Broward County Classic 2026: Bolles, Archbishop McCarthy to Face Off

Two of Florida's top high school football programs will square off in the annual showcase event.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Broward County Classic High School Football Showcase has announced the matchup between 2025 FHSAA Class 2A state finalist The Bolles School and South Florida power Archbishop McCarthy for the 2026 edition of the event. The two teams will meet on Sunday night as part of the nine-game showcase that features some of the top high school programs from around the state and nation.

Why it matters

The Broward County Classic has become one of the premier high school football showcases in the country, featuring many nationally ranked teams. This matchup between Bolles and Archbishop McCarthy will pit two of Florida's top programs against each other, giving fans a chance to see elite talent on the field.

The details

Bolles, the 2025 FHSAA Class 2A state finalist, will take on Archbishop McCarthy, which defeated Plantation American Heritage last season. Bolles features multiple future Division I, Power 5 talents, including 2028 four-star EDGE Asher Ghioto and running back Xander Edwards. Archbishop McCarthy is coming off a 10-3 season and returns a bevy of collegiate prospects, led by 2027 three-star linebacker Ji'Koi Highsmith.

  • The Broward County Classic High School Football Showcase will take place over nine straight nights in 2026.
  • The matchup between Bolles and Archbishop McCarthy is scheduled for Sunday night.

The players

The Bolles School

A 2025 FHSAA Class 2A state finalist high school football program that features multiple future Division I, Power 5 talents.

Archbishop McCarthy

A South Florida high school football power that went 10-3 last season and returns a bevy of collegiate prospects, led by 2027 three-star linebacker Ji'Koi Highsmith.

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What’s next

The final matchup for the 2026 Broward County Classic High School Football Showcase will be announced at a later date.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of Florida's top high school football programs, Bolles and Archbishop McCarthy, will be a must-see event for fans looking to catch a glimpse of elite talent on the gridiron.