District Championship Standouts-Part 1

In this article we look at some of the top performers on District Championship Saturday. These players performed well on the big stage and guaranteed their spot in the Florida High School State Championship tournament. This is just the first of several articles to hi-light some of the outstanding performances on District Championship Saturday.    [player_tooltip player_id='974196' first='Trinity' last='Dinkins'] was “Miss Reliable” in the Disrict Chamiponship game. Dinkins has a high ball IQ and it really showed today. She knows when she is going to be the recipient of a pass and when to make herself available for the pass. Furthermore, she knows what to do with the ball when she gets it. Dinkins scored in the paint and in the low post and at times the Freshman seemed to do so at will. Dinkins also showcased some nice footwork, pump fakes, and head fakes. She does the little things to keep the defender off balance. The freshman forward was also stellar on defense- anchoring the middle in the zone defense, defending in the paint and also playing good defense on the perimeter. Dinkins is in the conversation for the most skilled Freshman on the First Coast.     [player_tooltip player_id='514572' first='Laila' last='Allen'] did it all on Championship Saturday. Allen ran the point guard, distributed the ball well, and converted from downtown on a few occasions does a little of all and knocks down. Allen demonstrated great court vision and found the open teammate generally in transition. Her vertical passes were on point and her team ended up with several uncontested layups as a result. On the defensive end, Allen was a force playing excellent on-ball defense..     [player_tooltip player_id='864102' first='Madison' last='Perez'] was very good on inside and outside in the District Championship game. Perez made great cuts to the basket and displayed soft hands on the catch. Her game expanded out behind the arc and she was money on the three ball in transition and in the set offense. Perez was impressive and her size advantage proved to be a big advantage. She played well and was one of the top performers on Championship Saturday.     [player_tooltip player_id='788673' first='Serene' last='Exalant'] great drive to the rim, showcasing an explosive first step and ekute athleticism. She did a good job getting to the rim in transition. Exalant has great speed and flourishes in the open court. Exalant was also stifling on defense with her good on-ball defensive skills. She stood out in all phases of the game.     [player_tooltip player_id='722918' first='Kasey' last='Davey'] continues to impress and is positioning herself for significant rise in the 2026 class. On a floor of several college committed Seniors, Davey looked the part and then some. Offensively, she can get to the rim and finish. She has the ability to hang and adjust her shot in mid-air. In transition, it's more of the same- she gets down the floor first and makes explosive-uncontested layups. Davey is fast and athletic and it's evident that she has a different gear than most. You see it on her shots, layups, and overall play. Defensively, Davey was just as spectacular in the District Championship game. She has the ability to block shots with great timing. Her defensive pressure during the District finals was impressive. She might have blocked 4 or 5 shots, and she altered a large number as well. Davey put on a special performance and she will play a huge part in the playoff games to come.

In this article we look at some of the top performers on District Championship Saturday. These players performed well on the big stage and guaranteed their spot in the Florida High School State Championship tournament. This is just the first of several articles to hi-light some of the outstanding performances on District Championship Saturday.