School is back in session! This means high school football is officially underway, and ABC7 is getting you ready with everything you need to know about Southwest Florida.
The ABC7 High School Football Kickoff Special brings you an in-depth guide and inside look at teams across SWFL as the season officially kickoff.
Bailey Smith, Jaron May and Zach Scott bring an array highlights, interviews with coaches and players, analysis of upcoming games and even special segments that focus on the local high school football scene.
Special Segments
North senior Brooke Hankinson kicking down barriers on football team
Bailey Smith shines a light on women in sports, showcasing the talents and hard work displayed by North Fort Myers senior Brooke Hankinson.
Hankinson welcomes all kind of challenges, so when she was asked to join the boys' football team at North Fort Myers, she couldn't say no.
Name, Image and Likeness complicating high school football in Southwest Florida
Jaron May discusses a hotly debated topic in the form of name, image and likeness deals at the high school level.
Top college athletes began earning upwards of millions of dollars. Now, in 2024, the Florida High School Athletic Association is following suit.
Immokalee football: A legacy in the making as the Indians chase their second state title
Zach Scott takes a trip through time, revisiting a state championship run by the 2004 Immokalee Indians squad.
The Immokalee Indians are using their past to blitz into the future. Under head coach James Delgado, the Indians are looking to spearhead a comeback season.
See the rest of the stories here:
- High school football predictions: District winners for the 2024 season
- Charlotte County high school football: Lemon Bay, Port Charlotte, and Charlotte set for a new season
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Private 8: The top three private schools to watch in Southwest Florida football
- Collier County high school football: Key teams, players, and coaching changes to watch in 2024
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Southwest Florida high school football: New coaching faces and fresh opportunities
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Most intriguing Lee County high school football programs
The High School Football Kickoff Special aired on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., but don't worry if you missed it! It airs again on Saturday at 7 p.m. on ABC7.