3A Championship Preview: Cardinal Mooney vs Miami Country Day
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Saturday, February 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. (RP Funding Center: Lakeland, Florida) The Cardinal Mooney Cougars return to the state championship game for the third straight season, and are still searching for their first state championship in school history. The Lady…
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The Cardinal Mooney Cougars return to the state championship game for the third straight season, and are still searching for their first state championship in school history. The Lady Cougars advanced to the state title game after knocking off King’s Academy 52-39 in the semifinal. 5’7 sophomore shooting guard Brianna Behn Brianna Behn 5'8" | CG Cardinal Mooney | 2025 State FL led the way with 17 points in the state semifinal, while 5’6 senior guard Olivia Davis Olivia Davis 5'7" | CG Cardinal Mooney | 2023 State FL added 14 of her own.
The Miami Country Day Spartans have reached the dynasty point as they have now reached the state championship game in 9 of the last 11 seasons, also winning eight state championships with all of them coming since 2014. The Lady Spartans reached the state championship game after knocking off Providence 58-33 in their state semifinal game.
Players To Watch For Cardinal Mooney: 5’7 sophomore Brianna Behn Brianna Behn 5'8" | CG Cardinal Mooney | 2025 State FL , 5’6 senior Olivia Davis Olivia Davis 5'7" | CG Cardinal Mooney | 2023 State FL (University of Tampa commit), 6’1 sophomore Kali Barrett Kali Barrett 6'2" | SF Cardinal Mooney | 2025 State FL
Players To Watch For Miami Country Day: 5’10 senior Kristina Godfrey Kristina Godfrey 5'7" | PG Miami Country Day | 2023 State FL (Florida Atlantic commit), 6’2 junior Kayla Nelms Kayla Nelms 6'1" | PF Miami Country Day | 2024 State FL , 5’9 8th Grader Jalynn Belton Jalynn Belton 5'10" | SF Miami Country Day | 2027 State FL
How Did Cardinal Mooney Get Here? Defeated Bishop Verot 62-22 (Regional Quarterfinals), Defeated Tampa Catholic 60-42 (Regional Semifinals), Defeated Tampa Prep 56-52 (Regional Finals), Defeated King’s Academy 52-39 (State Semifinals)
How Did Miami Country Day Get Here? Defeated Saint Andrew’s 66-37 (Regional Quarterfinals), Defeated Somerset Prep 63-31 (Regional Semifinals), Defeated Westminster Academy 55-39 (Regional Finals), Defeated Providence 58-33 (State Semifinals)
Prediction: Miami Country Day