7TH ANNUAL METRO vs. FLORIDA CHALLENGE November 23-26, 2016

DIGITAL PROGRAM, LIVE SCORE/STAT UPDATES AND MORE ONLINE AT WWW.METROVSFL.COM @METROVSFL

 225 Players  3rd-11th Grade boys(17), 7th Grade Girls  17 1st place finishes  12 2nd place finishes

TNBASouth & JayHawks Elite 2016-17 Tryouts:

Sunday, November 20, 2016 3rd Grade Boys and 4th Grade Boys: 3:30-4:30pm @ RDV Sportsplex (Magic Gym) 5th Grade Boys and 6th Grade Boys: 4:45-6:15pm @ RDV Sportsplex (Magic Gym) 7th Grade Boys and 8th Grade Boys: 6:30-8:00pm @ RDV Sportsplex (Magic Gym)

Saturday, December 3, 2016 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls: 10-11:30am @ RDV Sportsplex (Magic Gym)

Sunday, December 18, 2016 9th Grade Boys: 5-6pm @ RDV Sportsplex (Magic Gym) 10th Grade Boys: 6-7pm @ RDV Sportsplex (Magic Gym) 11th Grade Boys: 7-8pm @ RDV Sportsplex (Magic Gym)

*Follow-Up/Call Back tryouts may be added

Team Levels: Program Merger:

 LOCAL – Teams will compete in local events TNBASouth and the Orlando Jayhawks have merged while building fundamentals for the 2016-2017 AAU Program. The Orlando Jayhawks are a nationally ranked(Top10) AAU Program  REGIONAL – Teams will play both local and well-known across the country. This collaboration will state wide /South East events help develop a very strong nation-wide recognition for our Regional and National Level Teams while boosting our Local product to become one of, if not the deepest  NATIONAL – Teams will play in a carefully AAU program top to bottom. The combination of selected list of showcase tournaments and quality, quantity, and player development standards NCAA certified events to help gain exposure within our program is something that Florida AAU has for college recruiting never seen…..UNTIL NOW!

7 TH ANNUAL METRO WELCOME

Happy Thanksgiving, Central FL Hoops Fans! This three-day showcase provides Central Florida basketball fans an incredible opportunity Welcome to Apopka High School, home of the to see the best basketball in the entire state as Blue Darters. This year, we are proud to continue these talented teams begin their journey to a and expand the seven-year tradition of the Metro hopeful Final Four run to Lakeland. vs. Florida Challenge, one of the state’s premiere

showcases of high school basketball talent. We believe this event already is among the vs. best in Florida if not the Southeast, and we Once again, our event spans three days pitting endeavor to make it even better in the future. We FLORIDA CHALLENGE 18 of the best teams representing the Orlando especially want to thank Superintendent Barbara Metro Conference and its proud basketball Jenkins and Area Superintendent John Wright heritage and tradition against 22 different teams for their support of our vision and efforts. from around the state of Florida. We also are indebted to the countless supporters Please be sure to visit our website, MetroVsFL.com, of basketball in the Apopka community that throughout the event. You will find expanded will be making this event successful. So many full-color profiles of each participating team as people have given time, energy and all means well as live updates on scores. A QR code on of support over the past seven years in helping each page in this program will link you directly to establish an enduring legacy for this event. to that team’s online profile using the camera We are also grateful for the many coaches, on your smartphone or tablet. Come back after parents, administrators, and volunteers for our the event to see full statistics posted from all 22 participating teams that have worked tirelessly to games. build basketball programs seeking to be a model of success on and off the court. The Metro Conference represents a collection of schools, faculty, staff, students and parents Enjoy the basketball and the blessings of your that are outstanding in so many ways. Athletic family this Thanksgiving season! excellence is one of the hallmarks of our conference and our area—on a yearly basis, Doug Guthrie Fred Priest Scott Williams Metro Conference schools are among the state’s Principal Athletic Director Event Director best in every sport, especially men’s basketball. Apopka HS Apopka HS Metro vs. FL SCORECARD

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Metro 9 11 12 17 7 6 Florida 6 5 5 3 14 15 3 SCHEDULE

The team on the left and on the top half of each page represents the Orlando Metro Conference and will be designated the home team in each contest. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 10:00 am Apopka vs. Winter Springs p. 9 11:15 am East River vs. Orangewood Christian p. 10 12:45 pm West Orange vs. Lake Minneola p. 11 2:15 pm Dr. Phillips vs. Osceola p. 12 4:00 pm Edgewater vs. Orl. Christian Prep. p. 13 5:30 pm Evans vs. Bartow p. 14 7:00 pm Oak Ridge vs. Sickles p. 15 8:30 pm Olympia vs. Lake Brantley p. 16 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 10:00 am Colonial vs. Trinity Prep. School p. 17 11:15 am Lake Nona vs. Mt. Dora Christian Acad. p. 18 12:45 pm Ocoee vs. Lake Highland Prep. p. 19

FLORIDA CHALLENGE FLORIDA 2:15 pm Jones vs. East Ridge p. 20

vs. 4:00 pm Wekiva vs. Windermere Prep. p. 21 5:30 pm Boone vs. Master’s Academy p. 22 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 10:00 am University vs. Eustis p. 23 11:15 am Timber Creek vs. Spruce Creek p. 24 12:45 pm Freedom vs. Kathleen p. 25 2:15 pm Evans vs. Poinciana p. 26

ANNUAL METRO METRO ANNUAL 4:00 pm Wekiva vs. Central FL Christian p. 27

TH 5:30 pm Apopka vs. Winter Haven p. 28 7 7:00 pm Winter Park vs. The First Academy p. 29 4 8:30 pm Dr. Phillips vs. Leesburg p. 30 7

TOP PLAYERS: METRO TEAMS TH Name School Class Year / College Rankings ANNUAL METRO Wyatt Wilkes Winter Park Senior / FSU ESPN-PF #30, ESPN-SE #48, ESPN-FL #12, FH #10, FABC 8A 2nd Team, OS 1st Team Paul Reed Wekiva Senior FH #33, OS Hon. Mention Kevin Buckley Winter Park Senior FH #75, OS Hon. Mention Tevin Florent Osceola Senior FH #100, OS 3rd Team Justin Butler Boone Senior OS Hon. Mention Ickson Masson Evans Senior OS Hon. Mention Eisley Porter Ocoee Senior OS Hon. Mention Anfernee Simons Edgewater Junior / Louisville ESPN-N #58, FH #6 Antwann Jones Oak Ridge Junior ESPN-N #15, SH #1, FH #7 Michael Devoe Oak Ridge Junior FH #10, FABC 8A 2nd Team, OS 1st Team Robert Allen Edgewater Junior FH #25

Jai Clark Apopka Junior FH #39 vs. Niven Glover Oak Ridge Sophomore FH #20 TOP PLAYERS: FLORIDA TEAMS FLORIDA CHALLENGE Name School Class Year / College Rankings Chaundee Brown First Acad. Senior / Wake Forest ESPN-N #30, ESPN-SG #9, ESPN-SE #9, ESPN-FL #2, SH #1, FH #4, FABC 3A 1st Team, OS 1st Team Malik William First Acad. Senior / Clemson ESPN-PF #23, ESPN-SE #38, ESPN-FL #9, FH #26, OS 1st Team David Nickelberry Windermere Senior / Memphis ESPN-FL #21, FH #22, FABC 3A 1st Team, OS 1st Team Elijah Jordan First Acad. Senior / UNH FH #47 Marcus Cohen Sickles Senior FH #63 Delazarus Keys CFCA Senior / Troy FH #64 Bryce Beamer Sickles Senior FH #80 McKinley Harvin Bartow Senior FH #83, PP 1st Team Xion Golding Windermere Senior FH #84, OS 3rd Team Chris Williams Kathleen Senior PP 2nd Team Nassir Little OCP Junior ESPN-N #51, FH #4 Ronaldo Segu OCP Junior FH #14, OS Hon. Mention Nick Honor LHP Junior FH #19, FABC 4A 3rd Team, OS 2nd Team Dante Treacy CFCA Junior FH #37, FABC 2A 2nd Team, OS Hon. Mention Bryce Workman Sickles Junior FH #40 Dorian James Winter Haven Junior FH #50 Jasen West Trinity Prep. Junior OS 3rd Team Robert Allen Edgewater Junior OS Hon. Mention CJ Walker OCP Sophomore FH #7 Omar Payne Osceola Sophomore FH #8 Isaiah Palermo Osceola Sophomore FH #10 LEGEND ESPN-N ESPN Nat’l Overall ESPN-C ESPN Nat’l Centers OS All Area ESPN-PG ESPN Nat’l Point Guards ESPN-SE ESPN SE Region Overall (2015-16) ESPN-SG ESPN Nat’l Shooting Guards ESPN-FL ESPN Florida Overall PP Polk Preps (Ledger) All County (2015-16) ESPN-SF ESPN Nat’l Small Forwards SH SourceHoops.com Florida FABC FL Association of Basketball ESPN-PF ESPN Nat’l Power Forwards FH FloridaHoops.com Coaches All State (2015-16) ORLANDO SENTINEL SUPER 16 1 First Academy 4 Oak Ridge 7 Master’s Academy 10 Evans 15 Wekiva 2 Windermere Prep 5 Osceola 8 Winter Park 12 Boone 16 Poinciana 5 3 Orl. Christian Prep 6 Edgewater 9 CFCA 13 Dr. Phillips Mission Vision To equip urban youth to A Central Florida where all at-risk graduate with a plan for youth have the tools, character the future. qualities, and hope to succeed in life.

