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FHSAA Open Division pool play begins with focus on key matchups

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

FHSAA Open Division pool play begins with focus on key matchups
Summary

The inaugural FHSAA Open Division football pool play kicks off on Friday, Nov. 13, featuring four notable matchups. In Pool A, top seed St. Thomas Aquinas (10-0) hosts Lakeland (9-1) in a rematch of the last two Class 5A state championships. Venice (9-1) travels to Chaminade-Madonna (8-2) in a matchup highlighting offensive prowess. Pool B includes West Boca (9-1) taking on Raines (10-0), both with impressive defensive records, while Miami Central (7-3) seeks revenge against Columbus (9-1) after a prior defeat less than a month ago. Each game poses significant questions for the teams involved as they aim to advance in the tournament.

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  • •St. Thomas Aquinas hosts Lakeland in Pool A opener.
  • •Venice faces Chaminade-Madonna with high-powered offenses.
  • •West Boca and Raines both bring undefeated records into Pool B.
  • •Miami Central seeks to adjust after a heavy loss to Columbus last month.
  • •Each matchup features key player battles influencing college recruitment.
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  • 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — FHSAA Open Division football games set: What to watch in first week
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The first week of pool play in the inaugural FHSAA Open Division begins on Friday, Nov. 13 with Lakeland at Aquinas and West Boca vs. Raines.

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