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FHSAA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR “NAME THE TRADITION” CONTEST

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FHSAA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR “NAME THE TRADITION” CONTEST

New Name for FHSAA Football State Championships Down to Five

GAINESVILLE, FL (5/10/16) – After more than 425 submissions from diehard football fans across the Sunshine State, the Florida High School Athletic Association announced Tuesday the five finalists for its “Name the Tradition” contest, a three‐week long promotion where fans will rename the football state championships. The five finalists are as follows:

Five Finalists

  •   Drive to December
  •   Gridiron Glory Series
  •   The Great Eight
  •   Destination December
  •   Stairway to State

    The submission process for naming the state championships began on FHSAA.org April 25 and ended May 3. From there, the list was narrowed down to the final five by a blue ribbon prep‐ sports media committee.

    Fans can vote for their favorite from May 10‐13 on FHSAA.org. The winner will be announced Monday, May 16. To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtags #NameTheTradition and #FHSAA. ###

    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 almost 800 middle, junior and senior high schools statewide. Headquartered in Gainesville, it is the official governing body for interscholastic athletics in Florida.