• In partnership with OCPS, ELEVATE is teaching accredited elective courses. • Fully-Integrated into kids’ lives, providing 6,500 hours a year of mentoring and support. • Preparation for success after high school. • 97% Graduation Rate. • 95% Placement in College, Military or Vocational Training.

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TEAM INDEX

Apopka Blue Darters...... 9, 28 Mount Dora Christian Academy Bulldogs...... 18 Bartow Yellowjackets...... 14 The Master’s Academy Eagles...... 22 Boone Braves...... 22 Oak Ridge Pioneers...... 15 Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles...... 27 Ocoee Knights...... 19 Colonial Grenadiers...... 17 Olympia Titans...... 16 Dr. Phillips Panthers...... 12, 30 Orangewood Christian School Rams...... 10 East Ridge Knights...... 20 Orlando Christian Prep. Warriors...... 13 East River Falcons...... 10 Osceola Kowboys...... 12 Edgewater Eagles...... 13 Poinciana Eagles...... 26 Eustis Panthers...... 23 Sickles Gryphons...... 15 Evans Trojans...... 14, 26 Spruce Creek Hawks...... 24 The First Academy Royals...... 29 Timber Creek Wolves...... 24 Freedom Patriots...... 25 Trinigy Prep. Saints...... 17 Jones Tigers...... 20 University Cougars...... 23 Kathleen Red Devils...... 25 Wekiva Mustangs...... 21, 27 Lake Brantley Patriots...... 16 West Orange Warriors...... 11 Lake Highland Prep. Highlanders...... 19 Windermere Prep Lakers...... 21 Lake Minneola Hawks...... 11 Winter Haven Blue Devils...... 28 Lake Nona Lions...... 18 Winter Park Wildcats...... 29 Leesburg Yellowjackets...... 30 Winter Springs Bears...... 9 ONLINE CONTENT

We’d love to have you at all 22 games, but if you need to step away or share the action with your friends and family back home or on the road, you can still follow the action live online! Live Scorecasts of Game Scores and Stats as they Happen AND Live Audio Webcasts of All 22 Games

You can view/listen to either or both at MetroVsFL.com throughout the event.

In addition, download a full color copy of this program to your phone or tablet and view history and all- time records of the event. Don’t forget you can also point your phone or tablet’s camera at any QR code next to a team profile to view expanded full-color content online. (QR Code Reader app may be required.) SEE MORE AT GAME 1: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 10:00 AM Apopka High School METROVSFL.COM

Apopka, FL · Class 9A District 3 · Head Coach: Scott Williams (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Griseck, Graham, Hood, Rotenberg, Stringer-Bratton · Last Season: 13-14 (4-4) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 3-6 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER A year after a surprising state playoff appearance, the # Name Pos. Ht. Year Blue Darters are hungry for more success but will have 1 Terence McClain PG 6'0" So. to do it with a very young but talented roster. Apopka 2 Cody Griffin G 6'0" Jr. has one senior and five total returnees on this year’s club but will be dangerous by season’s end. Leading the way 3 Maliek Jackson F 6'2" Jr. will be Jai Clark, Rodney Lubin, and Birthel Bridges, 4 Birthel Bridges G 6'0" Jr. and sophomores Nathan Louis and Terence McClain. 5 Isaiah Sutton G 5'9" So. Newcomers Travis Henderson, Maliek Jackson, Cody 10 Santana Martin F 6'1" Jr. Griffin and Elijah Dixon will also b major contributors. 12 Nathan Louis F 6'3" So. 20 Keeving Etienne C 6'4" So. 21 Jacob Hall G 5'11" So. 22 Jai Clark G 6'2" Jr. 23 Travis Henderson F 6'1" Jr. 24 Elijah Dixon F 6'6" Sr. 30 Rodney Lubin G 6'2" Jr. 32 Stacy Jones G 5'8" So.

SEE MORE AT Winter Springs High School METROVSFL.COM

Winter Springs, FL · Class 9A District 2 · Head Coach: Will Bakanowsky (4th year) Asst. Coaches: Witherspoon, Malmberg, Campbell · Last Season: 16-11 (7-5) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 0-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The excitement is high around Winter Springs campus # Name Pos. Ht. Year with the work put in by the Bears in the preseason. 1 Johnny Hollie F 6'2" Jr. The Bears return several key players from last year’s 2 Ahmad Grooms F 5'11" Sr. 16-11 team who finished 3rd in the district. They will rely heavily on their 8 seniors for leadership to help the 3 Jelani Rawlins G 5'11" Sr. youth as the Bears add some underclassmen and pro- 4 Jared Wolber F 6'0" Sr. mote several players from last year’s 21-3 JV squad. 5 Trevion Bell G 6'0" Sr. 10 Darreon Thomas G 5'10" Sr. 11 Jamarr Washington F 6'0" Sr. 20 Andrew Harden F 5'11" Jr. 21 Josue Hernandez G 6'1" So. 22 Isaiah Baldwin F 6'3" Sr. 23 Cole Duncan G 5'11" Fr. 24 Antonio Stracuzza G 6'0" Sr. Trey Gundler G 5'10" Jr. 9 Curt Johnson G 5'8" Jr. SEE MORE AT METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 8A District 5 · Head Coach: Willis McPhee (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Mike Tolliver, Ben Brewer, and Glen Ali · Last Season: 6-21 (3-5) · Dist. Quarterfinalist · MVFC Record: 1-4 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Falcons return seven players from the 2015- # Name Pos. Year 2016 season. Despite last season’s 6-21 record, 1 Brian Valdez G Sr. the program was able to improve this off season 3 Brandon Tapia G Jr. under new head coach. The team will rely heav- ily on strong play from senior Brian Valdez and 4 Deshay Jackson W Sr. junior Trent Bortz, as they compete in the Metro 5 Akeem Thomas G Sr. East. 10 Trent Bortz W Jr. 12 Terrance Reese G Fr. 20 Rafael Delgado G Sr. 21 Bailey Fox F Jr. 23 D'Andre Etienne W Sr. 24 Robert Robinson F Jr. 30 Brandon Rodriguez G Jr. 32 Somuadina Anigbogu F Sr. 35 Dominic Chiota G So. 40 Alpha Kaba F Sr.

SEE MORE AT Orangewood Christian School METROVSFL.COM

Maitland, FL · Class 4A District 3 · Head Coach: Matt Ruta (1st year) Asst. Coach: Chris Bateman · Last Season: 16-11 (6-4) · Dist. Semifinalist · First MVFC Appearance SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Orangewood looks to take its basketball program to # Name Pos. Year the next level this season. With a core group of skilled, 1 Brian Valdez G Sr. hard-working young men, the 2016-17 Rams look to 3 Brandon Tapia G Jr. make a statement. Led by seniors Cole Black, Noah Hunt- er, CJ Jennings, and Kevin Veygel, the Rams can be a very 4 Deshay Jackson W Sr. competitive bunch. The underclassman play of Christian 5 Akeem Thomas G Sr. St. Germain and Cade Shirer will be key to Rams’ success. 10 Trent Bortz W Jr. 12 Terrance Reese G Fr. 20 Rafael Delgado G Sr. 21 Bailey Fox F Jr. 23 D'Andre Etienne W Sr. 24 Robert Robinson F Jr.

