Branford football program to join Sunshine State Athletic Association in 2026

Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Athletic associations play an integral role in high school sports across the country. In Florida, the largest and most well-known is the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). However, a newer association has emerged in recent years and has been growing in popularity: the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA). “The Sunshine State Athletic Association is a high school athletic organization made up of schools located throughout Florida,” the SSAA website reads. “The SSAA offers multiple sports focused on promoting good sportsmanship and fair play for participants, while maintaining high standards, a level playing field and