Powerhouse Broward County High Schools Face
Off Against Elite Players from Across the Country
Submitted by Diana Hanford
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Broward Education Foundation announced it will present the fourth annual Broward County National High School Football Showcase, bringing national exposure to powerhouse Broward County high school football programs as they face-off against eight elite schools from across the country.
The highly anticipated matchups, which include four schools ranked in the nation’s top 10 and seven schools ranked in the top 25 programs in the country, will be played throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale from August 21-23, 2025. Seven of the eight games will be televised or live streamed, with three games televised nationally on ESPN affiliated networks.
“South Florida—especially Broward County—continues to be the most heavily recruited region in the country, with scouts from the SEC, ACC, and top national programs zeroed in on our caliber of talent,” said Shawn Cerra, Director and Co-Founder of the Broward County National High School Football Showcase. “We’ve invested a great deal of effort into cultivating this event, and we look forward to welcoming players and their families from across the nation to Greater Fort Lauderdale.”
The economic impact of the 2025 Broward County National High School Football Showcase is estimated to be more than $3 million. Hundreds of elite high school football players and their coaches and trainers, along with their families and friends, will descend upon Greater Fort Lauderdale for three full days to witness the best high school football weekend in America.
The Broward County National High School Football Showcase is significant for Broward Education Foundation, which was inspired to create a dedicated athletic arm, it remains the only education foundation in the country to do so.
“Last year, our live broadcast of the Bishop Gorman at St. Thomas Aquinas game, which featured the number one ranked team, drew more than 675,000 viewers and was the most watched high school football game on ESPN since 2011,” said James A. Knapp, president & CEO of Broward Education Foundation.
2025 Broward County National High School Football Showcase TV Schedule
8/21 at 4 p.m. Piper (FL) vs. Peachtree Ridge (GA) at Dillard High School on Becon TV
8/21 at 7 p.m. Cardinal Gibbons (FL) vs. Archbishop McCarthy (FL) at Cardinal Gibbons not televised
8/21 at 8 p.m. Monarch (FL) vs. Jacksonville Bolles (FL) at Dillard High on Becon TV
8/22 at 4 p.m. West Broward (FL) vs. Corner Canyon (UT) at Dillard on Becon TV
8/22 at 7 p.m. American Heritage (FL) vs. St. Joe’s Prep (PA) at St. Thomas Aquinas ESPN2
8/22 at 8 p.m. Dillard (FL) vs. Dr. Phillips (FL) at Dillard High School on Becon TV
8/23 at 4 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) vs. Mater Dei (CA) at St. Thomas Aquinas ESPN
8/23 at 8 p.m. Chaminade Madonna (FL) vs. St. Frances Academy (MD) at St. Thomas Aquinas ESPN2
Knapp continued, “We know that to be the best, you have to play the best and it’s our honor to shine a spotlight on these incredible local athletes who get a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase their talent in front of a national audience.”
Broward County National High School Football Showcase general admission tickets are $15, purchase at https://gofan.co/app/school/FL87562. Last year, all games were sold-out so fans are encouraged to get their tickets now.
Thanks to the generous support from community sponsors, visiting teams receive a complimentary two-night hotel stay, three meals a day, two charter buses and tickets to visit a Broward County attraction. Players from all 16 teams will receive Addias sports apparel and an all-expense outing to Dave & Busters.
Major sponsors of the 2025 Broward County National High School Football Showcase include
Adidas, Broward County Athletic Association, Broward County Public Schools, Dave & Busters, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Mahi Shriners, Paragon, BrightStar Credit Union and Visit Lauderdale.
About Broward Education Foundation
The nonprofit Broward Education Foundation aligns with Broward County Public Schools by providing grants for teachers who develop innovative curriculum that increases student outcomes; vitally needed school supplies for students and teachers in Title I schools; scholarships for qualified high school seniors; and support for programs and initiatives like Debate, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more. Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $4 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence.
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