GAME 2: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 11:15 AM 23 AT NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY, GAME 2: 30 Brandon Rodriguez G Jr. 32 Somuadina Anigbogu F Sr. 10 35 Dominic Chiota G So. 40 Alpha Kaba F Sr. SEE MORE AT GAME 3: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 12:45 AM West Orange High School METROVSFL.COM

Winter Garden, FL · Class 9A District 3 · Head Coach: Eric Jones (12th year) Asst. Coaches: Dennis James, Ron James, and Vincent Chance · Last Season: 7-20 (2-4) · District Semifinalist · MVFC Rec: 6-0 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Some key returners and some new players should # Name Pos. Ht. Year add depth and size on the Warriors’ quest to be 1 Jagger Kovacs SF 6'1" Sr. competitive in their district. 2 KJ Simon PG 6'3" Jr. 3 Alex Gardner G 5'8" Jr. 5 Jaylin Thomas G 6'2" Jr. 10 Darrell Harding SF 6'5" So. 11 Daniel Enix G 6'1" Jr. 12 Tyler Yorke G 6'4" Jr. 13 Zion Collins SF 6'4" Jr. 14 Ian Lopez SG 6'2" Sr. 15 Jamarcus Clark PG 6'2" So. 20 Jalen Mathews PF 5'9" Sr. 21 Ricardo Michel C 6'7" Sr. 22 Tyler Rogers PF 6'7" Sr. 23 Josh Robinson PF 5'11" Sr. 24 Dakota Rivers SF 6'7" So. SEE MORE AT Lake Minneola High School METROVSFL.COM

Minneola, FL · Class 8A District 5 · Head Coach: Marcel Thomas (1st year) Asst. Coaches: Corey Isom and James Black · Last Season: 21-8 (10-0) · MVFC Record: 0-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Marcel Thomas takes over one of Lake County’s top bas- # Name Pos. Ht. Year ketball programs after leading Leesburg to back-to-back 0 Otto White PG 5'10" Jr. title games in 2011-12. He feels this team has some special 3 Elijah Crite PG 6'2" Jr. qualities of its own. Last season, the Hawks graduated sev- 5 Jordan Hall W 5'10" Sr. eral seniors, including 4-year starting PG Marcus Dodson (UCF), and will be relying on a talented group of under- 11 K'mani Doughty W 6'5" So. classmen to get back to prominence. With a challenging 12 Terry Rose W 5'11" Sr. schedule, Coach Thomas feels once this team gets experi- 13 Luis Vega W 6'0" Jr. ence, the Hawks will be ready for another playoff run. 15 Kobe Hart F 5'10" Jr. 21 Julian Mancuso W 6'0" Sr. 24 Daniel Vaughn W 6'6" Jr. 32 Wesley Boyd W 5'10" Sr. 32 Diante Wells F 6'2" Jr. 34 Kameron Brown W 6'1" Sr. 40 Kevin Walls F 6'3" Sr. 11 42 Shakeim Lake PF 6'6" Jr. SEE MORE AT Dr. Phillips High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 5 · Head Coach: Anthony Long (15th year) Asst. Coaches: Daniel Batchelor and Sam Suskin · Last Season: 19-9 (3-1) · District Runner-Up · MVFC Record: 8-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Dr. Phillips returns seven players from last year’s playoff # Name Pos. Ht. Year squad, but four will miss the Metro vs. Florida Challenge 1 Keano Calderon W 6'3" Fr. due to the football playoffs. 4-year letterman Nick Smith (NC State: Football) will be counted on for leadership. 4 Braxton Clark F 6'4" Jr. Returning starter Daniel Love should provide some scor- ing punch, and varsity returners Je’Quan Burton, Brax- 10 Daniel Love G 6'1" Jr. ton Clark, and Jordan Poventud will contribute to the 11 Nick Smith W 6'3" Sr. team’s success. The Panthers always play a demanding schedule with the hopes of making a deep playoff run. 12 Je’Quan Burton G 5'9" Jr. 20 Dante Love G 6'0" So. 21 Jordan Poventud F 6'1" So. 22 Marcus Tillman G 6'1" So. 23 Esdras Jean F 6'1" Jr. 34 Enrique Sinigaglia F 6'1" Sr.

SEE MORE AT Osceola High School METROVSFL.COM

Kissimmee, FL · Class 9A District 7 · Head Coach: Nate Alexander (6th year) Asst. Coaches: Perez, Leonardo, Morrison, Lafond, Lafontant · Last Season: 20-9 (6-2) · Reg. Semifinalist · MVFC Rec: 3-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Kowboys return 3 starters from last year’s # Name Pos. Ht. Year 20-9 dist. champion team (Florent, Fernandes, 0 Jimmy Sanchez G 6'0" Sr. and Fabian.) Cruz and Sanchez bring leadership 1 Isaiah Palermo W 6'5" So. and size to the group. Sophomores Marte, Paler- 2 Josh Marte PG 5'9" So. mo, and Payne made a lot of noise this summer. 3 Frankie Fabian W 6'4" Sr. Also look for Armani Thomas to get quality 4 Brady Fernandes G 6'1" Sr. minutes as an up-and-coming freshman. 5 Omar Payne PF 6'9" So. 10 Josh Chapman PG 5'7" So. 11 Armani Thomas G 6'2" Fr. 13 Angel Jittan PF 6'6" Jr. 15 Trevor Frederick W 6'2" Jr. 20 Braxton Jones G 6'0" Jr. GAME 4: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 2:15 PM 23 AT NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY, GAME 4: 22 Tevin Florent W 6'6" Sr. 23 Jerimiah Palermo SG 6'1" So. 12 33 Eddie Cruz C 6'7" Sr. 35 Anthony Reyes SG 6'1" So. SEE MORE AT GAME 5: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 4:00 PM METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 7A District 6 · Head Coach: Jason Atherton (3rdyear) Asst. Coaches: Moran, Williams, Meek, Malone, Dunston· Last Season: 13-13 (4-2) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 3-4 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Eagles have reloaded with a talented roster # Name Pos. Ht. Year and are poised to make another run towards 0 Anfernee Simons G 6'3" Sr. Lakeland. Anfernee Simons and Robert Allen lead the way while being surrounded by several 1 Elijah Williams G 6'0" Sr. experienced playmakers and high potential young 2 Jamehl Williams G 6'3" Sr. players. With an up-tempo offensive attack and an 3 Frank Foreman G 6'0" Sr. organized chaotic defense, the HoopSquad is in for an exciting season. 4 Charles Lane F 6'4" Jr. 5 Robert Hardimon F 6'1" Jr. 10 Michael Eads G 6'3" Fr. 11 Rahem Butler F 6'4" Jr. 12 Stephen Cody F 6'6" Sr. 21 Robert Allen F 6'7" Jr. 23 Trevon Cason G 6'1" So. 24 Eddie Foster F 6'2" So.

SEE MORE AT Orlando Christian Preparatory School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 3A District 3 · Head Coach: Treig Burke (1st year) Asst. Coaches: Tim Thomas, Lau’Rance Baker · Last Season: 19-12 (4-0) · Regional Champion · MVFC Record: 4-0 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Longtime Warrior Treig Burke is very excited to be Name Pos. Ht. Year given the opportunity to be the head coach for Orlan- 1 Jouldon Velez PG 5'6" Fr. do Christian Prep. Coach Burke has been part of five 2 Dejuan Lockett F 6'6" Jr. state championships and three final four appearances. He takes over a program known for building tough 3 Jordan Goodson G 6'0" Jr. regular season schedules in the hopes of galvanizing 4 Tyler Rodrigue G 6'3" Jr. the team to maximize their playoff performances. 5 Ronaldo Segu PG 6'0" Jr. 10 Nassir Little W 6'7" Jr. 11 Jordan Rodriguez G 6'1" Jr. 12 Jonthy Candelario F 6'4" Fr. 14 Christopher Walker F 6'7" So. 20 Khalyl Simmons G 5'10" So. 21 Kesric Mason G 6'0" Sr. 25 Kyler Rodman F 6'8" Fr. 13 32 Geddeon Mamic G 6'1" Jr. SEE MORE AT Evans High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 3 · Head Coach: Rob Gordon (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Pietkiewicz, Ross, Lloyd, Campbell, Poteat · Last Season: 19-10 (3-2) · Dist. Champion · MVFC Rec: 4-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Trojans return nine players (four starters) from # Name Ht. Year last year’s District Championship team. They have 1 Corey Kaiser 6'2" Sr. depth and experience, but still lack size. Kimani 2 Andrew Marsielle 5'10" So. Binder, Ickson Masson, and Jordan Collins are the seniors who will give Evans versatility in scoring 3 Jordan Collins 6'0" Sr. the basketball. The Trojans should have several 4 Darnell Jackson 5'10" Sr. underclassmen play key roles for them this year. 5 Ickson Masson 6'4" Sr. 10 Chris Cheru 6'1" Jr. 11 Kimani Binder 6'3" Sr. 13 Justin Gervais 6'2" Sr. 15 Beau Bridges 6'3" Jr. 21 Andy Antoine 6'5" So. 23 Jermani Davis 6'0" Jr. 24 Jordan Preaster 6'4" So. 30 Omari Jordan 6'5" Fr. 34 Justin Moore 6'4" Jr. SEE MORE AT Bartow High School METROVSFL.COM

