Winter Park beat Gonzaga of Washington, D.C., at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass., to highlight another impressive week for Florida teams on the national boys basketball scene.
The Wildcats (15-4) victory over a USA Today Super 25 squad vaulted them back to No. 1 in our updated Class 6A fast five.
Meanwhile at the Flyin’ to the Hoop event in Dayton, Ohio, our season-long No. 1, 3A Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (16-2) and independent power Montverde Academy (17-4) both chalked up 2-0 records.
Pine Crest beat a pair of Ohio teams with high-flyer Brandon Knight posted two more sizzling scoring performances to surpass 3,000 career points. Knight had 39 and 36 to reaffirm his status as one of the nation’s top uncommitted senior stars.
Miami Carol City (16-4), which had climbed up to No. 1 in the AP sportswriters’ poll for 6A, slipped out of our big-school top five with three losses in four games. The Chiefs lost close to two Jacksonville teams, Lee and First Coast, on consecutive days at the Jacksonville MLK Classic, then were beaten 80-65 by district-rival Dr. Krop on Wednesday night.
Fernandina Beach’s 17-1 record proved good enough to lift the Pirates into our Fast Five for 4A. Here are the rankings:
CLASS 6A
1 – Winter Park (15-4)
Update: The Wildcats beat Washington, D.C., Gonzaga, which was in the USA Today Super 25, at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass., and continue to climb back up the national polls. Stellar guard Austin Rivers (6-3, Sr.) suffered an ankle injury late in that game but all signs are it was a minor sprain and should not keep him out long. He gets plenty of support from a cast that includes Fairfield signee Adam Jones (6-8, Sr.), Robert Lovaglio (6-4, Sr.). FAU commit Brett Comer (6-3, Jr.).
Losses: Huntsville (Ala.) Butler 60-58, Paterson Catholic (N.J.) 62-54, Findlay Prep (Nev.) 86-75, East Ridge 88-84 OT.
Key wins: Gonzaga, D.C., 73-69; Alpharetta, Ga., Milton; St. Benedict’s Prep of N.J.; Edgewater (was 13-0) 59-38; Montverde 55-52 at Oviedo’s Hoops with a Heart; Winter Springs 59-32 in final of Rotary-Tip-Off.
Last season: 24-8 and final four for third time in four seasons.
Mark your calendar: Dr. Phillips, Jan. 29; Punta Gorda Charlotte, Jan. 30; vs. Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest at FAU (EPSN2), Feb. 5.
2 – Winter Springs (16-3)
Update: The Bears are 6-0 in January, including a victory over Dr. Phillips that avenged an earlier loss. This team was up-and-down in December but definitely has the pieces to make tracks to Lakeland. Stetson signee Luis Jacobo (6-5, Sr.), UNF signee Brian Holmes (6-1, Sr.) and four-year starter Daniel Kuhl (6-4, Sr.) were all sophomores on a final four team in 2007-08, and Austin Keel (6-1, Jr.) is deadly shooter.
Losses: Dr. Phillips 65-51, St. Anthony (N.J.) 71-44, Winter Park 59-32.
Key wins: Dr. Phillips 66-54, Dr. Krop 63-58, 1A champ Orlando Christian Prep.
Last season: 21-8, lost to Winter Park in Region 1 semi after reaching final four in ‘08.
Mark your calendar: East Ridge, Saturday, as part of Hoop Mountain Matchup; Plantation American Heritage, Jan. 23.
3 – Miami Dr. Krop (16-3)
Update: The Lightning zapped an Orlando Evans team that seemed to be peaking at the Orlando MLK Classic, winning 64-34, and then avenged a district loss with an impressive 80-65 homecourt victory over Carol City on Wednesday night. Junior guard Angel Rodriguez poured in 37 points against the Chiefs. Eddy Guisarry (5-11, Sr.), who came to Krop from the Dominican Republic, gained eligibility and provides another talented backcourt threat.
Losses: Winter Springs 63-58, Providence 63-54, Carol City 79-68.
Key wins: Carol City 80-65, Dwyer 57-53, Tampa Prep 77-74 2OT, Norland 65-56; ACD 74-69; Miami Palmetto 80-79; Hialeah Miami-Lakes 58-51.
Last season: 28-5; lost Region 4 final 74-66 to eventual state champ Coral Reef.
