56 episodes
V4RSITY News4Jax and Graham Media Group
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High school sports in the River City are some of the best in the country. We're also home to two Heisman Trophy winners and some of the most successful athletic programs in the nation.
The V4RSITY podcast brings great, in-depth coverage to that scene, with experienced contributors covering every angle. We’ll talk recruiting, spotlight the area's top performers and speak with the area's best players and coaches.
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Name, image and likeness won't ruin high school sports in Florida
The FHSAA voted to approve name, image and likeness in high school sports this summer, a seismic change for athletes here. What does it mean for Florida? And the addition of a championship division to start in 2026 will create a playoff bracket for blue chippers. Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin debate the good and the bad of both.
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Our top 4 players of the football season and making sense of a new playoff system again
It was a special high school football season with a bunch of special players. Who did we think were among the best? Names like Laython Biddle, Tramell Jones, Locklan Hewlett, Jaime Ffrench and more in this edition of the V4RSITY podcast. Plus, the FHSAA is trying to find the balance for a new playoff system and it hasn't been easy or pretty.
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Area teams blanked at state and a new playoff system on the horizon
It was a disappointing week in Tallahassee as Bradford, Mandarin and St. Augustine all came up short in championship games. Unpacking that challenging week, and looking ahead as a new postseason system is on the horizon.
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State championship week! Bradford, Mandarin, St. Augustine will play for titles
Bradford survived in overtime. Mandarin's offense turned in another gem on the road. And St. Augustine's defense and ground game looked excellent for another week. Now, it's title time. Will any area team bring home a championship this week in Tallahassee? Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin talk about the chances for area teams.
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Bolles, Bradford, Mandarin, St. Augustine and Trinity Christian head to the state semifinals
It's state semifinals time for high school football teams. Bolles, Bradford, Mandarin, St. Augustine and Trinity Christian are in the state final four. Can any of those teams clear the hurdle and reach the championship after the area was shut out of the finals last year for the first time since 2000? Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin recap a festive regional final week and look at the best options for title game appearances.
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Thanksgiving practices on the horizon means it's been a great season for these teams
Any time a high school football team can make it to a Thanksgiving morning practice, that's a successful season. Baker County, Bartram Trail, Bradford, Bolles, Mandarin, St. Augustine, Trinity Christian and Union County are all still standing tall. Plus, fall season wraps up with cross country state championships.
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