Regional Semifinal Report : Ponte Vedra vs Orange Park

In a Regional Semifinal matchup featuring two of the First Coast's top young programs, #2 Ponte Vedra defended its home floor with a 64–54 victory over #3 Orange Park. The Sharks set the tone with defensive pressure and timely shot-making, while Orange Park battled to find rhythm after first-half turnovers created an early deficit. Despite a determined second-half push from the Raiders, Ponte Vedra maintained composure down the stretch to secure the win and advance.   In this article, we highlight those with post presence and controlled the interior, the poised point guard and perimeter shooter who dictated tempo, multiple versatile guards who made their presence felt on both ends of the floor. We also spotlight a strong, physical guard who consistently converted in the paint, along with X-factors who delivered key baskets at pivotal moments. Collectively, these performances by young prospects helped shape one of the top games in the State.    [player_tooltip player_id='1363115' first='Chloe' last='Spencer-Gardner'] proved to be the X-Factor with a timely and composed performance that swung momentum at key stretches. She heated up from the perimeter when the offense needed spacing, knocked down momentum threes that halted runs, and showed confidence stepping into big shots. When the game tightened, her shot-making created separation and forced defensive adjustments. It wasn't just the makes — it was when they came that made the difference.     [player_tooltip player_id='708144' first='Jocelyn' last='Hoffmann'] controlled the game from the point guard position and proved to be the most dangerous perimeter shooter on the floor. Hoffmann connected on multiple three-pointers, including back-to-back triples that stretched the lead and halted momentum swings. When Orange Park trimmed the deficit to start the second half, Hoffmann immediately answered with a long-range three to push the margin back to double digits.  Beyond the shooting, she showed patience, awareness, and a high basketball IQ. Hoffman drew fouls late, attacked in transition with a crafty left-hand finish, and managed the game in the closing moments.     [player_tooltip player_id='974196' first='Trinity' last='Dinkins'] was instrumental in keeping Orange Park within striking distance down the stretch. Her interior presence and ability to score through contact gave the Raiders a steady offensive anchor when they needed it most. By consistently converting in the paint and demanding defensive attention, she helped fuel the push that brought Orange Park back into contention. Her timely finishes inside were a major reason the game tightened late.     Gabby Mallory took control of Orange Park's offense in the third quarter. As the Raiders made a third quarter run, she consistently attacked the interior, finding soft spots in the zone and converting on multiple possessions. Mallory's strong play and efficiency inside forced defensive adjustments and gave Orange Park a steady scoring option. Mallory showed a lot of versatility throughout the contest and she will be a staple on the First Coast for the next few years.     [player_tooltip player_id='1444837' first='Cami' last='Felsing'] impacted the game with her drives to the paint and timely finishes. She attacked the rim with authority, drew contact, and converted at the free-throw line in key stretches. Her cuts to the basket created easy scoring opportunities, and her downhill aggression helped maintain separation when Orange Park made a run. Late in the game, Felsing stayed composed and made plays through pressure.     [player_tooltip player_id='1258488' first='Audra' last='Davis'] set an early tone with aggressive attacks off the dribble. She applied pressure at the point of attack, got downhill, and consistently forced the defense to react. Her ability to draw fouls, get offensive rebounds and score inside established a rhythm in the opening half and contributed to her team's first-half early cushion. Davis' activity level was instrumental in setting the game's pace.     [player_tooltip player_id='912251' first='Ella' last='Crowe'] made her presence felt with perimeter shot-making and tough defense. She intercepted passes in the press, converted in transition, and connected from beyond the arc to help spark several scoring runs. Crowe's energy on the open floor and versatility allowed her ability to help her team create momentum and stay competitive throughout the game.

In a Regional Semifinal matchup featuring two of the First Coast's top young programs, #2 Ponte Vedra defended its home floor with a 64–54 victory over #3 Orange Park. The Sharks set the tone with defensive pressure and timely shot-making, while Orange Park battled to find rhythm after first-half turnovers created an early deficit. Despite a determined second-half push from the Raiders, Ponte Vedra maintained composure down the stretch to secure the win and advance.