Favorite: Miami Christopher Columbus The Explorers are gunning for a fifth consecutive title in the state’s largest classification, something that has never been done.  While the recent transfer of...

Favorite: Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas This group will miss D.J. Wimbley, now at Florida State, but has the winning pedigree to repeat.  D.J. Sandi, a 6’1 senior, spearheads the point of atta...

Favorite: Fleming Island With quality size and length inside and skilled athleticism on the perimeter, Fleming Island has all the pieces needed to walk away with a state title in front of its homet...

Favorite: Fort Lauderdale Stranahan Last season’s team won the Class 4A title a year ahead of schedule with a thrilling game against St. Pete Gibbs. Four starters return from that squad.  Damari Fo...

We headed over to Maitland to catch Southeastern Prep’s first home SIAA game of the season, taking on Florida Coastal Prep out of Fort Walton Beach.  The Falcons come in as the #7 ranked team in the c...

Regions Two and Three are powerhouses while Regions One and Four are much less so. Favorite: The Villages Charter After coming within three points of knocking off nationally ranked Calvary Chris...

Next Up in our classification previews is Class 2A.  Annually this has became one of the most talent-laden and competitive classifications. Favorite: Miami Riviera Prep The Bulldogs have won thr...

Not surprisingly, Sagemont continued its roll of dominance in winning the Class 1A state title last season.  This year should see many of the same programs in the hunt for a title, but likely a new ki...

We spent time Saturday at the Best of the Best Middle School Showcase, held at The Big House in Tavares.  Marcus Magee and his staff brought in young players from across the state for two days of game...

Last season was the first “Rural” season but perennial power Hawthorne came away with the state title.  This year, the classification seems wide-open.  We have hopes that one day Hawthorne, Williston,...