6A Championship Preview: Charlotte vs St. Thomas Aquinas
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The Charlotte Fightin’ Tarpons have reached the state championship game for the first time in school history, after knocking off Oakleaf 54-47 in the state semifinals on Thursday night. Wisconsin commit D’Yanis Jimenez D’Yanis Jimenez 5'9" | PG Charlotte |…
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Continue ReadingThe Charlotte Fightin’ Tarpons have reached the state championship game for the first time in school history, after knocking off Oakleaf 54-47 in the state semifinals on Thursday night. Wisconsin commit D’Yanis Jimenez D’Yanis Jimenez 5'9" | PG Charlotte | 2023 State FL finished with a game-high 21 points and seven assists in the win for the Lady Tarpons. Senior shooting guard Adriana Iorfida Adriana Iorfida 5'9" | SG Charlotte | 2023 State FL added 18 points of her own in the win last night.
The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders are seeking their third consecutive state title in as many tries and reached the state championship game, following their 77-35 win over Lake Gibson in the state semifinals on Thursday night.
Players To Watch For Charlotte: 5’8 senior point guard D’Yanis Jimenez D’Yanis Jimenez 5'9" | PG Charlotte | 2023 State FL (Wisconsin commit), 5’9 senior Adriana Iorfida Adriana Iorfida 5'9" | SG Charlotte | 2023 State FL and 5’9 freshman Kamie Ellis Kamie Ellis 5'10" | CG Charlotte | 2026 State FL
Players To Watch For St. Thomas Aquinas: 5’9 senior combo guard Karina Gordon Karina Gordon 5'8" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL (East Carolina commit), 5’10 senior combo guard Reina Green Reina Green 5'10" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL and 5’11 sophomore forward Nyla McFadden Nyla McFadden 5'11" | SF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2025 State FL
How Did Charlotte Get Here? Defeated Wharton 65-20 (Regional Quarterfinals), Defeated Armwood 55-33 (Regional Semifinals), Defeated Bloomingdale 65-49 (Regional Finals), Defeated Oakleaf 54-47 (State Semifinals)
How Did St. Thomas Aquinas Get Here? Defeated Dwyer 85-33 (Regional Quarterfinals), Defeated Dillard 44-29 (Regional Semifinals), Defeated Blanche Ely 73-65 (Regional Finals), Defeated Lake Gibson 77-35 (State Semifinals)
Prediction: St. Thomas Aquinas