Bartow, FL · Class 8A District 7 · Head Coach: Terrence McGriff (15th year) Asst. Coaches: Tucker, Austin, Jones, Webb, Wallace, Ruiz, Lawson, Beauvil · Last Season: 19-10 (8-0) · Reg. Runner-Up · MVFC Rec: 4-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Yellowjackets’ goals each year remains the same: # Name Pos. Ht. Year to play hard, play smart, and play together. This is their 0 Timothy Jordan SG 6'0" Sr. formula for success on the court and what enables them 3 Jordan Daughtry PG 5'8" So. to represent Bartow with great class, respect and dignity. 12 Adrian Hadley PF 6'2" Sr. Coach McGriff gives the good Lord the credit for his favor 14 Kamel Smith SF 6'1" Sr. on them. Standout performers this year include McKinley 20 Christopher Butler PG 5'9" Sr. Harvin, who has offers from Winthrop, Lincoln Memori- 21 Travion Hodge PF 6'7" Sr. al, and FL Southern; and Timothy Jordan, a running back verbally committed to Western Kentucky for football. 22 David Foreste SG 5'11" Jr. 23 McKinley Harvin PG 6'0" Sr. 24 Jalon Borders SG 6'1" Sr. 32 Rodrick Rose PG 5'9" Jr. 33 Joshua Simons PF 6'3" Fr. GAME 6: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 5:30 PM 23 AT NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY, GAME 6: 34 Joe Chisolm SF 5'11" Sr. 42 Zalen Gibbons SF 6'2" Fr. 14 44 Jalon Wynn PF 6'4" So. 50 Jonathan Lawrence PF 6'5" Jr. SEE MORE AT GAME 7: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 7:00 PM Oak Ridge High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 5 · Head Coach: O’Neil Lubin (1st year) Asst. Coaches: John Simmons and Alan Burch · Last Season: 18-5 (3-1) · MVFC Record: 1-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Oak Ridge has what many believe is the best # Name Ht. Year junior guard in the state in third-year starter Mi- 0 Mike Devoe 6'5" Jr. chael Devoe. Coach Lubin believes the Pioneers 1 Onardo Benton 6'0" Sr. also have three sophomores who are going to be really, really good in Nivin Glover, Kaleb Cole- 2 Niven Glover 6'4" So. man and Emmanuel Adedoyin. 3 Emmanuel Adedoyin 6'2" So. 4 Jeremy Powell 6'0" Sr. 5 Antwann Jones 6'6" Jr. 10 Alex Abdy 6'0" Jr. 12 Jeff De Jesus 5'10" Sr. 14 Jerell Williams 6'1" Sr. 15 Rob Perry 6'3" Jr. 21 Marcus Taylor 5'9" Jr. 24 Kaleb Coleman 6'7" So. 25 Joshua Candelario 6'0" Jr. SEE MORE AT Sickles High School METROVSFL.COM

Tampa, FL · Class 8A District 8 · Head Coach: Renaldo Garcia (15th year) Asst. Coaches: Sam Jones, Jim Monroe, Jerry Thornbury · Last Season: 26-4 (13-1) · Dist. Runner-Up · MVFC Record: 1-0 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The 2015-16 Gryphons returned to the playoffs for the # Name Pos. Ht. Year 12th consecutive year after finishing the season first 0 Bryce Workman F 6'7" Jr. in Dist. 7A-8 and winning the Hitchcock Challenge in 1 Marcus Cohen G 6'3" Sr. Gainesville. Sickles returns their 3 leading scorers in Marcus Cohen, Bryce Beamer, and Bryce Workman. 2 Tahj Lalanne PG 5'10" Jr. Cohen will lead an offense that will utilize Beamer’s 3 Bryce Beamer W 6'6" Sr. scoring ability at all three levels and Workman’s inside 4 Denari Garrett W 6'6" Jr. presence. Juniors Tahj Lelayne and Danari Garrett 5 Stefan Dobras W 6'6" Sr. should emerge with a bench providing depth and size. 10 Chase Barrs W 6'6" So. 12 Terry Brown F 6'3" Sr. 13 Ryan Sanders W 6'4" Jr. 14 Jalin Hannah F 6'4" Jr. 15 Andrew Oquendo W 5'10" Sr. 24 Rashid Braimah G 6'0" Sr. 15 34 Desmond Bessent C 6'8" Sr. SEE MORE AT Olympia High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 5 · Head Coach: Matthew Wheeler (3rd year) Assts.: Kelly, Hinckson, Wade, Brown, Pittman, Charlitte, Wells, Clancy · Last Season: 12-14 (3-1) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Rec: 7-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Olympia has another young team this year with only # Name Pos. Ht. Year two seniors. They have 5 varsity returners in Markell 0 Steve Staco C 6'5" Sr. Hudson, Jordan Grant, Khadry Jackson and starters 1 Ajai Frett G 5'10" Jr. Amajeh Green and Mykarri Hodges. The Titans will lean on them to provide guidance and leadership to 2 Markel Hudson PF 6'4" Jr. all the newcomers as their players mature and become 3 Ed Arboite G 5'11" Sr. more consistent to compete with top area teams. 4 Isaiah Reed C 6'7" So. 5 Brian Garcia G 5'11" So. 10 Joe Milton C 6'6" Jr. 11 Khadry Jackson SF 6'2" So. 12 Miles Pennant SF 6'2" So. 15 Amajeh Green PF 6'4" Jr. 22 Brandon Dennis F 6'2" Jr. 23 Jordan Grant SG 5'11" Jr. 30 Mykarri Hodges PG 5'9" Jr.

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Altamonte Springs, FL · Class 9A District 2 · Head Coach: Mike Cuff (13th year) Asst. Coaches: Patten, Jaworski, Kreuter, Gooch · Last Season: 22-4 (12-0) · District Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 3-4 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Patriots take the court in 2016-17 without the # Name Pos. Year services of John Mooney, who is now playing at the 0 Jonathan Ward F Jr. University of Notre Dame. Leading the way for the 1 Rey Martinez F Jr. Patriots will be junior Reynaldo Martinez who will probably lead the team in scoring. Also helping out 3 Brandon Walters C Jr. will be three-year varsity player Christian Roa who 5 Isaiah Williams G Jr. also plays football. The Patriots will rely on their full 10 Nnamdi Nwaogwugwu G So. court pressure and defense to win games this year. 11 Christian Nieto G Jr. 12 Jalen Lee F Sr. 13 Sparky Fabre G So. 21 Joshua Bates F Sr.

GAME 8: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 8:30 PM 23 AT NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY, GAME 8: 23 Micah Lovette G Jr. 33 Christian Roa C Sr. 16 34 Carlos Torres F Sr. 42 Jack Keating F Sr. SEE MORE AT GAME 9: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 10:00 AM METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 4 · Head Coach: Erik Sterchele (3rd year) Asst. Coaches: L. White, J. Pavlicek, and J. Palmer · Last Season: 11-14 (1-3) · Dist. Quarterfinalist · MVFC Record: 1-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Losing only two seniors from last year’s team, the # Name Pos. Ht. Year Grenadiers return several key contributors from a 1 Sheldon Thompson F 6'2" Jr. season ago. With their top scorers, junior Ish Mu- 2 David Glenn F 6'4" Sr. hammad (13 ppg) and senior Alex Montanez (10.6 ppg) leading the way, Colonial looks to compete in 3 Ish Muhammad G 5'9" Jr. one of the toughest districts in the state. 4 Joseph Campos G 5'7" Sr. 5 Jonathan Berrios G 5'9" So. 10 Alex Montanez G 6'2" Sr. 12 Eric Draughon G 6'0" So. 13 Christian Rodriguez G 6'0" Sr. 15 Jason Geronimo F 6'4" Jr. 21 Nicholas Johnson F 6'1" Jr. 23 Shaca're Perkins F 6'2" Sr. 25 Ernesto Nolasco C 6'4" Jr. 33 Connor Parks C 6'5" Jr.