Mark your calendar: at Hialeah American, Jan. 25.
4 – Orlando Dr. Phillips (15-3)
Update: The Panthers went 1-2 in an eight-day stretch against three state-ranked teams, losing to Winter Springs and Norland sandwiched around a district victory over East Ridge. Junior jet Shane Larkin (5-11/Jr.) had 32 points in the loss to Norland at the Florida Prospects MLK Classic.
Losses: Norland 66-61, Winter Springs 66-54, ACD 68-58.
Key wins: East Ridge, Winter Springs 65-51, Tampa Prep (was 10-0) 47-45, Summit 80-63, Evans 65-59.
Last season: 27-3, district champ; lost to state runner-up Olympia in region semi.
Mark your calendar: Edgewater, Jan. 22; at Dr. Krop, Jan. 23; at Winter Park, Jan. 29; at Jones, Feb. 4; at Mosaic Shootout at Bartow, Feb. 6.
5 – Tampa Wharton (21-1)
Update: The degree of difficulty doesn’t match the schedules the teams above Wharton is playing, but the Wildcats are up to 19 consecutive wins after topping Valrico Bloomingdale 68-61 on Wednesday. They avenged their only loss by beating Sickles the second time around at the Berkeley Prep holiday tournament.
Loss: Sickles 55-48 (split).
Key wins: Sickles 52-50, St. Petersburg 56-51, Blake 59-56, Countryside 62-57, Evans 65-61
Mark your calendar: for the playoffs. This team looks like a shoo-in to finish 24-1 for the regular season.
6A Watch List
Orlando Edgewater (17-1)
Miami Carol City (16-4)
North Port (15-1)
Clermont East Ridge (14-4)
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (13-4)
Jacksonville First Coast (14-2)
Hialeah American (15-4)
CLASS 5A
1 – Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (18-0)
Update: The Tigers pulled out a 60-57 win over sub-.500 St. Thomas Aquinas to maintain their perfect record. Senior guards Jonathan Randolph (15.6 ppg., 9.7 rpg.) and Fredrick Conner (18.9 ppg.) lead an armada of skilled players for a team that won the Arby’s KFC Holiday Classic in Kentucky and the D-Hop Classic over the holiday break.
Key wins: Aquinas 60-57, O.P. Northeast 61-56, Palm Beach Lakes 65-58, Santaluces 68-51, Boyd Anderson 64-48, Miramar 70-57, Glades Central 50-47.
Last season: 24-6, district champ and region runner-up in 6A.
Mark your calendar: at Flanagan, Feb. 1.
2 – Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer (13-2)
Update: Coach Fred Ross is closing in on 500 career victories after a 3-0 week that included a road win at ranked 2A Florida Air Academy. Football QB Jacoby Brissett (6-5, Jr.), Greg Louis and Derrick Davis are key juniors for a program that never seems to veer off the playoff path.
Loss: Dr. Krop 57-53, The Rock 49-38.
Key wins: Florida Air 68-48; Jupiter 74-67; D.C. Coolidge 78-66 2 OT at Kreul Classic.
Last season: 22-8, district champ, region champ; lost state semi to Clearwater 44-43.
Mark your calendar: West Boca, Jan. 29; Jupiter, Feb. 5; vs. Sagemont, Feb. 6.
3 – Oakland Park Northeast (12-5)
Update: The Hurricanes slipped to 2-5 in a tough 10-game stretch with a homecourt loss to Broward County Athletic Conference rival Boyd Anderson. The schedule ratchets down a notch now so we’ll see if Jelani Hewitt (6-2/Sr.) and company can recharge the energy level that was so impressive before the Christmas break.
Losses: Boyd Anderson 58-54, Dillard 69-67, Ely 51-46, Kissimmee Osceola 62-61, Miller Grove (Ga.) 81-72.
Key wins: Norland 64-61, The Rock 51-39, Plantation American Heritage 61-42 and 72-50, Pine Crest 55-51, Miramar 77-42.
Last season: 20-9, lost a 1-point region game to Dillard.
Mark your calendar: at Miramar, Jan. 21.
4 – Bartow (14-4)
Update: The Yellow Jackets tested themselves against tough tournament competition in December at the City of Palms and Tampa Hoops Classic and you know that will pay dividends. The rematch with Kathleen is coming up.
