Miami Carol City Shut Out of Florida Playoffs After Failed Appeal

• The FHSAA has denied an appeal from No. 56 Miami Carol City, closing the door on the Chiefs’ hopes of reaching the 2026 Florida high school football playoffs.
• The ruling keeps the team on the sidelines despite its push to get back into the postseason field.
• High School Football America reports the decision was final, leaving the program out of the state bracket.
• For players and coaches, it marks an abrupt end to a season that had kept the team in playoff contention.

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