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Winter Park, FL · Class 5A District 6 · Head Coach: Adrian Davila (1st year) Asst. Coaches: Marty Phillips, Darius Williams · Last Season: 24-6 (4-1) · Reg. Runner-Up · MVFC Record: 1-0 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Coming off the best season in Trinity Prep histo- # Name Pos. Ht. Year ry under Coach Hudson, the challenge will be in 0 Alec Holler PG 6'3" Jr. preparing a young and inexperienced ball club. 1 Kayamo Galloway G 6'1" Fr. They do, however, return last year’s leading scor- er and district player of the year in Jasen West, 5 Matt Peterson G 6'0" Sr. along with emerging Alec Holler. With those two 10 Mamush Galloway G 6'0" Fr. alongside seniors Chad Broome-Webster, Sagar 11 Zach Newman G 5'8" Sr. Desai, Zach Newman, and Matt Peterson, and 13 Drew Kotnour G 6'0" Jr. several newcomers who are hungry, the program looks to continue establishing a strong culture. 15 Chris Miliotes F 6'3" Jr. 20 Spencer Fetter G 6'3" So. 21 Chad Broome-Webster F 6'5" Sr. 22 Jasen West PG 6'1" Jr. 23 Chris Cayo SF 6'2" Jr. 24 Sagar Desai F 6'6" Sr. 17 25 Imraan Shivji G 5'7" Jr. SEE MORE AT METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 4 · Head Coach: Antonio Cunningham (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Harper, Bruce, Lettman, Hendrickson · Last Season: 8-19 (3-5) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 0-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER This year the Lions will feature young guards # Name Ht. Year returning for their second season of varsity play. 3 Randy Whyte 6'0" Jr. The Lions, which moved up from 7A, will be 4 Mark McDonald 6'0" Sr. looking to compete in the highly competitive 9A-4 district. Lake Nona is up to the challenge 5 Christian Robertson 5'11" Jr. and feels the future is bright for this young pro- 10 Connor Doobay 6'6" Jr. gram under their second year coach. 12 Bryan Cruz 5'10" Sr. 15 Joshua Cross 6'0" Jr. 21 Xavier Rodriguez 6'1" Jr. 22 Luis Figueroa 5'10" Sr. 25 Dallas Chisholm 6'4" Sr. 30 Collin Brown 5'8" So. 31 Emilio Grullon 6'1" Jr. 32 Miguel Prevost 6'0" Sr. 33 Rickey Fogel 6'2" Jr. 45 Leonardo Arruda 5'9" Sr.

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Mount Dora, FL · Class 3A District 3 · Head Coach: Steven Hayes (16th year) Asst. Coaches: Zo Durias, Steve Brock, Abel Varnadore · Last Season: 25-2 (10-0) · Dist. Runner-Up · MVFC Record: 0-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Bulldogs are going to play fast, shoot a lot of # Name Pos. Ht. threes, and press. It will be a fun team to watch, 0 Hunter Robertson C 6'2" led by sharp shooter Taylor Trudeau and point 1 Joseph Martz PG 5'9" guard Joseph Martz. 2 Sam Brooks SG 5'11" 3 Edwin Chapman PG 5'10" 4 Michael Curtis F 6'0" 5 Will Hadley F 6'1" 14 Daniel Cawthon F 6'0" 15 Erin Collins C 6'0" 22 Jackson Pruim SG 5'10" 23 Taylor Tudeau SG 6'2"

GAME 10: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 11:15 AM 25 AT NOVEMBER FRIDAY, GAME 10: 24 Jacob Sees G 6'0" 30 James Brooks C 6'3" 18 34 Bailey McDaniel G 6'0" 40 Caleb Baker C 6'1" SEE MORE AT GAME 11: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 12:45 AM METROVSFL.COM

Ocoee, FL · Class 8A District 5 · Head Coach: John Siers (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Johnson, West, Rochon, Cranston, Smalley · Last Season: 14-14 (3-2) · Dist. Runner-Up · MVFC Record: 3-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Coach Siers’ second year should be very exciting for Name Pos. Ht. Year the Ocoee community. The Knights have five return- 1 Derrick Rucker G 6'3" So. ing seniors and only lost three players from last year’s 2 Kam Ingram G 5'10" Sr. roster. The team is really buying into the Play Hard and Play Together mentality. With their continued 3 Shane Bryant W 6'1" Sr. dedication in the gym and in the classroom, Ocoee 4 Eisley Porter W 6'3" Sr. is hoping to be poised to make a run at the District 5 Angelo Fort G 6'4" Sr. Championship for the first time in school history. 10 Azim Huston W 6'3" Sr. 12 Sadeem Blake G 6'2" Fr. 15 Oliver Gray W 6'1" Jr. 20 Charles Jenkins F 6'5" Jr. 21 Jamel Pierre W 6'4" Jr. 22 Amilter Esterlin C 6'4" Jr. 23 Jalen Glasford G 6'0" Sr. 24 Wade Duffus F 6'7" Sr.

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Orlando, FL · Class 4A District 6 · Head Coach: Jason Vallery (17th year) Asst. Coaches: Joel Berry Sr., Jeff Deery, Royal Webster, Jason Lee · Last Season: 18-12 (2-3) · Reg. Semifinalist· MVFC Rec: 5-4 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Highlanders will be pursuing District, Re- # Name Pos. Ht. Year gion, and State Championships this season with 1 Desmond King G 5'11" Jr. a talented group of players led by All-State Guard 2 Ian Yurkiewicz G 5'10" Sr. Nick Honor. 3 Nick Honor G 5'11" Jr. 4 Maarek Mascarhenas G 6'1" Sr. 5 Jack Gabriel F 6'5" Jr. 10 Zach Grodski G 6'3" So. 11 EJ Jimenez G 5'10" Jr. 12 Colson Vallery G 5'10" So. 13 Jaxson Strates F 6'8" Jr. 14 Malik Dixon G 6'3" So. 22 Bryton Belvin F 6'6" Jr. 23 Ephod Leonce F 6'2" Jr. 24 Max Horowitz G 5'11" Jr. 19 31 William Saxton F 6'4" Sr. SEE MORE AT Jones High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 5A District 6 · Head Coach: Willie Anderson (1st year) Asst. Coaches: Perry, Henry, Moreno, Davenport, Collins · Last Season: 13-13 (3-2) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 3-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER A new coaching staff at Jones High School this # Name Year season has Willie Anderson and Joshua Perry 4 Jelani Moreno So. leading the troops. This year’s Tigers have a tal- ented group of sophomores, juniors and seniors. 5 Zephaniah Williams Jr. Keys for the season will be tough defense, team 10 Javion Waters Jr. rebounding, overall communication, and playing together as a unit. The talented but inexperienced 11 Kenan Blackshear So. Tigers will count on junior Bishop Bobo to lead 12 Ezekial Williamsonbey So. them during the 2016-2017 season. 13 Bishop Bobo Jr. 21 Dontarvio Dunning Sr. 22 Dieon Fountain Sr. 23 Alec Scarborough Sr. 32 Matt Vereen Sr. 44 Devin Hayes Jr.

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Clermont, FL · Class 8A District 5 · Head Coach: Mike Clutter (16th year) Asst. Coaches: Al Peterson, Grant Mollett, Tim Ferrell, Dave Tucker · Last Season: 10-12 (4-4) · Dist. Quarterfinalist · MVFC Rec: 0-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER After losing seven seniors to graduation last # Name Ht. Year season, the Knights will be looking to build 3 Jared Arellano 5'9" Jr. experience this year with lots of new faces. Re- 5 Therion Pace 6'0" Sr. turning seniors Therion Pace, Demond Gibson, and Jahmeel Scott will provide leadership to this 14 Demond Gibson 6'3" Sr. young but promising group. 20 Darion Carter 6'1" Jr. 22 Yvre Desir 6'1" Sr. 24 Jahmeel Scott 6'0" Sr. 30 Omar Morales 6'3" Jr. 32 Kenley Remonvil 6'1" Jr. 34 Jermaine Thomas 5'8" Jr.

