Four high school football state championships are on the line this weekend as the Road to Orlando continues. After some exciting games from the state’s smaller classifications (1A - 4A) last weekend, the larger classifications (5A, 6A, 7A & 8A) will play at the Florida Citrus Bowl this Friday and Saturday. The Central Florida Sports Commission, the City of Orlando, Edgewater High School and Orange County Public Schools are the co-hosts for the state finals.

“With several of the teams ranked nationally in various polls, there will be no shortage of talent on the field,” said Central Florida Sports Commission President & CEO John Bisignano. “With these great teams, including hometown Apopka High School playing Saturday night, the atmosphere this weekend is sure to be electric.” 

Tickets are still on sale for the remaining title games. Back for the second year, fans have the ability to purchase a reserved seat ticket, with a limited number of reserved seats on sale for each game for $17. General admission seats for each game are $12. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster and the Amway Center Box Office. They can also be purchased on game day at the Citrus Bowl gates. Special ticket packages, which include VIP parking and hospitality suite tickets, are available through the Sports Commission. Visit www.roadtoorlando.org or call 407-648-4900 for details.

Schedule of games:

1 p.m. Friday             Class 5A Title Game             Immokalee vs. Godby

7 p.m. Friday             Class 7A Title Game             St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Lincoln

1 p.m. Saturday        Class 6A Title Game             Gainesville vs. Miami Central

7 p.m. Saturday        Class 8A Title Game             Apopka vs. Cypress Bay

Credential requests for the 2012 FHSAA Football Finals must be made using the online credential request form located on the FHSAA Media Services page: http://www.fhsaa.org/form/credential-request-form. The deadline for this week's games is Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 12pm.

For more information about the FHSAA Football Finals, including brackets and the latest news, visit the official website at www.roadtoorlando.org or become a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/roadtoorlando.

About CFSC: The Central Florida Sports Commission strategically solicits, creates and supports marquis sports-related events and businesses that enhance our community’s economy. The Sports Commission represents the counties of Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia, as well as the City of Orlando. For more information, please visit www.centralfloridasports.org.