Game Forum: Riviera Prep @ Westminster Academy
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Riviera Prep held off a furious comeback by Westminster Academy to win the 3A regional final 77-64. The Bulldogs took a 61-39 lead after three quarters and led 69-58 with 1:48 remaining. Riviera Prep hit eight 3-pointers in the first…
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Continue ReadingRiviera Prep held off a furious comeback by Westminster Academy to win the 3A regional final 77-64. The Bulldogs took a 61-39 lead after three quarters and led 69-58 with 1:48 remaining. Riviera Prep hit eight 3-pointers in the first half to go up 42-27. The Bulldogs will face Holy Trinity Episcopal in the 3A state semifinals in Lakeland.
Standouts:
Esteban Lluberes Esteban Lluberes 5'10" | PG Riviera Prep | 2022 State FL – Riviera Prep
2022 Esteban Lluberes Esteban Lluberes 5'10" | PG Riviera Prep | 2022 State FL finished with a team-high 21 points and hit three 3-pointers for the Bulldogs. Many of his deep shots were from all over the court, including one at the end of the 1st quarter. Overall, he scored on all three levels and used his quick hands to create steals on defense. Lluberes was able to finish off one Westminster Academy turnover with a nifty up and under. The Lynn commit poked a steal from 2023 Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL and avoided 2025 Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL on the other end using his finesse and body control. This was a prime time performance from Riviera Prep’s senior leader.
Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL – Westminster Academy
2023 Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL kept Westminster Academy alive with 16 of Westminster Academy’s 27 points in the first half. The 6-foot-8 power forward was efficient around the basket with multiple moves. Carey’s jump hook was working and his spin move in the paint was effective. Furthermore, Carey did a nice job using his body to finish against a big defender in 6-foot-10 Edward Nnamoko Edward Nnamoko 6'10" | C Riviera Prep | 2022 State FL . His muscle is a tough burden for any defender inside five feet. Overall, Carey finished with 22 points and at least 13 rebounds.
Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL – Westminster Academy
2025 Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL got off to a slow start with nine points through three quarters. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard then exploded in the fourth quarter with 16 points and three 3-pointers. I thought Lloyd started to find his groove after converting a tough transition layup and-one in the fourth quarter. As I’ve seen all year, his burst into the lane is incredible and he plays through tough contact. I give Lloyd credit after a tough first 24 minutes with several missed shots and a few turnovers. The Westminster Academy run would not have been possible without him.
Dante Allen Dante Allen 6'5" | SF Riviera Prep | 2025 State #57 Nation FL – Riviera Prep
2025 Dante Allen Dante Allen 6'5" | SF Riviera Prep | 2025 State #57 Nation FL finished with 14 points and at least four boards. I thought the 6-foot-4 guard did a nice job scoring off turnovers in transition using his ball handle and athleticism. Allen can really move in the open floor and was effective attacking the center of the lane. He also hit a 3-pointer and a mid-range shot. On defense, I was impressed with his movement and ability to guard on the perimeter. Allen has a lot of versatility on both sides of the floor.
Enrique Perez – Riviera Prep
2022 Enrique Perez hit two 3-pointers early that helped catapult Riviera Prep to its big lead. Overall, the 6-foot guard finished with 12 points and hit clutch free-throws down the stretch. Perez found his spot and played with poise in the victory.
Edward Nnamoko Edward Nnamoko 6'10" | C Riviera Prep | 2022 State FL – Riviera Prep
2022 Edward Nnamoko Edward Nnamoko 6'10" | C Riviera Prep | 2022 State FL finished with 11 points and at least seven rebounds and three blocks. I thought the 6-foot-10 center did a pretty good job against a big body in Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL , especially in the second half. Nnamoko got his hands on a few of Carey’s lay-in attempts at the rim. He also converted on a lob or two above the glass using his natural length and burst from his lower frame. Nnamoko holds offers from Longwood, Winthrop, Tulsa, Temple, Old Dominion and Stamford.
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