Class 7A Finals Recap and Analysis: 2024s Shine on the Big Stage

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5A, 6A, and 7A Semifinals and Finals delivered all types of action and outcomes. Some games produced big comebacks, some were blowouts, one went to overtime, and some went down to the game's final possession. The games showcased tons of good players and made one thing clear - the talent is abundant in the State of Florida. In this article we look at the Seniors who played and left their mark in Lakeland. Moreove, these players left their on the entire State of Florida. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248320"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":869193,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='248320' first='Trinity' last='Turner'] was determined to get out to a faster start than she did in the semifinals. She did just knocking down 6 points in the 1st quarter. Turner led all scorers with 16 points. Turner controlled the pace as usual. She got in the paint, created freethrow opportunties, and attacked the basket. Turner also had some sweet midrange shots in the Finals. Turner controlled the game. Looking back at her performance over the weekend, the thing that stood out was her poise in big moments, her confidence to handle the ball, and her ability to take and make the big shot in the critical moments of ballgames.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["219928"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":869194,"_player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='219928' first='Leah' last='Bullard'] delivered a u0022bigtimeu0022 performance in the Finals. Bullard had some good moments in the semifinals, but her contributions in the Finals were player of the game worthy. She scored 15 points with midrange shots in the paint and drives to the rim. Her ability to drive paid huge dividends for herself, but also for her teammates. Bullard had some nice passes off the drive. 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In the semifinals, she helped hault  a comeback effort and in the finals, she helped her team close a 21 point deficit to three before the final result.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["248303"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":869202,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='248303' first='Jasmine' last='Bocca'] played like she always does and that's giving 100 percent on both sides of the court, making great defensive plays, ans securing steals and taking charges. Bocca had some nice drives to the rim, knocked down a few threes, and help run the offense. Bocca played like a coach on the floor and as always shows that high basketball IQ. She has an understanding of every game situation. If a team is one foul from the penalty, Bocca is good about drawing the 5th foul so her teammates can get top the freethrow line. Bocca has made a name for herself and her game and ev3eruone respects her efforts on the floor. she fouled out in the the final game and every opposing coach gave her a hug in the middle of the game.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["731509"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_player_featured_image":869211,"_player_evaluations_4_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='731509' first='Jasmynne' last='Gibson'] was the energy for Colonial and a lot of offensive sets ending with her attacking the rim. 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