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FHSAA board votes to get rid of Suburban-Metro system, puts hold on Open division
In a winding and confusing two-hour virtual meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Florida High School Athletic Association’s board of directors voted to get rid of the Suburban-Metro playoff system and go back to an eight-classification, enrollment-based format for the coming years, the latest shift in the ever-changing landscape of sports here.
Pierce County looks for its 2nd state football title on Tuesday
The high school football season for area teams is down to its final game. Pierce County faces Rockmart on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Class 2A state championship game. The Bears (13-1) have one state title to their credit under coach Ryan Herring.
FHSAA board to discuss overhauling playoff system again, add open division
The Florida High School Athletic Association is poised to debate and vote on another new playoff system, one that would end the two-year cycle of Suburban-Metro and create an Open classification for the top teams in the state.