Florida High School Football: South Sumter reveals 2026 schedule

Q: What is South Sumter High School's football schedule for 2026?

South Sumter High School has revealed its football schedule for the 2026 season, which includes matchups against various teams in the North Suncoast region.

Q: Who are the key players returning for South Sumter in the 2026 football season?

Key returning players for South Sumter in the 2026 season include quarterback Milo Patterson and wide receiver Kobe Bailey.

Q: How did South Sumter perform in the 2025 football season?

In the 2025 season, South Sumter was one of the top teams in the North Suncoast region, making it to the postseason.

South Sumter running back Timothy Gaynor (3) runs against North Marion during an FHSAA football game at North Marion High School in Citra, FL on Friday, September 26, 2025. [Alan Youngblood/Ocala Star-Banner]

Florida high school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every county around the state and one area that has become a breeding ground for college prospects is the North Suncoast, with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates.

Next up out of the Sunshine State to reveal who they will be playing for the 2026 season is the South Sumter Raiders, coached by Ty Lawrence. The Raiders have perennially been one of the top teams out of the North Suncoast region of the state, with South Sumter annually making the postseason and this upcoming 2026 season is shaping up to be another good one in Bushnell.

Quarterback Milo Patterson is slated to return behind center after throwing for 930 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025. Wide receiver Kobe Bailey is expected to be the team’s top pass catcher after totaling 268 yards and a touchdown last fall.

The full South Sumter 2026 football schedule can be seen below, with all official game times included.

South Sumter Football 2026 Schedule

Aug. 14 – at Zephyrhills, 7 p.m. – Preseason Classic
Aug. 21 – Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 – at Williston, 7:30 p.m.
Sep. 4 – at St. Cloud, 7 p.m.
Sep. 11 – East Ridge, 7:30 p.m.
Sep. 18 – Leesburg, 7:30 p.m.
Sep. 25 – Eustis, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 2 – at Nature Coast Tech, 7 p.m.
Oct. 9 – at Tavares, 7 p.m.
Oct. 23 – Villages Charter School, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 30 – at South Lake, 7 p.m.

In the final Florida 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings, South Sumter finished with a 6-5 record and as the No. 124 ranked team in the state.

More about South Sumter High School

South Sumter High School is a public high school located in Bushnell, Florida. As part of the Sumter County School District, it offers a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletics. The school is known for its strong community involvement and focus on student achievement. The Raiders compete in various sports and are committed to fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal development among their athletes.

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