Early Matchups to Watch: South Florida
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Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! The early part of the holiday season also means basketball is back across South Florida. Many area teams are already participating in local tournaments and showcases. For this piece, I would like to take…
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Continue ReadingHope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!
The early part of the holiday season also means basketball is back across South Florida. Many area teams are already participating in local tournaments and showcases.
For this piece, I would like to take a look at some matchups to watch starting next week. Things get rolling pretty fast here in the region.
Calvary Christian Academy @ Miami Christian – 12/02
This is a good cross-county matchup between the Eagles and Victors. Calvary Christian Academy has been well-balanced thus far with five players in double-figures. As a result, the Eagles are off to a 3-0 start. One of those victories was against power Miami Country Day. 2022 Samiyah Briggs Samiyah Briggs 5'7" | SG Calvary Christian | 2022 State FL has led the way with nearly 16 points and eight rebounds per game. Behind Briggs is a talented group that includes Elizabeth Schnell Elizabeth Schnell 5'7" | CG Calvary Christian Academy | 2022 State FL (13 ppg) and all-everything Markeli Jones-Tynes Markeli Jones-Tynes 5'9" | PG Westminster Academy | 2025 State FL . The 5-foot-9 point guard is already averaging seven assists per game. Miami Christian, the defending 2A champions, are led by 2022 Enjulina Gonzalez Enjulina Gonzalez 5'9" | CG Miami Christian | 2022 State FL . The 5-foot-9 season had 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight steals in a win over Nova. This is one of many games that will test Miami Christian early. The Victors also play Westminster Academy next Tuesday. Miami Christian’s loss was a 25-point defeat to power Plantation American Heritage. I wouldn’t read too much into that.
King’s Academy @ Calvary Christian Academy – 12/3
This is another game for the Lions against a strong Fort Lauderdale area team. King’s Academy dropped a nine-point decision to Westminster Academy on Thursday (11/18). The Lions have a fantastic freshman in Jade Jones Jade Jones 5'11" | SF King's Academy | 2025 State FL . The 5-foot-11 Jones is a mismatch problem with her size and athleticism. She is already one of the best players in Palm Beach County. The Lions also have 2023 Janessa Williams Janessa Williams 5'10" | SF King’s Academy | 2023 State FL and powerful forward/center Monique Joseph Monique Joseph 5'11" | PF King's Academy | 2022 State FL . This is a big game for King’s Academy against its county neighbor, especially when you consider how well Calvary Christian Academy has played so far.
Miami Christian @ Miami Palmer Trinity – 12/03
The Falcons won a six-point game against Cardinal Newman and dropped one to Somerset Academy Silver Palms by the same margin. Overall, Palmer Trinity is young, but are led by 2023 Columbia commit Emily Montes. 2024 Jade Leon Jade Leon 5'11" | CG Palmer Trinity | 2024 State FL averaged 13.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season. A matchup against Miami Christian is a good chance to evaluate where Palmer Trinity is early on. Regardless, I think the Falcons will continue to get better throughout the season.
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