GAME 12: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 2:15 PM 25 AT NOVEMBER FRIDAY, GAME 12: 40 Axel Valentine 6'1" Sr. 42 Justin Thomas 5'8" Jr. 20 44 John Peniche 6'3" Sr. 50 DeVaughan Heard 6'3" Jr. SEE MORE AT GAME 13: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 4:00 PM METROVSFL.COM

Apopka, FL · Class 9A District 3 · Head Coach: Gersino Lubin (3rd year) Asst. Coaches: Oliver, Hardy, Lang, James, Wood · Last Season: 14-12 (4-2) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 7-5 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Mustangs return 10 varsity players led by Ty- # Name Pos. Ht. Year rone Perry, one of the top point guards in the Metro 0 Kevaun Smith G 6'3" Jr. Conf. Paul Reed, a prolific scorer and rebounder who has offers from 23 schools, led Wekiva in scor- 1 Tyrone Perry G 6'1" Jr. ing and rebounds last season in addition to being 3 Keon Morris G 5'11" Sr. named first team all-Metro. Ruben Sheppard, also 4 Samuel Bostick F 6'4" Jr. a prolific scorer, has started the season averaging over 20 points a game. Sheppard along with Marcus 10 Marcus Davis G 6'0" Jr. Davis are among Wekiva’s best defenders. 11 Ryan Jones G 5'11" Sr. 12 Ruben Sheppard G 6'2" Sr. 15 Paul Reed F 6'9" Sr. 21 Germaine Torres G 5'10" So. 23 Darion Holloway F 6'4" Sr. 24 Jeremy Johnson F 6'4" Jr. 34 Dominic Mitchell F 6'3" Jr.

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Windermere, FL · Class 5A District 6 · Head Coach: Ben Wilson (8th year) Asst. Coaches: Williams, Russell, Smith, Martin, Johnson, Ford · Last Season: 27-5 (10-0) · Reg. Semifinalist · MVFC Rec: 2-0 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Lakers will be very different this year. Good size # Name Pos. Ht. Year and some quick, athletic pieces add to their five varsity 2 Rahsaan Lewis PG 5'10" Jr. returners from last year’s championship team. Brand new PG Rahsaan Lewis and will have an immediate im- 3 Jeffrey Watson PG 5'9" So. pact this year, while David Nickelberry (Memphis) and Xion Golding are back and ready to defend the title. A 4 Blake Stillwell PG 6'0" Fr. difficult schedule will test the Lakers early and often as 10 Tommy Stricker SG 6'2" Jr. they try to repeat their title in a new 5A classification. 11 Peter Mitchell F 6'2" Sr. 12 Will Seelman F 6'6" Sr. 15 David Nickelberry SF 6'8" Sr. 22 Shaquan Jules SF 6'7" Jr. 24 Xion Golding G 6'3" Sr. 21 32 Ryan Swoboda C 6'11" Sr. SEE MORE AT Boone High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 8A District 4 · Head Coach: David Martinson (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Kevin Leslie, Stephen Shafer · Last Season: 15-11 (3-2) · District Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 2-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER This season, the Braves come in with a senior # Name Pos. Ht. Year group determined to make a playoff run. Jordan 1 Jason Preston G 6'3" Sr. Morales and Justin Butler, both three-year varsity 2 CJ Reeves F 6'2" Jr. players, lead a group with more varsity experience and depth than Boone has seen in several years. 3 Marlon Allen F 6'5" So. Others to watch include senior Angel Gonzalez, 5 Sean Halloran G 6'0" Jr. senior Patrik Lubin, and junior Sean Halloran, all 10 Ty Bennett G 6'1" Sr. of whom are expected to have big impacts on this 12 Jordan Morales F 6'5" Sr. year’s success. 14 Joey Ketchum G 5'11" Jr. 15 Angel Gonzalez F 6'2" Sr. 21 Da Kevias Bracy C 6'7" Jr. 22 Patrik Lubin F 6'4" Sr. 23 Matthew Sokol G 6'1" So. 24 Justin Butler G 6'0" Sr. 32 DAngelo Muff G 6'0" Sr.

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Oviedo, FL · Class 5A District 6 · Head Coach: Reggie Kohn (3rd year) Asst. Coaches: Steve Kohn, Tony Pitts · Last Season: 22-4 (5-0) · District Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 2-0 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Eagles return three starters from last year’s # Name Pos. Ht. Year 22-4 team. With some new faces, the season is 0 Ryan Williams G 5'9" Jr. full of possibilities for the Eagles. Soar Eagle! 1 Trey Calcutt G 6'2" Jr. 2 Cole Thomas G 6'5" Sr. 3 Greg Gallon G 5'8" Jr. 4 Brandon Urian G 5'9" Jr. 5 Kenny Bradshaw G 5'8" Jr. 10 Matt Gillis G 6'3" So. 11 Josh Cabarrubias G 5'9" Jr. 12 Brooks Cluxton F 6'7" Sr. 13 Christian Jones G 6'3" Jr. 15 Jose Placer G 6'1" Jr. GAME 14: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 5:30 PM 25 AT NOVEMBER FRIDAY, GAME 14: 22 Pascal Marseille G 6'2" Jr. 25 Steve Binkley F 6'4" Jr. 22 30 Joe French G 6'2" Jr. 32 Rocco Corvo G 6'4" Sr. SEE MORE AT GAME 15: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 10:00 AM University High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 4 · Head Coach: Eddie Johnson II (1st year) Asst. Coaches: John Kelly, Glen Ali, Bruce McCray · Last Season: 11-16 (0-4) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 2-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Coming off of an up-and-down season and now Name Pos. Year under the helm of new head coach Eddie Johnson 1 Jonathan Madera G Sr. II, University High is looking to improve on last 2 Stephen Dodson G Jr. season’s 11-16 finish which, while still not where the Cougars want to be, is still a marked improve- 3 Alexander Rodriguez G Sr. ment over the 8-18 record of a season before and 4 Amechi Uzodinma F Jr. shows that the program is moving in the right 5 Dache Jones G Jr. direction. Led by guard Nyameye Adom, Coach 10 Miles Miller F Jr. Johnson believes this will be a bounce-back year. 11 Ramon Vales-Prieto F Jr. 13 Adrien Velasquez F So. 15 Adrian Jones F Sr. 20 Nyameye Adom G Sr. 22 Tyrique Peeler F So. 24 Matthew Brown F Jr. 30 Taesean Jones F Jr. 35 Bruce Whigham F Jr. SEE MORE AT Eustis High School METROVSFL.COM

Eustis, FL · Class 6A District 13 · Head Coach: Ron Devlin (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Dathan Purdy, Marlin Vilius, Tom Young · Last Season: 14-13 (4-6) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 3-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER After graduating 5 seniors, Coach Devlin welcomes # Name Pos. Ht. Year a very young team. Four returning juniors from last 1 Keenon Benn G 6'1" Jr. year’s team are the building blocks. The Panthers will be athletic and try and pressure teams and 3 Willie Shelton F 6'2" Jr. force the tempo. Willie Shelton and Keenon Benn 4 Trevion Jenkins G 6'3" Jr. are two players that should have big years for the Panthers. Three freshmen and two sophomores will 10 Ashton Simmons G 6'0" Jr. have to work together with their veteran teammates 12 JT Cannon F 6'3" Fr. to make a run at the district championship. 14 Bradley Douglas G 6'1" Fr. 22 Gavin Darfus F 6'1" So. 23 Ricardo Wright G 6'2" Fr. 32 Timothy Maye G 6'2" Jr. 34 Thomas Maye F 6'3" So. 23 44 Ayon Skyers F 6'4" Sr. SEE MORE AT METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 4 · Head Coach: David Bailey (4th year) Asst. Coaches: Jakubcin, Wilde, Sinahamu · Last Season: 20-9 (3-1) · Reg. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 4-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER With seven new varsity players, the young Wolves # Name Pos. Ht. Year are looking to be competitive in a tough district as they defend their winning record both from last 2 Jackson St. John G 6'1" Sr. season and from their six years at the Metro vs. 3 Ryan Rivera F 6'4" Sr. Florida Challenge. 4 Hutton Yenor G 6'3" Sr.

