FHSAA Administrator of Recognition Kelvin Richardson presenting the award to the 2025 Sunshine State Spirit Showdown Winners, Fort Walton Beach High School
FHSAA Administrator of Recognition Kelvin Richardson presenting the award to the 2025 Sunshine State Spirit Showdown Winners, Fort Walton Beach High School

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FHSAA Announces Four Participants for the 13th Annual Sunshine State Spirit Showdown Contest

Fan Voting is Now Open

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announces the four (4) participants in the thirteenth-annual Sunshine State Spirit Showdown. The goal of this competition is to allow schools to promote positive sportsmanship and to discover the best student section in Florida. Last year, Fort Walton Beach High School was crowned champion.

Beginning on February 12th, fans have the chance to vote for their favorite video. Voting will conclude on February 26th at 5 p.m. The FHSAA’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will meet on March 2nd to evaluate the submissions. The winner will be decided by social media fan votes and the FHSAA’s SAAC evaluation. The winner will be announced on March 2nd. The winner shall receive a plaque and banner from FHSAA.

The finalists’ videos are featured on the FHSAA’s YouTube channel and will be shared through the FHSAA’s social media. Fans can vote on their favorite video submission using the JotForm link that will appear at the bottom of each video.  Click HERE to watch the videos. 

This year’s participants are:

  • Choctawhatchee (Fort Walton Beach)
  • Fort Walton Beach
  • Niceville
  • Oviedo
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About the FHSAA
The Florida High School Athletic Association supervises and regulates interscholastic athletic programs for high school students at member public, private and charter schools. The organization also recognizes and honors academic achievement among student-athletes at over 850 middle, junior and senior high schools statewide. Headquartered in Gainesville, it is the official governing body for interscholastic athletics in Florida.

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About the SAAC
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will provide a voice in the FHSAA governance structure to the Association’s largest constituency – the more than 300,000 participating student-athletes. The committee will focus on the following areas: current issues facing student-athletes, input regarding rules and regulations, input on FHSAA special initiatives (e.g., sportsmanship program), and promoting a positive image of the student-athlete.