Losses: Brooklyn Lincoln 70-57; Baton Rouge, La., Christian Life 59-58; Chicago De Lasalle 57-40; L.A. Westchester 61-47.
Key wins: Lakeland Kathleen 80-75 in 2OT.
Last season: 23-7, lost 4A state semi to state champ Cocoa.
Mark your calendar: Kathleen, Jan. 29; Mosaic Stinger Shootout at home, Feb. 5-6.
4 – Tampa Sickles (18-2)
Update: It looks like smooth sailing until the Gryphons close the regular season at Tampa Bay Tech, which is a No. 1 seed in its district. Senior PG Jordan Davis (5-11, Sr.) and Rashawn Rembert (6-3, Jr.) form a talented backcourt tandem.
Losses: Hillsborough 67-63, Wharton 52-51.
Key wins: F.L. University 53-42, Berkeley Prep 62-59, Ridgewood 78-48, Wharton 55-48.
Last season: 24-5, district champ; lost to Lakeland 44-43 in region semi.
Mark your calendar: at Tampa Bay Tech, Feb. 4.
5A Watch List
Ocala Forest (16-0)
Jacksonville Lee (19-2)
Clearwater (15-5) – rallied from 8 points down to beat Kathleen
Punta Gorda Charlotte (10-1)
Fort Lauderdale Dillard (12-4) – starting to come on strong
Kissimmee Osceola (15-2)
Niceville (18-2)
Gainesville (14-4)
Tampa Hillsborough (13-3)
Lakeland Kathleen (13-4)
Sebastian River (12-2)
CLASS 4A
1 – Miami Norland (13-6)
Update: The Vikings had a productive weekend road swing, topping University at the Wally Keller Classic in Punta Gorda and then knocking off 6A power Dr. Phillips at Orlando’s MLK Classic. This is a tenacious team with depth, led by Marvin Baynham (6-7, Sr.) and Cleon Roberts (6-5, Soph.), and the schedule coach Lawton Williams loaded up has Norland positioned to start a big run right about now.
Loss: O.P. Northeast 64-61, ACD 67-59, Bartow 59-48, Providence Christian 60-52, Dr. Krop 65-56.
Key wins: Dr. Phillips 66-61, F.L. University 63-61, Flanagan 53-43, Delray Beach Atlantic 72-56.
Last season: 18-9, lost to Dr. Krop 53-46 in a 6A region semi.
Mark your calendar: vs. Jupiter, Feb. 5; vs. Sagemont, Feb. 6.
2 – Fort Myers (13-4)
Update: The Green Wave are ranked No. 1 in the AP poll and can make a case after scoring a 71-63 win over ranked 3A University. All four losses are to strong out-of-state teams. Evin Graham (6-3, Jr.) is a top player.
Losses: Lithonia, Ga., Miller Gove 66-50; Columbus, Ohio, DeSales; 67-61; Paterson, N.J. Catholic 75-47; Findlay Prep 87-41.
Key wins: F.L. University 71-63, Huntsville, Ala., Butler (was 9-2) 63-60.
Last season: 20-9, district champ; lost to Dillard 55-41 in first round region game.
Mark your calendar: vs. Charlotte, Jan. 29.
3 – Palatka (16-0)
Update: The Panthers put up 92 in a rout of Interlachen and then jumped all over Wolfson early and won on the road last week. Palatka has never been ranked higher than No. 4 in a state sportswriters poll. But the roster is deep, led by Brandon Johnson (6-3, Sr.), Dillard transfer James Williams (6-5, Sr.), Keyshawn Hamilton (6-9, Sr.) and Chris Johnson (6-2, Jr.).
Key wins: Eustis 72-59, Jones 77-61, Wolfson 74-63 and 88-61.
Mark your calendar: at Hawthorne, Jan. 26.
4 – Tampa Blake (14-3)
Update: The upcoming game against hot Hillsborough should be an interesting measurement of the threat the Yellowjackets present. Blake, which shifted down from 5A, played tough teams at the Tampa Hoops Classic, which should pay dividends. Andre Smith (5-9, Jr.) leads a relatively young group that gets big play out of Michael McFarland (6-7, Sr.) in the post.
Losses: Dwyer 79-56, Hillsborough 54-47, Wharton 59-56.
