Bishop Moore and Winter Springs join Jones in new Class 4A football district
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Bishop Moore and Winter Springs have been placed in the newly restructured Class 4A for the next two seasons, where they will compete alongside the established Jones program. This shift follows the FHSAA's reform of football districts, which introduced the Open 8 Division and reduced classifications to six. Winter Springs will open its season against Lake Howell and will face Bishop Moore on October 9, marking their first matchup. Jones, having been a runner-up in the past two seasons, is adapting to a roster change as they replace key players, including quarterback Dereon Coleman. The team is expected to remain competitive with a strong defensive lineup and several incoming transfers.
- •Bishop Moore and Winter Springs move to Class 4A for the upcoming season.
- •FHSAA reform created two new Independent Divisions and the Open 8 Division.
- •Winter Springs faces Lake Howell to start the season and meet Bishop Moore in Week 7.
- •Jones has lost key players but retains a strong defensive front with several recruits.
- •Expectations remain high for all teams following the district realignment.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jones, Bishop Moore could reunite in 4A; Winter Springs joins party | Class 4A football
"There was plenty of movement when the FHSAA reformatted football districts and the postseason platform. This introduced the state’s new Open 8 Division and two new Independent Divisions. The moves also cut down the number of classifications to six, which means changes in classes for some teams. Two of those schools are 2025 playoff qualifiers: Bishop Moore, a Class 3A semifinalist last year, ...
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