Here's one certain truth.
We have good football teams around here.
In 2025, six programs from the Volusia-Flagler area made the Florida High School Athletic Association playoffs. Four won district championships. Two — DeLand and Mainland — advanced to their respective regional finals.
The Bulldogs and Buccaneers topped our local preseason rankings, which came out over the weekend.
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But who do you have your eye on?
With the 2026 regular season kicking off later this week, it's a good time to cast your vote for best area squad below. The poll will remain open until 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24.