Florida high school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one region that is always a breeding ground for college prospects is over in the South Suncoast region (Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota counties), with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates.
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Next up out of the Sunshine State to release their 2026 high school football schedule are the defending FHSAA Class 2A state champion Sarasota (FL) Cardinal Mooney Cougars. The Cougars are coming off winning its third state championship, second in three years, this past December as they defeated Jacksonville The Bolles School, 52-28, for the FHSAA’s Class 2A title.
Though Cardinal Mooney is losing some talent from last season’s squad, the Cougars bring back 2027 quarterback Davin Davidson (2,360 yards, 23 touchdowns) and running back Connail Jackson (2,452 yards, 39 touchdowns).
A big pickup offensively during the off-season via a transfer was 2027 running back Toryeon James, who transferred to Cardinal Mooney from Sarasota Riverview. James was among one of the top 10 rushers in all of Florida last season, finishing with just over 2,000 yards for the Rams.
The full Cardinal Mooney 2026 football schedule can be seen below, with all official game times to be announced at a later date.
Cardinal Mooney Football 2026 Schedule
Aug. 14 – Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas – Kickoff Classic
Aug. 21 – Tampa (FL) Berkeley Prep
Aug. 28 – West Palm Beach (FL) Cardinal Newman
Sep. 4 – at Miami (FL) True North Classical Academy
Sep. 10 – North Port (FL) Wellen Park
Sep. 25 – Bradenton (FL) Braden River
Oct. 2 – Clearwater (FL) Clearwater Central Catholic
Oct. 9 – Bradenton (FL) Bayshore
Oct. 16 – at Bradenton (FL) Southeast
Oct. 30 – at Sarasota (FL) Booker
Nov. 4 – Smart En Academy
2026 Cardinal Mooney Football Varsity Schedule
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Cardinal Mooney finished with a 14-1 record and as the No. 4 in the state, according to the final Florida 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings.
More about Cardinal Mooney High School
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, located in Sarasota, Florida, is a private Roman Catholic school serving grades 9-12. Established in 1959, the school is known for its rigorous academic programs, strong community involvement, and commitment to fostering moral and spiritual development. The athletics program at Cardinal Mooney is a central part of the school’s extracurricular offerings, with a variety of sports teams competing at high levels, including the well-regarded football and basketball teams.
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