Key wins: Cocoa 65-57, Plant 59-43 and 51-40.
Last season: 20-8; lost at Clearwater 68-45 in a region quarterfinal.
Mark your calendar: at Hillsborough, Jan. 26.
5 – Gainesville Eastside (11-2)
Update: The Rams lost a talent when Dennis Mavin (6-1, Sr.) transferred to The Rock, but sophomore T.J. Bell (6-2) has stepped into the void. Some juicy Alachua County rivalry games await.
Losses: Williston 75-69, Providence.
Wins: Gainesville 55-52 OT.
Mark your calendar: Hawthorne, Jan. 29; P.K. Yonge, Jan. 30; at Gainesville, Feb. 5.
4A Watch List
Eustis (14-5)
Fort Pierce Central (15-4) – def. Sebastian River 56-45 on Wednesday
Brooksville Nature Coast (14-3)
Orlando Oak Ridge (10-7)
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (9-3)
Naples Golden Gate (11-1)
Palmetto (13-2)
CLASS 3A
1 – Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest (16-2)
Update: Sensational senior Brandon Knight (6-3) scored 36 and 39 points as the Panthers won twice at the Flyin’ to the Hoop national invite over the weekend. Pine Crest is the two-time defending state champion.
Loss: Northeast 55-51; Winston-Salem, N.C., Quality Education, 83-61.
Key wins: Archbishop McCarthy 89-48, Cardinal Gibbons 81-65, F.L. University 72-56; Summit 75-62; Miami Palmetto 93-66; Monsignor Pace 61-46.
Last season: 27-4, repeat 3A state champ.
Mark your calendar: Grandview Prep, Jan. 27; Plantation American Heritage, Jan. 29; Florida Air, Feb. 2; Winter Park, Feb. 5, at FAU (ESPN).
2 – Fort Lauderdale University (14-4)
Update: The Suns lost two tight games to bigger schools, Fort Myers and Norland, at the Wally Keller Classic in Fort Myers last weekend. But they held their ground in our poll by coming back home and beating Plantation American Heritage 60-59 in a duel of ranked 3A clubs. University gets a shot at No. 1 Pine Crest on Friday.
Loss: Norland 63-61, Fort Myers 71-63, Sickles 51-42, Pine Crest 72-56.
Key wins: P. American Heritage 60-59, West Boca (was 7-1) 69-53, Miami Columbus 61-51.
3 – Tallahassee Rickards (14-0)
Update: Chris Bryant (6-7, Sr.) was MVP of the Capital City Classic and guards Avery Moore (5-10, Sr.) and Jacari Bush (5-9, Jr.) are dynamite.
Key wins: E. Gadsden 65-59, Gainesville 71-51, Godby.
Mark your calendar: E. Gadsden, Jan. 30; at Lincoln, Feb. 5.
4 – Fernandina Beach (17-1)
Update: The Pirates join the 3A fast five based on the way they played against Providence and they way they continue to rack up the “W’s”. Coach Matt Schreiber has been around a long time and may be going places this year with a team led by Carlos Holcey, who is averaging 16.2 points and 6.8 rebounds.
Loss: No. 1, 2A Providence 68-57
Key wins: Ribault 60-58.
Last season: 21-9, region runner-up.
Mark your calendar: Providence, Feb. 4.
5 – Plantation American Heritage (14-4)
Losses: University 60-59, Oak Ridge 66-62, O.P. Northeast 72-50, Orlando Christian Prep 58-32, Edgewater 58-53 in final of North Broward Prep Rock Holiday Classic.
Key wins: Miramar 58-54, Gulliver Prep 56-55, Archbishop McCarthy 64-52; West Orange 89-85.
Update: The Patriots lost by the thinnest of margins to University.
Last season: 21-6, lost to state champ Pine Crest in region semi.
Mark your calendar: at Hoop Mountain Classic, at Winter Springs, Jan. 23; at Pine Crest, Jan. 29.
