Marquee Matchups at the FABC Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A basketball fan is going feel like a kid in a candy score.&nbsp; A sports writer will probably feel the same way. &nbsp; There will be some quality matchups&nbsp; at the FABC Showcase.&nbsp; In this article, we look at a few marquee matchups.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beachside vs Windermere Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This matchup will feature two of the best young centers in the State:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beachside:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='515102' first='Madilyn' last='Ray'] is one of the top centers in the 2026 class.&nbsp; Ray can score in the paint and shoot on the perimeter.&nbsp; She is also a rim protector.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Windermere Prep:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='846674' first='Eni' last='Oyedeji'] one of the top young centers in the 2027 class.&nbsp; She averaged 11.5 points per game and&nbsp; 2.3 blocks per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clearwater vs Gainesville&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game will feature three of the top guards in the State of Florida:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearwater:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='847610' first='Allevia' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='249400' first='Pink' last='Sturdivant'].&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='847610' first='Allevia' last='Williams'] averaged 17.1 points per game&nbsp; and Sturdivant 16.6 points per game&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gainesville: &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='346818' first='Jayden' last='Terry'] averaged 15.1 points per game.&nbsp; Terry is also a defensive stopper who can put pressure on the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ribault vs Boca Raton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ribault:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='430248' first='Destiny' last='Donaldson'],&nbsp; Terryanna Medlock,&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='221598' first='Trinity' last='Berry'].&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berry will likely be matched up against Kone.&nbsp; Berry was&nbsp; very good in the Spring evaluation period.&nbsp; She has a versatile game including getting to&nbsp; the rim and shooting the three point shot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boca Raton:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='515089' first='Ameera' last='Kone'] is one of the top guards in the 2027 class.&nbsp; The young guard has great size and can do it all on th me court.&nbsp; Kone can get to the rim and shoot the three ball with great efficiency.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Providence vs Spruce Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Booker T Washington vs Mainland&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Booker T Washington: [player_tooltip player_id='751628' first='Chamiah' last='Francis'] is the top player in the State in the 2026 class.&nbsp; Francis does it all:&nbsp; score, rebound, defend.&nbsp; It's all at a high level.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mainland:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='249437' first='Olivia' last='Staples'] is one of the top three point shooters in the State.&nbsp; She can flat out play and can score in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>San Jose Prep vs&nbsp; Colonial</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>San Jose Prep: [player_tooltip player_id='346822' first='Lamiyah' last='Hogans'] is one of the top 2025 prospects in the state.&nbsp; She comes in on the hell of multiple offers over the past few weeks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colonial&nbsp; is the defending State runner up in 7A.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Booker T Washington vs Palm Bay</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Booker T Washington:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='751628' first='Chamiah' last='Francis'] is Nationally ranked 35th in the Super 60 in the 2026 class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palm Bay: [player_tooltip player_id='346835' first='Jaida' last='Civil'] is ranked number 40 in the Nation in the 2025 class. Civil is instant electricity in multiple areas on the floor: offense, defense, and in the transition game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514519' first='Carleyssia' last='Wallace'] is also another prospect getting a lot of love from colleges. Wallace is multi threat on offense and can score on the outside, and she can get to the rim as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bloomingdale vs Bolles&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bloomingdale: [player_tooltip player_id='442278' first='Noelle' last='Mengel'] was recently named the FABC 6A player of the year.&nbsp; Mengel can score in a variety of ways.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='428046' first='Izellah' last='Kendrick'] is also one of the top bigs in the State. &nbsp; Kendrick is a force in the middle and she can score through physical contact.&nbsp; She can also step out and score in the midrange area&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolles:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='346820' first='Abby' last='Knauff'] is one of the top scorers in the State.&nbsp; Knauff was up for player of the year as a Freshman.&nbsp; She was also productive in her Sophomore and Junior seasons. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='823463' first='Presley' last='Norman'] is also a another young baller to watch.&nbsp; She can score it and also make plays for her teammates.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->