2022 FHSAA State Tournament Top Scorers

<strong>2022 FHSAA State Tournament Top Scorers</strong> By Michael Wholey 3/15/22 10:00 AM EST <em>The FHSAA State Tournament wrapped up last week, we take a look at the top scorers from the week long event in Lakeland and the RP Funding Center.  </em> &nbsp; <strong><img class=" wp-image-355341 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/11/EhlPy7jWoAE_MCq-194x300.jpeg" alt="" width="224" height="345" />[player_tooltip player_id="118146" first="Ta’Niya" last="Latson"]</strong> (American Heritage) – Class of 2022 – 5’10 Guard Latson was the state tournaments high school dropping 31 points in the semi-final game vs Pine Forest and then followed it up with 24 points in the final’s vs Bishop Moore, averaging 27 points per game for the FHSAA state tournament.  The Florida State signee got it done offensively from all spots on the court and in a variety of ways.  She shot 64% from the field going 18/28, 75% from 3 going ¾, 88% from free throw line going 15/17, while also averaging 6 assists and 9 rebounds.  She was the weeks top player and rightfully so was named Florida’s Gatorade Player of the Year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="243895" first="Lena" last="Girardi"]</strong> (Westminster Academy) – Class of 2025 – 6’0 Guard In the semi-finals, Girardi went toe to toe with [player_tooltip player_id="91556" first="Tonie" last="Morgan"] from Florida State.  The back and forth was an impressive battle to watch with Girardi dropping 27 points and leading her team to the win, while Morgan dropped 26.  In the win, Girardi was 9/15 from the field and 9/11 from the free throw line while also grabbing 14 rebounds, playing all but 51 seconds of the game. &nbsp; <strong><img class=" wp-image-396563 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/03/20220218_202714-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="172" height="305" />[player_tooltip player_id="91556" first="Tonie" last="Morgan"]</strong> (Florida State University) – Class of 2022 – 5’8 Guards In the battle with Girardi, Morgan did everything she could to keep Florida State University in the game but in the end her 26 points were not enough.  Morgan dropped 26 on 8/21 shooting, 2/5 from 3, and 8/12 from free throw line.  The skilled guard played pretty much the entire game, serving as both the teams primary ball handler and lead scorer. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91603" first="Tahnyjia" last="Purifoy"]</strong> (Pine Forest) – Class of 2022 – 5’0 Guard Pine Forest dropped the semi-final game to American Heritage 77-49 but it was not without Purifoy doing everything she could to try and help her team to victory.  Purifoy accounted for over half of her teams’ points, scoring 26 of the teams 49 points on 11/27 from the field, 2/7 from 3, and 2/4 from the free throw line. &nbsp; <strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-349517 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/11/Nyla-Harris-2022-LHP-245x300.jpeg" alt="" width="245" height="300" />[player_tooltip player_id="91555" first="Nyla" last="Harris"]</strong> (Lake Highland Prep) – Class of 2022 – 6’2 Forward If Ta’Nia Latson was the MVP of the state tournament, than Harris was runner up.  She had 26 points and 21 rebounds in the 4A State championship game vs Calvary Christian on 12/16 from the field while going for 32 points and 21 rebounds on 7/10 from the field and 9/12 from the free throw line in Lake Highland Prep semi-final game vs Booker. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="154908" first="Enjulina" last="Gonzalez"]</strong> (Miami Christian) – Class of 2022 – 5’9 Guard Gonzalez was very good in 2A State Championship leading Miami Christian to a 66-59 win over Faith Christian.  Gonzalez was the team’s leading scorer, dropping 24 points on 7/10 from the field and 10/11 from free throw line while also grabbing 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. &nbsp; <strong><img class=" wp-image-259278 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/03/Bre-Gustave-Miami-Suns-235x300.jpg" alt="" width="220" height="281" />[player_tooltip player_id="91572" first="Breanna" last="Gustave"]</strong> (St. Thomas Aquinas) – Class of 2022 – 5’7 Guard Gustave was the high scorer in 6A State Championship game leading St. Thomas Aquinas to a 59-45 win over Wekiva.  Gustave scored 23 points on 8/15 from the field, 2/5 from 3, 5/6 from free throw line and grabbed 9 rebounds. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="243885" first="Jada" last="Eads"]</strong> (Wekiva HS) – Class of 2024 – 5’6 Guard Eads has been one of the state’s top scorers all season and her performances in the state tournament in Lakeland were no different.  She dropped 23 points on 7/22 from the field, 5/14 from 3, and 4/4 from free throw line. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91573" first="Kalea" last="Rainey"]</strong> (Dr. Phillips) – Class of 2022 – 5’7 Guard Rainey was impressive in Dr. Phillips semi-final win over Vero Beach.  Rainey scored 23 points on 8/17 from the field, 2/4 from 3, 5/6 from free three line, helping DP advance to the finals with a 79-57 win. &nbsp; <strong>Michael Wholey</strong> is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech.  Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news.  Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information.  If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at <a href="mailto:WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com">WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com</a> or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.