Team Preview: Calvary Christian Academy Eagles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops staff is taking a closer look at the reigning state champions in all seven classifications, as we preview the 2022-2023 high school basketball season in the state of Florida. Our next feature is the reigning class 4A champion and inaugural national champion Calvary Christian Academy Eagles out of Fort Lauderdale. The Eagles have decided to go the independent route for the next two seasons, as they will be playing a national schedule. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HC: Cilk McSweeney, 9th Season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class: Independent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2021-2022 Record: 26-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_632b263a79d4b","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["709228"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eKey Returnersu003c/strongu003e: [player_tooltip player_id='709228' first='Carl' last='Cherenfant'] 6-6 CG (2023)rnrnCherenfant, is a four-star guard with pure athleticism and is not afraid to attack the basket. He can also score off the dribble or from beyond the arc. Cherenfant averaged 9.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game last season helping lead the Eagles to their second state championship, as well as their first national championship in school history. 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Warren also has a high tendency to collect rebounds and blocking shots with his length and size. 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The 3-star forward currently has no reported offers, but has had Memphis and Ohio in contact with him this fall.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["947288"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eSleeper Prospect: u003c/strongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='947288' first='Jaylen' last='Curry'] 6-2 PG (2023)rnrnCurry, is a North Carolina native and transferred to Calvary Christian Academy during the offseason. Curry plays with complete control and poise, whether he is the primary ball handler or playing off the ball. Curry also has great court vision and has a high basketball IQ, also knowing how to get his teammates involved. 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