The high school football season in Florida came to a close over the weekend of Dec. 7-9 with the crowning of nine state champions. As an independent
IMG Academy (Bradenton) did not participate in any of those contests but earned the No. 1 ranking in the final MaxPreps Florida Top 25 after going 10-0 against a challenging national schedule.
IMG Academy competed against schools from eight different states and outscored its opposition 335-99 on the year. Led by Liberty commit
Jayden Bradford, who threw for 1,433 yards and 18 touchdowns this season, the Ascenders took down national No. 7 St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.) and national No. 19 Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.).
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) finished the year ranked No. 2 in the state and the Lions were one of five schools in Florida to finish the season with an unblemished record at 14-0. In the 56-0 win in the Class 1M state championship over Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater), the Lions were led by North Carolina State commit
Cedrick Bailey, who threw for 353 yards and
four touchdowns while Ohio State pledge and 2023 MaxPreps Florida High School Football Player of the Year
Jeremiah Smith caught 13 passes
for 183 yards and a touchdown.
Read on for a complete look at the final MaxPreps Florida Top 25.
2023 FHSAA STATE CHAMPIONS
FINAL MAXPREPS TOP 25
