Top Performances: Day 2 of the state tournament (1A-3A)
On Tuesday, three finals were played in Lakeland, two apiece in Classes 1A, 2A and 3A. Six semifinals will go down on Wednesday in 4A, 5A and 6A.
Results –
1A: Wildwood 62, Blountstown 56
2A: Miami Christian 59, Impact Christian 46
3A: Orlando Christian Prep 66, Ft. Myers Canterbury 48
Here are the top performers from the second day of the tournament.
Marcus Niblack/Darion Wilson (Wildwood)
After rallying Wildwood in the semifinal against Madison on Monday, senior Darion Wilson and sophomore Marcus Niblack did it again to win a state title. Wilson scored 23 points while Niblack had 22 points. They both made clutch jumpers throughout.
KK Godwin/Denzel Washington (Blountstown)
Senior Gulf Coast State commit KK Godwin led his side with 23 points. He kept the Tigers afloat for much of the game even when things looked bleak. His senior counterpart Denzel Washington pitched in with 13 points.
Nassir Little/CJ Walker/Ronaldo Segu/Dejuan Lockett (Orlando Christian Prep)
The Orlando Christian Prep crew played an all-around team game to win its second straight state title. Junior forward CJ Walker led his side with 14 points while seniors Nassir Little and Ronaldo Segu had 10 points and Dejuan Lockett added 10 of his own. Other seniors Jordan Goodson and Jordan Rodriguez each had nine points. It was a true team gameplan from the Warriors.
Neftali Alvarez/Aaron Gedeon/Jeff Hernandez/Marcelo Perez (Miami Christian)
Four seniors did everything they could to guide Miami Christian to its second consecutive state title. Aaron Gedeon and Neftali Alvarez each recorded 12 points while Jeff Hernandez and Marcelo Perez pitched in with 10 points. The Victors were down for a portion of the first half but continued to fight back and started to pull away.
Berrick Jeanlouis (Canterbury)
Senior South Alabama commit Berrick Jeanlouis hustled for his Cougars from start to finish. He had a high flying dunk, block in transition and did all he could to produce a team-high 18 points. Jeanlouis is athletic and long and can get to the rim with ease.
Mike Cole/Jordin Jackson (Impact Christian)
Led by senior forward Mike Cole and his 17 points, Impact Christian played hard against Miami Christian. Cole was essential as an inside presence. Sophomore guard flashed his playmaking and attacking ability with 11 points.
3A Final
Final Score (3A State Final):
Orlando Christian Prep 66, Canterbury 48
The Warriors have won back to back state titles.
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CJ Walker 14
Nassir Little 11@canterburyftmy
Berrick Jeanlouis 18
Alan Cedeno 9 pic.twitter.com/jygUXodLoU— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) March 7, 2018
2A Final
Final Score (2A Final):
Miami Christian 59, Impact Christian 46
The Victors have won 3 straight state titles.
????top scorers @MIACSBasketball
Aaron Gedeon 12
Neftali Alvarez 12@ICALions
Mike Cole 17
Jordin Jackson 11 pic.twitter.com/RyjJnU2F1k— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) March 6, 2018
1A Final
Final Score (1A state final):
Wildwood 62, Blountstown 56
The Wildcats win their 1st state title since 1953.
????top scorers @WMHSWildcats
Darion Wilson 23
Marcus Niblack 22@BlountstownHigh
KK Godwin 21
Denzel Washington 13 pic.twitter.com/sFuyo39JWc— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) March 6, 2018