The 3A Gauntlet: Semifinal Standouts

The FHSAA Class 3A semifinals at UNF Arena once again showed why 3A is considered one of the toughest and deepest classifications in the state. With elite guard play, physical interior battles, and timely perimeter shooting on display, several players delivered standout performances on one of Florida's biggest stages. The semifinal matchups highlighted the depth of talent across the 3A Class. These are the top performing prospects who battled and played well with a championship berth on the line.      [player_tooltip player_id='514613' first='Valeria' last='Munoz'] delivered the most explosive scoring performance of the day with 20 points on 7-14 shooting, including six three-pointers. Her perimeter shooting stretched the defense and created space for Lake Highland's offense throughout the game. Munoz showed confidence spotting up and pulling the trigger from deep, and once she found rhythm she became difficult to contain. In addition to her scoring, the point guard ran the show with great composure, a high IQ, and displayed great decision making on the State's biggest stage. She dished out three assists and two steals, showing she can impact the game beyond her shooting. Munoz is an unsigned senior who impressed a lot of coaches during the gauntlet known as the 3A semifinals.     [player_tooltip player_id='248355' first='Alana' last='Pinnock'] delivered one of the most complete performances of the day, finishing with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks while shooting 8-17 from the field and 2-4 from three. What makes Pinnock stand out is her ability to influence the game in multiple ways without forcing offense. Pinnock has a switch that she can flip on and take over a game. She scored from the perimeter, attacked when lanes opened, and consistently made the right reads. Defensively, her length and instincts allowed her to disrupt passing lanes, get steals, and deflect passes and game long. Pinnock also showed versatility on the defensive van defending guards on the perimeter and challenging shots at shots at the rim. Pinnock's versatility and two-way production helped Somerset stay in control during the latter part of the game.     [player_tooltip player_id='742503' first='Alanna' last='Fabrini'] put together one of the most efficient stat lines of the day with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, shooting 5-10 from the field and 4-5 from the free throw line. As part of Somerset's guard rotation that shares ball-handling duties, she showed the ability to initiate offense and also score within the flow of the game. Fabrini's combination of perimeter shooting, rebounding, attacking the rim and decision-making helped keep the offense balanced and productive.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading"> </h2>    [player_tooltip player_id='1217157' first='Myanna' last='Hatchette'] was one of the most efficient offensive players for the day. In the semifinals, Hatchette finished with 13 points on 4-7 shooting, including a three-pointer and a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line. She also added 4 rebounds while consistently putting pressure on the defense. Hatchette's efficiency and ability to convert opportunities helped Lake Highland maintain steady offensive production. Hatchett has good length, good speed, and a high basketball IQ. She was a difference maker who survived the first round of the gauntlet known as Class 3A.     Delanie Doty brought strong guard play with 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while knocking down two three-pointers. She played an important role in Somerset's point-guard-by-committee backcourt, helping handle the ball and create offense while still contributing as a scorer. Doty showed a willingness to attack when opportunities appeared and did a solid job distributing the ball to teammates.     [player_tooltip player_id='515094' first='Dylande' last='Innocent'] made her presence felt in the paint with 9 points and 9 rebounds, including six offensive boards. Her work on the glass created multiple second-chance opportunities for Somerset and helped the team maintain an edge inside. Innocent's footwork, physical play and willingness to battle for rebounds and score on putbacks made her a key interior contributor.       [player_tooltip player_id='1223178' first='Aubrey' last='Griffin']'s impact went beyond scoring. The small forward finished with 7 points, she controlled the glass with 9 rebounds and added 3 assists while posting one of the best plus-minus numbers in the game (+19). Griffin influenced the game with her activity, rebounding presence, and ability to contribute across multiple areas. Her ability to put the ball down and get into the paint put tons of pressure on the defense. From there she drew double teams and kicked out to open shooters for daggers. Even on a night when the shot wasn't falling consistently, she still affected the outcome with her overall play and effort.     Sela Travieso was Carrollton's most consistent offensive option, finishing with 15 points while adding assists and steals. She showed creativity attacking the basket, and confidence handling the ball against defensive pressure. Despite giving up size in some matchups, Travieso used quickness and skill to generate scoring opportunities and help keep Carrollton competitive. Her court awareness showcased her ball IQ and ability to set up players for backdoor cuts and perimeter shooting.

The FHSAA Class 3A semifinals at UNF Arena once again showed why 3A is considered one of the toughest and deepest classifications in the state. With elite guard play, physical interior battles, and timely perimeter shooting on display, several players delivered standout performances on one of Florida's biggest stages. The semifinal matchups highlighted the depth of talent across the 3A Class. These are the top performing prospects who battled and played well with a championship berth on the line.