3A Watch List
Fernandina Beach (17-1) – Only loss is to No. 1, 2A Providence
Williston (15-4) – went 1-2 at MLK events in Orlando and Jacksonville
Rockledge (14-3) – def. Ribault at Jacksonville MLK Classic
Jacksonville Ribault (13-2)
Miami Monsignor Pace (11-7)
Port Orange Atlantic (14-3)
Avon Park (16-1)
Melbourne Holy Trinity (14-3)
CLASS 2A
1 – Jacksonville Providence Christian (18-1)
Updates: The Stallions topped 1A, No. 3 The Rock 58-51 at the Jacksonville MLK Classic. A showdown with former district rival ACD looms large. Florida signee Patrick Young (6-9, Sr.), Kentucky signee Stacey Poole. Jr. (6-5, Sr.), and Wayne Martin form a tremendous trio and this team moves the ball and locks down on defense.
Loss: Montverde 66-63 OT.
Wins: Rock 58-51, Fernandina Beach 68-57, East Ridge 48-41, Eastside 54-37, Dr. Krop 63-54, Norland 60-52.
Last season: 27-2, lost only to 2A state champ ACD.
Mark your calendar: vs. ACD at University of North Florida, Jan. 25; at Fernandina Beach, Feb. 4.
2 – Weston Sagemont (15-4)
Update: Will Sheehy (6-6/Sr.), a forward bound for Indiana, had another big game as Sagemont overwhelmed ranked 1A Grandview Prep last week before going 1-2 at the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions in Missouri. This team has one in-state loss and with Sheehy, 7-footer Fabricio De Melo (Syracuse signee) and Rod Days (6-6, Jr.) it certainly ranks right up there with Providence.
Losses: Memphis White Station 87-66; United Faith Christian (N.C.) 72-65; Fort Myers 54-51; Newark, N.J., St. Benedict’s 80-66.
Key wins: Grandview 60-35, Boyd Anderson 58-31, Monsignor Pace 67-56; 6A Miami Palmetto 72-65; Gainesville Buchholz.
Last season: 18-11, district champ; lost to Glades Day in region quarterfinal 46-45.
Mark your calendar: F.L. University, Jan. 29; vs. Montverde at FAU, Feb. 5; at Dwyer, Feb. 6.
3 – Tampa Prep (15-3)
Losses: Dr. Phillips (was 9-0) 47-45, Dr. Krop 77-74, Clearwater 61-46.
Key wins: Hillsborough 74-38 to win City of Tampa Championships, Nature Coast 34-28.
Last season: 26-5, district champ, region champ; lost to Summit 58-56 in OT in state semi.
Update: Coach Joe Fenlon chalked up his 550th career victory, all with the Terrapins, last week. And he’ll get some more with a lineup that includes Jamal Cherry (6-4, Sr.), Jay Bowie (6-5, Sr.) and Quinci Mitchell (6-6, Soph.).
Mark your calendar: Tampa Catholic, Feb. 2; at Berkeley Prep, Feb. 5.
4 – Orlando The First Academy (15-1)
Update: The undefeated run finally ended with the overtime loss to Florida Air at home last Friday. But this team, which has no seniors, shows no signs of folding. Sophomores Dillon Graham, Tyler Coons and Albert Settles are special.
Loss: Florida Air 78-73 OT.
Key wins: Father Lopez 56-50; at Avon Park 77-57; at Bradenton Christian 69-67; at Florida Air 55-50; Lake Highland Prep.
Mark your calendar: Holy Trinity, Jan. 26.
5 – Melbourne Florida Air Academy (12-3)
Update: The Falcons knocked off fourth-ranked First Academy, meaning those two district rivals split games with both winning on the other’s homecourt. A night later they ran into a buzz-saw against 5A Dwyer. FAA has won five state titles since 1998 and is led by Will Yeguette (6-7, Sr.), Kumaine Osvourne (6-0, Sr.) and Brad Christian (6-5, Fr.).
Losses: Dwyer 68-48, Edgewater 65-64, First Academy 55-50.
Key wins: First Academy 78-73 OT, Coral Gables 76-70, Bishop Verot 66-64.
Last season: 23-1, lost only to state champ Arlington Country Day 52-48 in a 2A region final.
Mark your calendar: at Monsignor Pace, Jan. 26; at Pine Crest, Feb. 2.
