class 1A: Baker County, Hilliard, Yulee
Mandarin, Sandalwood, Trinity Christian receive top seeds in Class 4A
Mandarin, Sandalwood, and Trinity Christian all received top seeds in Class 4A. Mandarin is the No. 1 seed, followed by Sandalwood at No. 2 and Trinity Christian at No. 3. The top four seeds in each region receive a first-round bye.
Bishop Kenny, Bolles, Episcopal receive top seeds in Class 3A
Bishop Kenny, Bolles, and Episcopal all received top seeds in Class 3A. Bishop Kenny is the No. 1 seed, followed by Bolles at No. 2 and Episcopal at No. 3. The top four seeds in each region receive a first-round bye.
Fernandina Beach, Jackson, University Christian receive top seeds in Class 2A
Fernandina Beach, Jackson, and University Christian all received top seeds in Class 2A. Fernandina Beach is the No. 1 seed, followed by Jackson at No. 2 and University Christian at No. 3. The top four seeds in each region receive a first-round bye.
Baker County, Hilliard, Yulee receive top seeds in Class 1A
Baker County, Hilliard, and Yulee all received top seeds in Class 1A. Baker County is the No. 1 seed, followed by Hilliard at No. 2 and Yulee at No. 3. The top four seeds in each region receive a first-round bye.
Playoff format
The playoffs will be played in a single-elimination format. The first round will be played on Friday, November 10, followed by the second round on Friday, November 17. The regional finals will be played on Friday, November 24, followed by the state semifinals on Friday, December 1. The state finals will be played on Friday, December 8, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
More information
For more information on the FHSAA football playoffs, visit the FHSAA website.