5 Billy Meagher F 6'8" Jr.

11 Logan Higgins G 5'11" Jr.

20 Ronald Wolfe F 6'5" Jr.

22 Elwood Tominlison G 6'2" Jr.

25 Roberto Bello G 6'0" So.

35 Jonathan Poole G 6'0" Sr.

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Port Orange, FL · Class 9A District 1 · Head Coach: Joe Giddens (13th year) Asst. Coaches: Ellis, Spegele, Marcus, McCoy, Creggar · Last Season: 22-4 (5-0) · Dist. Champion · MVFC Record: 1-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Hawks have a whole new team this year # Name Pos. Ht. Year and are looking forward to a promising season. 0 Jerry Antoine F 6'6" Sr. Spruce Creek has four new starters and a lot of new talent. 3 Hayden Bieri G 5'11" Sr. 4 Riley Oldham G 5'10" Jr. 5 Reece Mohammed F 6'3" Sr. 11 Rodney Rhoden G 6'4" So. 12 Jelani Bland G 6'2" Sr. 15 Bryan Rerko F 6'3" Sr. 20 Cornelius Smarr F 6'5" Jr. 24 Jhemez Hull F 6'1" Jr. GAME 16: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 11:15 AM 26 AT NOVEMBER SATURDAY, GAME 16: 30 Clint Hubbard G 6'1" Jr. 24 33 Zach Smith C 6'9" Sr. 40 Jeremiah Carter F 6'2" So. SEE MORE AT GAME 17: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 12:45 PM Freedom High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 5 · Head Coach: Tyhron Crawford (3rd year) Asst. Coaches: Morgan, Connole, Woodard, Morejon, Higgins, Alexander · Last Season: 13-16 (1-4) · Dist. Quarterfinalist · MVFC Rec: 2-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Patriots were able to stay in games last year # Name Pos. Ht. Year because of their ability and commitment to playing 0 Jonathan Gonzalez PG 5'5" Fr. defense, losing eight games by six or fewer points. This 1 Kevin Kersaint F 6'1" Jr. year’s team now has another year of varsity experience 2 Kenneth Gaudron F 6'3" Sr. and will continue to build on the foundation laid. Un- 3 Cesar Barrios G 5'11" So. like last year, the Patriots now have seniors, including 4 Ezequiel Rivera F 6'2" Sr. Kenny Gaudron, Diego Colon, and Geraldo Rivera. 5 Austin Thorpe F 6'5" Sr. 10 Diego Colon G 6'1" Sr. 12 Damari Turner G 5'10" So. 13 Geraldo Rivera G 5'11" Sr. 20 Gilmar Orama G 5'10" Sr. 21 Kevin Polanco G 6'1" Jr. 23 Darren Mitchell G 6'1" Jr. 25 Raymond Gonzalez G 5'9" Sr. 32 Jonathan Colon F 6'3" So. 33 Raul Gomez F 6'4" Jr.

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Kathleen, FL · Class 8A District 7 · Head Coach: Thomas Williams III (1st year) Asst. Coaches: Paul Clark, Chris Richard, Kevis Parker, Chris Coleman · Last Season: 12-13 (1-5) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 1-0 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Coach Williams and the Red Devils are optimistic about # Name Pos. Ht. Year their championship chances this season. Kathleen has a 1 Jashaun Dias F 6'5" Sr. veteran group playing with a sense of urgency. Winning 2 Brelan Sneed G 6'2" Sr. a District and Regional title would be good but not good 3 Shelton McNeal G 5'8" Sr. enough. The Red Devils have one goal and focus which is to capture a State Championship. With a new coaching 4 Pat Taylor, Jr. G 5'8" Fr. staff, philosophy, and culture, Kathleen is operating in an 5 Rod Boggan, Jr. G 6'2" Jr. atmosphere conducive to success on and off the court! 10 Jeremiah Walling G 6'3" Jr. 11 James Williams F 6'3" Sr. 12 Leron Bostic G 6'3" So. 20 James Harrison G 5'7" So. 21 Horace Tucker III F 6'3" Fr. 22 Malik Williams G 5'7" Jr. 23 Chris Williams F 6'6" Sr. 33 Brendan Gant F 6'3" So. 25 44 Marcus Henry C 6'5" Jr. SEE MORE AT Evans High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 3 · Head Coach: Rob Gordon (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Pietkiewicz, Ross, Lloyd, Campbell, Poteat · Last Season: 19-10 (3-2) · Dist. Champion · MVFC Rec: 4-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Trojans return nine players (four starters) from # Name Ht. Year last year’s District Championship team. They have 1 Corey Kaiser 6'2" Sr. depth and experience, but still lack size. Kimani 2 Andrew Marsielle 5'10" So. Binder, Ickson Masson, and Jordan Collins are the seniors who will give Evans versatility in scoring 3 Jordan Collins 6'0" Sr. the basketball. The Trojans should have several 4 Darnell Jackson 5'10" Sr. underclassmen play key roles for them this year. 5 Ickson Masson 6'4" Sr. 10 Chris Cheru 6'1" Jr. 11 Kimani Binder 6'3" Sr. 13 Justin Gervais 6'2" Sr. 15 Beau Bridges 6'3" Jr. 21 Andy Antoine 6'5" So. 23 Jermani Davis 6'0" Jr. 24 Jordan Preaster 6'4" So. 30 Omari Jordan 6'5" Fr. 34 Justin Moore 6'4" Jr. SEE MORE AT Poinciana High School METROVSFL.COM

Kissimmee, FL · Class 6A District 13 · Head Coach: Shane Whitsett (4th year) Asst. Coaches: Antonio Wiggins, Wayne Ricks, Craig Walls · Last Season: 27-5 (9-1) · State Champion · MVFC Record: 2-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Having lost five players from last year’s State # Name Pos. Ht. Year Championship team, it may take some time to 1 Taylor Gill PG 5'9" Sr. build team chemistry as they add new players 2 Nate Louis SG 5'11" Sr. to their program. The Eagles expect to compete 3 Brandon Murat G 6'0" Sr. and give themselves a chance to win every game. They will be hurt by the loss of their starting 4 Richard Marc SG 5'9" Jr. point guard for two months due to injury, but 5 Kimar Edwards F 6'4" Jr. they look to use the opportunity to build depth. 10 Kyle Santiago G 5'11" So. 12 Jose Zabala PG 5'9" So. 14 Rene Alexander SF 6'0" Sr. 21 Benjamin Lluin PG 5'7" Jr. 22 Nickinson Sineous F 6'0" Jr.

GAME 18: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 2:15 PM 26 AT NOVEMBER SATURDAY, GAME 18: 32 Willie Sweet F 6'3" Sr. 33 Edmond Warner SF 6'0" Jr. 26 35 Ony Guerrero C 6'3" Jr. 42 Chris Denny SF 5'10" Jr. SEE MORE AT GAME 19: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 4:00 PM Wekiva High School METROVSFL.COM

Apopka, FL · Class 9A District 3 · Head Coach: Gersino Lubin (3rd year) Asst. Coaches: Oliver, Hardy, Lang, James, Wood · Last Season: 14-12 (4-2) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 7-5 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Mustangs return 10 varsity players led by Ty- # Name Pos. Ht. Year rone Perry, one of the top point guards in the Metro 0 Kevaun Smith G 6'3" Jr. Conf. Paul Reed, a prolific scorer and rebounder who has offers from 23 schools, led Wekiva in scor- 1 Tyrone Perry G 6'1" Jr. ing and rebounds last season in addition to being 3 Keon Morris G 5'11" Sr. named first team all-Metro. Ruben Sheppard, also 4 Samuel Bostick F 6'4" Jr. a prolific scorer, has started the season averaging over 20 points a game. Sheppard along with Marcus 10 Marcus Davis G 6'0" Jr. Davis are among Wekiva’s best defenders. 11 Ryan Jones G 5'11" Sr. 12 Ruben Sheppard G 6'2" Sr. 15 Paul Reed F 6'9" Sr. 21 Germaine Torres G 5'10" So. 23 Darion Holloway F 6'4" Sr. 24 Jeremy Johnson F 6'4" Jr. 34 Dominic Mitchell F 6'3" Jr.