2A Watch List
Mount Dora Bible (14-3)
Daytona Beach Father Lopez (15-3) – lost to 4A Eustis
Naples Community School (14-3)
Coral Springs Christian (13-4)
Port St. Joe (14-3)
Miami Florida Christian (15-2)
CLASS 1A
1 – Orlando Christian Prep (18-1)
Update: The two-time defending 1A state champs are on a 13-game winning streak after claiming another impressive win against Monsignor Pace at the Orlando MLK Classic. OCP brought back point guard Josh Castellanos (6-1, Sr.), wing Isaac Cohen (6-4, So.), and Orlando Parker (6-7, Sr.). And new arrivals Terral Merritt (6-1, Jr.) and Adonis Burbage (6-4, Jr.) are very good.
Loss: Winter Springs 62-52.
Key wins: Arlington Country Day 49-47; Monsignor Pace 56-47, 6A Evans 50-43; 4A Oak Ridge 66-44; 3A Rockledge 69-47.
Mark your calendar: at Montverde Invitational, Jan. 28-30; Lake Howell, Feb. 5.
2 – Jacksonville Arlington Country Day (15-2)
Losses: Orlando Christian Prep 49-47; 6A Dr. Krop 74-69.
Key wins: Williston 75-45, St. Anthony (N.J.) 54-41, Dr. Phillips 68-58, Norland 67-49, Boyd Anderson 63-42; Clearwater 82-65.
Update: The streaking Apaches blasted ranked 3A Williston last week. Cincinnati signees Justin Jackson (6-9/Sr.) and Kelvin Gaines (6-10/Sr.) provide the pillars of a stingy defense. John Brown (6-6/Sr.) adds more size to a formidable front line and guard Chris Blunt is a shooter. ACD dropped to 1A after winning the past five 2A state titles.
Last season: 25-7, 2A state champ.
Mark your calendar: Columbia, Ga., Decatur at U. of West Virginia, Jan. 22.
3 – Gainesville The Rock (12-3)
Update: The well-traveled Lions won at Jones in Orlando’s MLK Classic, and then went to the Jacksonville holiday weekend event where they dropped a hard-fought 58-51 game to No. 1, 2A Providence. The Rock rolls with its outstanding guard tandem of Dennis Mavin (6-1, Sr.) and junior PG Scottie Wilbekin (6-2).
Losses: Providence 58-51, Montverde 63-55, East Ridge, O.P. Northeast 51-39.
Key wins: Jones, Dwyer 49-38, Summit Christian 70-52.
Last season: 24-5, final four.
Mark your calendar: Florida Air, Jan. 29; Cocoa, Jan. 30; at Williston, Feb. 2; vs. Florida Air in Vince Murray Nike Shootout at Ocala Vanguard, Feb. 4.
4 – West Palm Beach Summit Christian (16-3)
Update: The Saints have been dining on district cupcakes of late, including a 91-63 win over Morningstar on Wednesday. All five starters, led by Jean Prophete (6-5, Sr.), returned from last season. Guard Farad Cobb was all-tourney at the Kingdom of the Sun.
Losses: The Rock 70-52, 6A Dr. Phillips 80-62; Pine Crest 75-62.
Key wins: Williston 64-54, Lake Worth Leonard 67-66.
Mark your calendar: Royal Palm Beach, Feb. 4.
5 – Boca Raton Grandview Prep (12-4)
Update: The Pride slipped a bit with two losses last week, including a rout at the hands of 2A Sagemont. They bounced back big with a 90-67 win over Delray American Heritage on Tuesday. Miami commit Ishmala Dada (6-10, Soph.) is averaging 20.1 points, 15.5 rebounds and 4.5 blocked shots.
Losses: Sagemont 60-35, Coral Springs Christian 52-49, twice to John I. Leonard.
Key wins: Royal Palm Beach 62-57, St. Andrews 58-56, Archbishop McCarthy 52-51; Woods Haven 87-77; Douglas 63-56.
Last season: 28-1. Grandview was perfect until losing 46-43 to OCP in the state final.
Mark your calendar: Plantation American Heritage, Jan. 19; at Pine Crest, Jan. 27.
1A Watch List
Bradenton Christian (15-1) – only loss to 2A First Academy 69-67.
Melbourne RFM Christian (12-2) – Split recent games with 2A Holy Trinity.
Paxton (17-4)
Malone (17-4)
Orlando Faith Christian (14-3)
Buddy Collings is a senior sports writer for the Orlando Sentinel. Contact him at bcollings@orlandosentinel.com.
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