2A-4: St. John Lutheran, Bayshore Christian reach district final

<p>I stopped over to Bayshore Christian in South Tampa for two district semifinals in Class 2A-District 4.</p> <p><em>Results:</em></p> <p><strong>Game 1</strong> -<em> St. John Lutheran 61, Lakeside Christian 38</em><br /> <strong>Game 2</strong> - <em>Bayshore Christian 70, Meadowbrook 50</em></p> <p>Here is a look at some key prospects from both matchups.</p> <h2><strong>Bayshore Christian 70, Meadowbrook 50</strong></h2> <p>The district tournament host Bayshore Christian won by 20 points against a scrappy Ocala Meadowbrook squad. The opening quarter started with a 7-0 Bayshore Christian run before Meadowbrook matched it. With 2:16 left till the half, 2019 guard Garrett Kirkpatrick hit a 3-pointer to give his team a 30-20 advantage. The Faith Warriors (23-3) brought that energy into the second half.</p> <p>2020 guard Jeremiah Wicks led Bayshore Christian with 20 points while Kirkpatrick had 12 points and 2020 forward David Fitzgerald added 11 points. For Meadowbrook (20-7), 2019 guard Zack Stewart finished with a game-high 24 points and 2022 guard Jayden Farber pitched in with 13 points. </p> <p>The most impressive part of this game was the fight and effort given from Wicks, a 5'11" junior guard. The strength and focus were both there for him all night as he went to the rack and fed his teammates with smart passes.</p> <p>I loved the way Fitzgerald got better as the game went on and he's a sneaky good athlete off the bench. Kirkpatrick is a gifted rotational shooter and 2019 forward Darius Lofton (8 points) is a super athletic wing who is hard to slow down when he drives to the lane.</p> <p>For Meadowbrook, Stewart had a hot start and returned from an ankle injury late in the second quarter. The senior leader gave all he could for the Mustangs and he wowed at times with his ability to create inside and shoot from deep. Farber was highly impressive with his muscular frame and confident outside touch for a freshman.</p> <h2><strong>St. John Lutheran 61, Lakeside Christian 38</strong></h2> <p>The Saints (21-5) led 34-13 at the half and never looked back. Led by a pair of 2020 prospects Courtlen Greene (14 points) and Ja’harius Rolle (13 points), St. John Lutheran did its part to advance into Friday’s district final.</p> <p>Greene has some really nice speed for a 6’4” guard/wing. His length is apparent and when he’s able to separate in transition, he’s certainly a factor.</p> <p>Rolle didn’t have the most efficient shooting night, but his ability to attack, fight for loose balls and rebounds was apparent. At 5’9”, he’s quick and strong.</p> <p>For Lakeside Christian, 2020 guard Desmond Conway was the best thing rolling for the Lions (13-10). He has a quiet confidence and a good jumper when given time.</p>