“I’ve seen this for this group and been excited to try to put it all together,” Florida High head coach Jarrod Hickman told the Tallahassee Democrat. “Which is what we needed to do and have to do this time of the year.”
Florida High head coach Jarrod Hickman disputes a no-touchdown call in the Class 2S Region 1 championship game against Suwannee on Nov. 25, 2022, at Mike Hickman Stadium. The Seminoles won 38-13.
Hickman added that he wanted his team to get off to a “fast start,” something that eluded the Seminoles in their two losses this season. Most recently, in a 31-27 shortfall to James S. Rickards in the Oct. 29 regular season finale.
“We pushed through adversity,” said quarterback Jayme Miller. “It was hard, but we knew what we had to do.”
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If one looked down, by the second quarter the Florida High Seminoles were already up 28-0 on the Jackson Tigers.
Miller, a junior, tossed four touchdowns on the night. Two went to four-star wide receiver Ar’Tavian ‘Bubba’ Brown. Running back Brisyn Brown and receiver Messiah Anariva caught the others.
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Florida High Seminoles Bo Pearson (17) runs the ball down the field. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
Florida High Seminoles Bo Pearson (17) runs the ball down the field. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves wide receiver Jerrell Washington (12) runs down the field. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves wide receiver Jerrell Washington (12) is tackled by several Florida High players. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Florida High Seminoles quarterback Brisyn Brown (22) throws to his teammate. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves running back Markus Lundy (2) tries to outrun a tackle. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
Chiles Timberwolves running back Markus Lundy (2) is tackled by Florida High Seminoles free safety Antonio Dickey Jr. (9). The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves quarterback Cason Philley (14) throws to his teammate. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
Florida High Seminoles Bo Pearson (17) runs the ball down the field. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
Chiles Timberwolves cornerback Nolan Williams (9) runs the ball down the field. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves wide receiver Luke Dennis (19) catches the ball before taking off down the field. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves quarterback Cason Philley (14) catches the snaps and looks for an open teammate. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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Chiles Timberwolves running back Markus Lundy (2) gets tackled from both sides. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
Chiles Timberwolves wide receiver Luke Dennis (19) is tackled by Florida High Seminoles free safety Antonio Dickey Jr. (9). The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves quarterback Cason Philley (14) looks for a teammate to pass to down the field. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves tight end Brodie O’Neal (23) gets tackled from behind. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves quarterback Cason Philley (14) scans the field before deciding to pass the ball. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
Chiles Timberwolves quarterback Cason Philley (14) dodges defenders as he runs the ball. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves kicker Hagen Perdue (5) kicks for an extra point. The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Florida High Seminoles wide receiver Ar’Tavian Brown (8) slips out of the hands of Chiles Timberwolves Maryan Jordan (3). The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves quarterback Cason Philley (14) struggles to throw the ball to his teammate as Florida High Seminoles middle linebacker Skyler Burger (5) gets in his way. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Florida High Seminoles kicker Tucker Campbell (33) kicks for an extra point. The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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Chiles Timberwolves cornerback Nolan Williams (9) makes his way down the field. The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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Florida High Seminoles wide receiver Ar’Tavian Brown (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown. Florida High Seminoles The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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Chiles Timberwolves cornerback Nolan Williams (9) gets tackled from behind. The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
Chiles Timberwolves running back Markus Lundy (2) gets tackled. The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Florida High Seminoles wide receiver Dezmon Carter (6) gets tackled by Chiles Timberwolves long snapper Mason Bonfanti (90). The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Florida High Seminoles running back Mike Jones (21) tries to fight off a tackle from Chiles Timberwolves Nolan Sapp (24). The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Florida High Seminoles running back Mike Jones (21) tries to outrun a tackle. The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles hosts Florida High in Tallahassee football showdown, Photos
The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Chiles Timberwolves celebrate a touchdown. The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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Florida High Seminoles running back Mike Jones (21) fumbles the ball. The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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Chiles Timberwolves wide receiver Luke Dennis (19) catches the ball before taking off down the field. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Florida High Seminoles wide receiver Ar’Tavian Brown (8) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown. Florida High Seminoles The Florida High Seminoles defeated the Chiles Timberwolves 24-14 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
On the ground, running back Mike Jones reached the end zone, and Brisyn Brown got him one too.
Friday was the fifth time the Seminoles cracked 40 points. They average 34.4 points per game.
“Lighting up the scoreboard is a big part of the game,” Miller explained. “You just got to go shot for shot. We’re playing good football, but it could be better. There are some things we got to capitalize on.”
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Florida High also stonewalled the Andrew Jackson Tiger offense that entered Friday averaging 26.9 points per game.
Chiles Timberwolves quarterback Cason Philley (14) struggles to throw the ball to his teammate as Florida High Seminoles middle linebacker Skyler Burger (5) gets in his way. The Chiles Timberwolves hosted the Florida High Seminoles for a football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Defensive back Gavin Brown notched a fumble recovery at the expense of Jackson quarterback Hans Price. Special teams also forced some turnovers.
The lone score for the Tigers was a touchdown pass from Price to Malkiel Pierce.
Bolles Bulldogs te ls Cooper Moorman (8) and Bolles Bulldogs defensive lineman Asher Ghioto (34) congratulates Bolles Bulldogs k p Langston Florence (29) after he kicked a 43 yard field goal in the second quarter. The Bolles Bulldogs hosted Gainesville Buchholz Friday, October 30, 2026 at Bolles High School in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
“The test is going to continue to get more challenging,” Hickman said. “And you have to be even that much sharper on the road.”
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It’s a rematch from the 2025 playoffs, when the Bulldogs defeated the Seminoles 51-27 in last year’s semis.
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