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FHSAA Friday Night Recap

Feb 23, 2013

The Road to Lakeland “Final Four” continues with four more classifications set to crown their champions today for the 2013 season. Classes 5A, 6A, 7A and 8A will determine their state champion starting at 10am, 1:30pm, 5:00 and 8:30pm respectively. The 2012-13 Girls Basketball season is entering its final day and should provide us with more exciting girls basketball before the AAU season starts, which is next month. Enjoy today’s games and continue to support Girls Basketball.


 

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State Championship Previews

Feb 19, 2013

The Road to Lakeland “Final Four” continues with three of eight classifications set to square off today starting with both 1A semifinal games. The first semifinal game begins at 10am followed by the second 1A semifinal game at 11:30am. Then the third game of the afternoon begins with a pair of 2A semifinal match-ups starting at 2:30pm and followed by a 4:00pm tip-off time, which will be the fourth contest of the day. The night cap features two 4A semifinal match-ups, which kicks offs at 7:00pm and 8:30pm respectively.


 

Premium Story Girls Finals Preview Class 5A

Feb 26, 2010

The 5A State Finals features two of the best teams in the state. Here is are preview of the game.


 

Premium Story PRELUDE TO THE TITLE: 3A GAMEDAY- PREVIEW

Feb 25, 2010

The 3A State Finals features two of the best teams in the state. Here is are preview of the game.


 

Premium Story Class 1A Game Preview

Feb 25, 2010

The 1A State Finals features two of the best teams in the state. Here is are preview of the game.


 

Premium Story Girl’s Basketball (2009-2010): State Finals Predictions

Feb 24, 2010

FEBRUARY is defined as a month of heartaches, tears, drained emotions, and uncompleted tasks. Additionally, it’s a month of joy, relief, cheerfulness, and high spirits. Each team competing in the State Finals, will have an opportunity to define it’s own FEBRUARY, this week.


 

Round One Goes to Knight

Dec 15, 2008

This was a Knight to remember for Pine Crest Panthers, as they defeated the American Heritage Patriots 74-72, in an early district 14-3A match-up. Brandon Knight (Pine Crest) scored the game high 35 points, 9 assists and Kenny Boynton, Jr. (American Heritage) finished with 32 points in Round 1.


 

Florida Prospects Pre-Season Player of the Year

Nov 20, 2008

Considered by most collegiate coaches, as a player with the total package, Kenny Boynton, Jr. (aka K.B.) decided to stay in Florida to start his collegiate career. Boynton will enroll at the University of Florida this upcoming summer of June 2009. After dazzling the state with his play for the past four years, Boynton has picked up many awards and accolades. Today we give him another one as he is picked as our Pre-Season Player of the Year. This is normally a premium story that you are reading for free. Join Florida Prospects today and see why we are the best source for High School Sports.


 

Premium Story 2008-2009 Boys Basketball Team Preview

Nov 10, 2008

The 2008-2009 Boys Basketball Season is upon us and what an exciting season it is shaping out to be. Florida Prospects will be your best place for a preview of the season and beyond. Today we we preview 5A state champions Ft. Lauderdale Dillard.


 

Premium Story A Word with Delray Atlantic's Forward Simone Taylor

Jun 4, 2008

Delray Beach rising senior Simone Taylor is one of the top Girls Basketball players in the 2009 class. Florida Prospects Basketball Analyst Tommie Butts recently caught up with Taylor to discuss her upcoming plans.


 

Premium Story Bernard’s Triple Crowns Team Breakdown

May 26, 2008

The Second Annual Fun In The Sun Tournament concluded with a Team Breakdown victory over Hollywood Eagles in the title game. Team Breakdown was led by Sandra Garcia (American Heritage H.S.) with 14 points and Aerial Wilson (Rockledge H.S.) with 11 points to secure a 47-46 win over the Eagles.


 

Fun In The Sun Tournament - Friday Night Results

May 24, 2008

The Fun In The Sun Tournament was very competitive with talented teams in opening Pool play games. Lady Law, in the 15/u division, gave Hollywood Eagles all they can handle in the tournament’s first game.


 

Time To Have Fun In The Sun!!!

May 23, 2008

This Memorial Weekend marks the 2nd Annual Elite AAU Tournament in the state of Florida, THE FUN IN THE SUN TOURNAMENT. This tournament features three of the top elite AAU teams in Florida. Teams such as Hollywood Eagles, Team Essence, and Team Breakdown are considered the main attractors of the tournament, which should make a great basketball weekend.


 

Premium Story Lutley Ready To Prove She Is The Best In the State

May 22, 2008

Throughout the entire 2007-2008 girls basketball season, Pensacola High Tigers was considered one of the best teams in the state. Led by guard sensation, Bianca Lutley, 5’10” junior, the Tigers were flawless until the final game of the season before losing to Orlando Bishop Moore in the Class 4A State Title game.


