The Orange Bowl is hosting its ninth annual Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health on Saturday, February 15 at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens.

The free event will provide hundreds of local high school junior and senior student-athletes an opportunity to meet college coaches from across the country for a chance to receive aid or scholarships as they aspire to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Each participant will compete in a series of tests, drills and scrimmages that best display each player’s various talents at their respective positions, followed by a meet and greet opportunity with coaches from approximately 30 NCAA Division II, III, NAIA and JUCO programs.

Since 2017, more than $8 million in scholarships and financial aid has been awarded to more than 400 high school student-athletes participating in this event.

"The Orange Bowl Committee takes great pride in its ability to once again present this unparalleled opportunity to local high school student-athletes," stated Orange Bowl Committee President & Chair Henri Crockett, a former football player at Florida State University. "Our consistent objective is to provide these students with increased exposure, thereby enhancing their prospects for securing financial assistance for college and ultimately attaining a college degree. The event's significant success over the past eight years underscores its effectiveness in pursuing this aim."

To be eligible to participate in the football showcase, student-athletes must be a high school senior or junior who has not accepted a scholarship offer from a Division I football program. In addition, it is recommended that participants have a 2.5 GPA or higher in 16 Core Courses AND have an SAT score of at least 920 (math and verbal only), OR have a composite ACT Score of 18 or higher or a sum score of 68 or higher.

“Baptist Health is proud to support this incredible program that celebrates the athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship of young athletes,” said Baptist Health Doctors Hospital CEO, Lourdes Boue. “Our commitment to the health and well-being of our community extends beyond the walls of our facilities, and by partnering with the Orange Bowl, we empower these student-athletes to reach their full potential. We are excited to be part of such an important tradition.”

The Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase is presented by Baptist Health and is joined by associate sponsors Amazon, Bank of America, Florida Power & Light Company, GA Telesis, GRUBBRR, Mgc2 and Uber. The football showcase is conducted in association with the National Football Foundation (NFF) and its local chapters.

For more information about the Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health and to register, please visit www.orangebowl.org/showcase/.

About Orange Bowl

Orange Bowl is a primarily volunteer non-profit sports organization with more than 410 members that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl’s community outreach is embodied by the four pillars of its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement, and Legacy Programs. Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2026. For more information about Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl on social media.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and the Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.