5A Championship Preview: Mainland vs American Heritage
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Saturday, February 25, 2023, 3:00 p.m. (RP Funding Center: Lakeland, Florida) The Mainland Buccaneers (20-8) are in the state championship game for the first time in school history, coming off a commanding 56-23 win over Gateway in the semifinals. They…
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The Mainland Buccaneers (20-8) are in the state championship game for the first time in school history, coming off a commanding 56-23 win over Gateway in the semifinals. They will seek to become the first Volusia County school to win a state title since Spruce Creek defeated Miami High in the 2018 Class 9A title game, 44-43.
The American Heritage Patriots (23-7) are no stranger when it comes to playing for state championships, as they are seeking their sixth consecutive state title which would tie Miami Country Day (2014-2019) for the most consecutive titles in FHSAA history in girls basketball. The Patriots got to the state championship game following their 71-33 thumping win over Clearwater in the semifinals.
Players To Watch For Mainland: 5’10 junior Anovia Sheals Anovia Sheals 5'11" | SF Mainland | 2024 State FL , 5’7 senior Jordan Boddie Jordan Boddie 5'9" | CG Lake Mary | 2023 State FL and 5’5 junior Tia Dobson Tia Dobson 5'5" | PG Mainland | 2024 State FL
Players To Watch For American Heritage: 5’9 senior Sydni Studesville, 5’9 senior Mariah Mckenzie Mariah Mckenzie 5'8" | CG American Heritage Plantation | 2023 State FL , 5’5 senior Gabriela Dumas and 5’10 freshman Jasleen Green Jasleen Green 5'9" | SF American Heritage (Plantation) | 2026 State FL
How Did Mainland Get Here? Defeated Ed White 72-28 (Regional Quarterfinals), Defeated Pine Forest 62-47 (Regional Semifinals), Defeated Ridgeview 47-43 (Regional Finals), Defeated Gateway 56-23 (State Semifinals)
How Did American Heritage Get Here? Defeated North Miami 78-20 (Regional Quarterfinals), Defeated Eau Gallie 67-26 (Regional Semifinals), Defeated Miami Norland 58-40 (Regional Finals), Defeated Clearwater 71-33 (State Semifinals)
Prediction: American Heritage