Six area high schools feature standout athletic programs, each with a strong tradition of success that includes individual state champions and a wide range of team accomplishments across multiple sports.
Now it’s time for readers to have their say.
Vote in the 2026 Florida Power and Light Best Athletic Program poll and decide which school stands at the top of the area’s athletic competition. The recognition highlights overall excellence across all sports, including district championships, playoff appearances, success against local competition and athletes advancing to the next level.
Readers are encouraged to participate throughout the week and represent their school pride in selecting the best overall athletic program in the area.
Voting will remain open through the week and will conclude at noon on Friday, June 26.
Adebanji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiBamide1.
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Vote for Bay County’s best high school sports program, presented by FPL
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