 

Premium Story Lutley Ready To Prove She Is The Best In the State

May 22, 2008

Throughout the entire 2007-2008 girls basketball season, Pensacola High Tigers was considered one of the best teams in the state. Led by guard sensation, Bianca Lutley, 5’10” junior, the Tigers were flawless until the final game of the season. The Tigers were 27-0 before losing in the Class 4A State Title game against Orlando Bishop Moore.


 

THE FINALE: ONE GAME SEASON

Feb 25, 2008

At the beginning of the season, there are two goals: To play the first and to play the last game of the season. There are teams that have their season come to an abrupt ending without any signs of warning. The other teams end their season, by playing in the last game possible, for a chance to be called the BEST. In Lakeland, there were 12 teams controlling their own destiny by playing in the last game and knowing that this is the last game. The winners will be the State’s six best teams in 2008.


 

Third Annual MLK Dream Classic

Jan 14, 2008

The Florida Prospects’ 3rd Annual MLK Dream Classic was held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Jones High School in Orlando. This event featured top quality teams such as IMG Academy (Bradenton), Norland (Miami), Olympia (Orlando), Atlantic (Port Orange), Evans (Orlando) and Jones (Orlando).


 

Premium Story Brett Gets His Chance to Lead the Hawks

Jun 26, 2007

For the past four years, Lake Howell has been one of the best basketball teams in the state. During that period, the Silver Hawks has been led by three of the top players at their position, Joey Rodriguez, Chandler Parsons and Nick Calathes. The trio led the Silver Hawks to four consecutive final fours and a state championship last year. With the trio gone, Silver Hawks fans will look to guard Brett Chance, the long returning starter off of last year’s team to lead the team back to the finals.


 

Hills Stops Bad Weather and the Tigers

Sep 2, 2006

On a cloudy, muggy and wet night, September 1, 2006 marked the beginning of a rivalry between two cities on different ends of Broward County. Hollywood and Pompano Beach were both represented by two good quality high school football teams, Hills and Blanche Ely, respectively. Blanche Ely Tigers (1-1) ranked 10th and Hollywood Hills Spartans (2-0) ranked 4th in the state. This was round 3 of a fight filled with agony, tears and passion from both squads putting their mark as one of the best in the state.


 

Premium Story Q & A with Gary Clark

Aug 10, 2006

Last year, Gary Clark led Sarasota Booker to the 4A state title defeating Milton in the championship game. Already committed to the University of Florida, Clark talked with Florida Prospects Basketball Analyst Tommie Butts to talk about his future goals and changes he has made since the summer.


 

Premium Story Q & A with Danielle Beneby

Aug 3, 2006

South Broward guard Danielle Beneby is one of the top guards in the state for the class of 2007. Recently he sat down with Florida Prospects Basketball Analyst Tommie Butts to discuss his upcoming year and his plans for his collegiate career.


 

Premium Story Q & A with Joey Rodriguez

Jul 18, 2006

Lake Howell guard Joey Rodriguez is one of the top guards in the nation for the class of 2007. Recently he sat down with Florida Prospects Basketball Analyst Tommie Butts to discuss his upcoming year and his plans for his collegiate career.


 

Premium Story Q & A with Rob Moore Jr

Jun 14, 2006

Every year the state of Florida have many athletes that go under the radar when it comes to getting noticed in the state. Florida Prospects prides ourselves by finding the athletes and showcasing their ability throughout the state. Recently, Florida Prospects Analyst Tommie Butts, got a chance to speak with Rob Moore, a talented guard from Ft. Lauderdale Taravella High to discuss his past season and what colleges he might be interested in.


 

Q & A with Krystal Thomas

Mar 29, 2006

Orlando First Academy’s Krystal Thomas is one of the top girl’s basketball players for the class of 2007. Last year, she helped lead First Academy to the 2A state title and a number two overall ranking on Florida Prospects Final Girls Basketball Rankings. Recently Thomas had some exciting news as she committed to play basketball on the next level. Florida Prospects Basketball Analyst Tommie Butts recently caught up with Thomas to discuss her decision on choosing where she will be playing her college career.


 

Premium Story Florida Prospects Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Mar 24, 2006

Shortly after losing to Palm Beach Dwyer in the state semifinals in the 2004-2005 season, Lake Howell guard Nick Calathes made a decision. He had just put up over 30 points against one of the best players in the state and on the state biggest platform he proved that he was one of the best players in the state as a sophomore. His play in Lakeland was just the beginning of what would be a magnificent junior season ending with him being chose as this year’s Florida Prospects Boys Basketball Player of the Year.


 

 

 

 

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