A Strong Class 2A Field Prepares for a New Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 2A features a strong group of teams with several familiar programs entering the season with championship aspirations. Miami Country Day returns as the defending state champion and is one of the top teams in Florida, while Holy Trinity brings back its entire roster after coming up just short in last season's title game. Windermere Prep adds an intriguing new contender after moving down from Class 3A, and Evangelical Christian and The First Academy have the pieces to make their presence felt. With multiple teams capable of making a postseason run, Class 2A should be an interesting classification to follow this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Teams to watch</strong>:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Miami Country Day</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025–26 Record: 28–2 | 2A State Champion</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Country Day enters the season as the defending Class 2A state champion and always makes a case as one of the best teams in Florida. The Spartans lose some pieces to graduation but return many of their top contributors and have the depth and program strength to reload. With the talent to compete for an Open Division title, Miami Country Day will once again be a team to watch closely.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch: [player_tooltip player_id='214184' first='Jalynn' last='Belton'], [player_tooltip player_id='221602' first='Kori' last='Edge'], [player_tooltip player_id='219786' first='Kennedy' last='Deal'], [player_tooltip player_id='248376' first='Arianna' last='Robinson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1452324' first='TJ' last='Ariche'], [player_tooltip player_id='1860728' first='Kimora' last='Marseille'], [player_tooltip player_id='221605' first='Alyssa' last='Hill']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Holy Trinity</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025–26 Record: 20–13 | 2A State Runner-Up</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holy Trinity came within five points of capturing the state championship last season after narrowly falling to Miami Country Day in the title game. The Tigers return everyone from that group and will have plenty of motivation after coming so close a year ago. With an experienced roster and a chance to build on last season's run, Holy Trinity will be looking for a different ending this time around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch: [player_tooltip player_id='400816' first='Leila' last='Bryant'], [player_tooltip player_id='400815' first='Kylie' last='Green'], [player_tooltip player_id='873419' first='Gianna' last='Conklin-Jones'], [player_tooltip player_id='515056' first='Lorena' last='Faber'], [player_tooltip player_id='1236611' first='Cici' last='Hsieh'], [player_tooltip player_id='1992104' first='Sam' last='Fraser']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The First Academy</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025–26 Record: 11–18</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The First Academy plays a challenging schedule that should have the Royals prepared for the competition in Class 2A. Strong guard play, defensive effort, and team chemistry give this group a foundation to build on. If those pieces come together, The First Academy could be a team that makes progress and becomes a tougher matchup throughout the season once again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch: [player_tooltip player_id='874206' first='Bianca' last='Hall'], [player_tooltip player_id='873458' first='Avery' last='Michels'], [player_tooltip player_id='1766835' first='Jaslyn' last='Easley'], [player_tooltip player_id='929023' first='Myka' last='Hall'], [player_tooltip player_id='1859357' first='Sophia' last='Silva']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Windermere Prep</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025–26 Record: 15–11</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Windermere Prep moves down from Class 3A and brings an intriguing combination of size and skill into the classification. The Lakers lose some pieces to graduation but return two of the best forwards in the state. Guard play could be the deciding factor in how far this group goes, but the frontcourt talent gives them a chance to compete with the top teams in Class 2A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch: [player_tooltip player_id='846674' first='Eni' last='Oyedeji'], [player_tooltip player_id='924660' first='Joba' last='Oyedeji'], [player_tooltip player_id='1410954' first='Yifan' last='Zhou'], [player_tooltip player_id='248678' first='Mikayla' last='Evans'], [player_tooltip player_id='743518' first='Izzy' last='Francis']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Evangelical Christian</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025–26 Record: 24–5 | 2A Final Four</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evangelical Christian is coming off another strong season that ended in the Class 2A Final Four. The Sentinels graduate their premier post player but return everyone else from last year's team. They have consistently been a tough opponent in this classification, and their experience and continuity should keep them in the mix again this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch: [player_tooltip player_id='1550028' first='Sanaa' last='Stillman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1276121' first='Moriah' last='Walker'], [player_tooltip player_id='1550029' first='Seve' last='Armstead'], [player_tooltip player_id='1234890' first='Amiyah' last='Green'], [player_tooltip player_id='1860752' first='Addison' last='Fuhr']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Teams to Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beyond the primary contenders,<strong> Bishop Snyder, Brooks DeBartolo, Episcopal School of Jacksonville</strong>, and <strong>Westminster Christian</strong> are additional programs worth monitoring in Class 2A. Each has an opportunity to establish itself in a competitive field, and a strong start could help any of them emerge as a postseason threat. <strong>Who else will be looking to surprise me and the rest of the state?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->