For Raines, Nov. 13 marks the first-ever high school football playoff game for the school — or any school within Jacksonville city limits — in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Open Division.The game matches the defending Class 3A champion Vikings, winners of 24 consecutive games, against West Boca (9-1), which has won consecutive FHSAA championships in 2024 and 2025.The tough part for Jacksonville fans, though: Friday’s game, the first of three for Raines in the round-robin Open Division Pool B along with Miami Columbus (the one Open Division group game to be played in Jacksonville) and Miami Central, is also a long way from home.For those not making the trip, here’s how to tune in. Note that all times are as listed by the FHSAA but are subject to change.Watch Raines-West Boca football on NFHS NetworkRaines vs. West Boca RatonWhat: FHSAA Open Division high school football, Pool B, first roundWhen: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13.Where: West Boca Raton Community High School, Boca Raton.How to watch: NFHS Network.What’s next for Raines?Friday’s game is the first of three for Raines in Open Division Pool B. The Vikings will welcome No. 2 Miami Columbus to the Graveyard on Nov. 20, and will face another long down-state trip to No. 6 Miami Central on Nov. 27. The top two finishers in each of the pools for the round-robin group format will advance to the Open Division semifinals at The Villages. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: How to watch Raines vs. West Boca in Open Division footballOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.
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