The high school football season in Florida kicks this month and we have your look at the state's top teams. Perennial national powerhouse
IMG Academy (Bradenton) owns the No. 1 spot in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
The Ascenders begin the season ranked No. 6 nationally as they look to continue their dominance in 2025 after tallying an 87-7 record over the past 10 seasons.
Seniors
Keenyi Pepe (6-7, 320, OL, Alabama commitment),
Jake Kreul (6-3, 230, EDGE),
Zech Fort (5-10, 190, S, Georgia) and
Duyon Forkpa Jr. (6-2, 220, LB) lead the charge for IMG Academy.
Reigning state champions include
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) in 1A,
Cocoa in 2A,
Northwestern (Miami) in 3A,
American Heritage (Plantation) in 4A,
St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) in 5A,
West Boca Raton (Boca Raton) in 6A and
Venice in 7A.
The Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 is a composite of our
Preseason Top 100 and computer rankings factoring in past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical data when available.
Click here for complete state rankings.
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IMG Academy (Bradenton), 7-2