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Orlando, FL · Class 2A District 5 · Head Coach: Jonathan McClintock (2nd year) Asst. Coach: Andrew Gustafson · Last Season: 17-12 (4-1) · Regional Semifinalist · First MVFC Appearance SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER CFCA seeks its third consecutive run at the # Name Pos. Ht. Year state playoffs led by Dante Treacy, a 17.2 ppg 1 Visual Russell G 5'11" Fr. All-State performer, and newcomer Delazarus Keys (Troy, AL signee). The Eagles also look to 2 Kendrick Brown SF 6'4" So. Sebastian Brown for scoring punch as well as 3 Jared Milroy F 6'3" Jr. strong interior play from Zen Goodridge and Daniel Rivera. Visual Russell and Kendrick 4 Reece Gustafson SG 6'1" So. Brown will play pivotal roles on defense. 10 Joel Setien G 5'9" Sr. 11 Dante Treacy PG 6'0" Jr. 15 DeLazarus Keys PF 6'8" Sr. 20 Daniel Rivera PF 6'5" So. 21 Zen Goodridge C 6'7" Sr. 23 Sebastian Brown SG 6'2" Sr. 27 32 Justin Milroy F 6'3" Jr. SEE MORE AT Apopka High School METROVSFL.COM

Apopka, FL · Class 9A District 3 · Head Coach: Scott Williams (2nd year) Asst. Coaches: Griseck, Graham, Hood, Rotenberg, Stringer-Bratton · Last Season: 13-14 (4-4) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 3-6 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER A year after a surprising state playoff appearance, the # Name Pos. Ht. Year Blue Darters are hungry for more success but will have 1 Terence McClain PG 6'0" So. to do it with a very young but talented roster. Apopka 2 Cody Griffin G 6'0" Jr. has one senior and five total returnees on this year’s club but will be dangerous by season’s end. Leading the way 3 Maliek Jackson F 6'2" Jr. will be Jai Clark, Rodney Lubin, and Birthel Bridges, 4 Birthel Bridges G 6'0" Jr. and sophomores Nathan Louis and Terence McClain. 5 Isaiah Sutton G 5'9" So. Newcomers Travis Henderson, Maliek Jackson, Cody 10 Santana Martin F 6'1" Jr. Griffin and Elijah Dixon will also b major contributors. 12 Nathan Louis F 6'3" So. 20 Keeving Etienne C 6'4" So. 21 Jacob Hall G 5'11" So. 22 Jai Clark G 6'2" Jr. 23 Travis Henderson F 6'1" Jr. 24 Elijah Dixon F 6'6" Sr. 30 Rodney Lubin G 6'2" Jr. 32 Stacy Jones G 5'8" So.

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Winter Haven, FL · Class 8A District 7 · Head Coach: Tyrone Woodside (9th year) Asst. Coaches: Jamie Phillips and Curtis Reddick · Last Season: 12-15 (2-4) · Dist. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 0-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The Blue Devils look to build on a year filled with a # Name Ht. Year tough schedule and talented sophomores who now 0 Wilton Storr 6'4" Sr. have another year of experience. They are led by Dorian James, a multi-talented wing who adds a 6’9” 1 Bryson Birdsong 6'2" Jr. wingspan. He is joined by two more returning start- 2 Dorian James 6'6" Jr. ers, Bryson Birdsong and super athletic forward Wil- 3 Terrance Anglin 5'8" Jr. ton Storr. The Blue Devils have plenty of depth and experience to bring their exciting brand of basketball. 4 Timothy Lowery 5'11" Jr. 5 Mike Charlotin 5'8" Jr. 11 Chrishawn Butler 6'0" Jr. 12 Tyler Dilts 6'2" Sr. 13 Camren McSpadden 5'8" Sr. GAME 20: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 5:30 PM 26 AT NOVEMBER SATURDAY, GAME 20: 15 Corey Storr 6'6" Sr. 28 20 Tristian Hutton 6'3" Sr. 22 Kevin Anderson 6'4" Jr. SEE MORE AT GAME 21: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 7:00 PM METROVSFL.COM

Winter Park, FL · Class 9A District 4 · Head Coach: Donald Blackmon (4th year) Asst. Coaches: Edwin Howe, Steve Colletes, Alex de la Fe, Terrell Foy · Last Season: 21-10 (4-0) · Reg. Champion · MVFC Record: 5-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Winter Park comes into this season off of their # Name Pos. Ht. Year 7th appearance in the Final Four in 11 years. The 1 Kevin Buckley G 6'5" Sr. Wildcats lost five players from last year’s rotation but return Wyatt Wilkes (FSU commit) and Kevin 3 Wyatt Poole F 6'10" Sr. Buckley (several D1 offers). Mac Poole, Taj Zim- merman, Hunger Hewitt, and Clay Dehart will vill 10 Malcolm Alexander G 6'1" Sr. the void left by graudating seniors as they navigate 11 Adrian Bouchout G 6'4" Sr. a tough schedule toward another playoff run. 20 Hunter Hewitt G 6'2" Jr. 21 Wyatt Wilkes F 6'7" Sr. 23 Taj Zimmerman F 6'4" Sr. 30 Chris Figueroa G 6'5" Sr. 33 Billy McCamy G 6'5" Jr. 35 Clay Dehart G 6'5" Jr.

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Orlando, FL · Class 4A District 3 · Head Coach: Chris Mayberry (16th year) Asst. Coaches: Jimmy Knott, Roy Labrador, Pete Wehry, Albert Settles · Last Season: 25-6 (6-0) · Reg. Champion · MVFC Record: 1-3 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER The First Academy Royals are looking to build on # Name Pos. Ht. Year last year’s State Final Four overtime loss to West- 3 Ben Radcliffe G 6'3" Jr. minster Academy. The Royals return 4 starters from a 26-5 team that should be more mature this 4 Greg Summers G 6'3" Sr. season, including three college signees in Chaundee Brown (Wake Forest), Malik William (Clemson), 10 Steve Branch G 6'3" Jr. and Elijah Jordan (New Hampshire). 11 Cam Williams G 6'1" Jr. 12 Jonah Baker G 6'1" Sr. 13 Elijah Jordan G 6'0" Sr. 15 Joe Deluzio F 6'6" Fr. 21 Brady Chapin F 6'4" Jr. 22 Malik William F 6'8" Sr. 29 23 Chaundee Brown, Jr. G 6'5" Sr. SEE MORE AT Dr. Phillips High School METROVSFL.COM

Orlando, FL · Class 9A District 5 · Head Coach: Anthony Long (15th year) Asst. Coaches: Daniel Batchelor and Sam Suskin · Last Season: 19-9 (3-1) · District Runner-Up · MVFC Record: 8-1 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER Dr. Phillips returns seven players from last year’s playoff # Name Pos. Ht. Year squad, but four will miss the Metro vs. Florida Challenge 1 Keano Calderon W 6'3" Fr. due to the football playoffs. 4-year letterman Nick Smith (NC State: Football) will be counted on for leadership. 4 Braxton Clark F 6'4" Jr. Returning starter Daniel Love should provide some scor- ing punch, and varsity returners Je’Quan Burton, Brax- 10 Daniel Love G 6'1" Jr. ton Clark, and Jordan Poventud will contribute to the 11 Nick Smith W 6'3" Sr. team’s success. The Panthers always play a demanding schedule with the hopes of making a deep playoff run. 12 Je’Quan Burton G 5'9" Jr. 20 Dante Love G 6'0" So. 21 Jordan Poventud F 6'1" So. 22 Marcus Tillman G 6'1" So. 23 Esdras Jean F 6'1" Jr. 34 Enrique Sinigaglia F 6'1" Sr.

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Leesburg, FL · Class 6A District 13 · Head Coach: Sean Campbell (4th year) Asst. Coaches: Cam Smith, Berkley Carey, Adrian Banks, Tramond Harris · Last Season: 23-5 (9-1) · Reg. Semifinalist · MVFC Record: 1-2 SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER With the loss of six seniors, Leesburg is going to # Name Pos. Ht. Year have to lean on a strong core of young, talented 1 Cordrayius Graham G 6'0" Jr. players who are ready to get the job done. Expec- tations are high for 6'0" junior guard Cordrayius 2 Lance Erving G 6'0" So. Graham, 6'0" sophomore guard Lance Erving, 3 Calvin Heflin G 5'9" Jr. and newcomer 6'5" junior guard Keon Ellis. 4 Keon Ellis G 6'5" Jr. 5 Trey Johnson G 6'0" Jr. 10 Andre Graham G 5'9" So. 11 Josh Jones G 5'9" Sr. 15 Quentin Peeples F 6'1" Sr.

GAME 22: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 8:30 PM 26 AT NOVEMBER SATURDAY, GAME 22: 23 Jyre McCloud F 6'3" Fr. 30 24 Ernest Hagins F 6'3" Sr. 35 Deshawn Benton F 6'5" So. HOLIDAY BASKETBALL CAMPS

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