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FHSAA Kickoff Classic games scheduled for Thursday and Friday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

FHSAA Kickoff Classic games scheduled for Thursday and Friday

Summary

The 2026 football season begins with the FHSAA Kickoff Classic exhibition games starting Thursday night. Defending Class 7A champion Lake Mary hosts Buchholz High while Winter Park faces Spruce Creek. Friday night features multiple matchups, including Jones at Miami Central and Lake Brantley at Bishop Moore, both showcasing notable teams and players. These exhibition games will not affect regular-season records.

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By the Numbers

•Lake Mary hosts Buchholz High on Thursday
•Winter Park plays at Spruce Creek Thursday night
•Jones travels to Miami Central on Friday
•Lake Brantley faces Bishop Moore on Friday
•Exhibition games do not count toward regular-season records

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Football is back and the first games of the 2026 season will kickoff Thursday night with a pair of FHSAA Kickoff Classic exhibition games on Thursday. Defending Class 7A state champion Lake Mary plays host to Buchholz High of Gainesville, while Winter Park will be at Spruce Creek. Other Orlando-area teams have games on Friday night, including handful of very interesting matchups between ...
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