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MaxPreps rankings impact playoff positions for Pensacola area teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

MaxPreps rankings impact playoff positions for Pensacola area teams

Summary

MaxPreps rankings released on October 4 have caused significant shifts in playoff projections for high school football teams in the Pensacola area. Currently, only four teams would qualify for state playoffs if the season ended today., Pace dropped from the No. 7 to the No. 8 seed in the Region 1-5A playoffs after a recent overtime win, while Pine Forest moved up from No. 7 to No. 5 in Region 1-3A despite a loss. Pensacola Catholic is the only local team that would host a regional quarterfinal. With the season nearing its midpoint, the fluctuating rankings reflect the complexities of the playoff seedings amid limited game schedules.

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By the Numbers

•Only four Pensacola area teams qualify for playoffs as of October 4.
•Pace dropped to No. 8 seed in Region 1-5A after edging Pine Forest.
•Pine Forest rose to No. 5 seed in Region 1-3A despite a loss to Pace.
•Pensacola Catholic is set to host a regional quarterfinal.
•Pace and Northview are in jeopardy of playoff eligibility with recent losses.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — MaxPreps rankings shake up playoff hopes for Pensacola area teams

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MaxPreps rankings shifted the playoff projections for Pensacola area teams, with only four teams who would qualify if the season ended today.
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