BCHS Football

New head coaches, some of them leading teams for the first time. Teams looking to build on last season’s success or generate momentum heading into the summer. Division I recruits seeking to satisfy expectations.

When Collier County's football teams wrap up their spring games Friday, it will mark the end of high school sports for the 2011-12 school year.

While the games are just exhibitions, St. John Neumann and Estero will have their hands full as they play the area’s first spring football contests this week.

The Arizona Cardinals have signed Immokalee High School graduate and former Miami Hurricanes running back Javarris James after trying out James at a rookie camp over the weekend.

A staple of high school football and a rite of passage for many young athletes could be eliminated in Collier County if new rules are passed by the state's prep sports governing body.

Immokalee High School's Mackensie Alexander, Xavier Richardson and Deadrin Senat, Barron Collier's Mike Heuerman, and South Fort Myers' Joe Fennell and Jayron Kearse have been nominated for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Former Barron Collier star running back Greg Williams, who played linebacker at Pittsburgh, has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans.

Notes from area spring football practices

The first day of May marks the start of spring football practice in Florida and the enthusiasm and excitement that comes with a new season.

Barron Collier senior and prized tight end recruit Mike Heuerman told the Daily News on Thursday that he has committed to Notre Dame.

One local high school football player could make a name for himself in the recruiting world this weekend, which could eventually lead to a college scholarship.

The games might be the same next high school football season, but there will be plenty of changes on the sidelines.

2012 week-by-week schedules

2012 team-by-team schedules

A team of local high school football players gained a spot in the IMG Madden 7-on-7 National Championships with its performance in a regional qualifier this weekend.