Week 4: Top Performances and Game Recaps

We are four weeks through the regular season across the state of Florida. Holiday tournaments will be kicking off over the next couple of weeks all around the state. Here is a look at who stood out this week (December 12-17)

Standout Performances

Michael Bradley Michael Bradley 6'1" | PG Mater Academy | 2023 State FL – 21 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals in 91-56 win over Florida Christian (Monday, 12/12)

Cameron Simpson Cameron Simpson 6'6" | SF Oakridge | 2024 State FL – 26 points in 84-47 win over Winter Park (Monday, 12/12)

Lorenzo Cason Lorenzo Cason 6'2" | PG Victory Christian | 2024 State FL – 33 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in 91-69 win over Lake Wales (Monday, 12/12)

Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL – 14 points and 13 rebounds in 66-58 win over North Broward Prep (Tuesday, 12/13)

Kennen Ayala- 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in 60-46 win over Carrollwood Day (Tuesday, 12/13)

Ty Owens Ty Owens 6'0" St lucie west centennial | 2023 FL – 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in 67-54 win over Vero Beach (Tuesday, 12/13)

Princeton Gordon- 17 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks in 87-80 win over South Lake (Tuesday, 12/13)

Jahmari Johnson Jahmari Johnson 6'4" | CG Gateway Charter | 2023 State FL – 29 points and 12 rebounds in 80-66 win over Port Charlotte (Tuesday, 12/13)

Joshua Lewis Joshua Lewis 6'7" | SF Blake | 2025 State FL – 15 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks in 75-39 win over Middleton (Wednesday, 12/14)

Edgerrin “Jizzle” James Jr.- 29 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in 79-54 win over Evans (Wednesday, 12/14)

Cameron Boozer Cameron Boozer 6'8" | PF Columbus | 2025 State FL – 31 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists in 88-48 win over Miami Palmetto (Wednesday, 12/14)

Zechariah Poyser Zechariah Poyser 5'11" | PG Wildwood | 2023 FL – 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 59-51 win over Leesburg (Thursday, 12/15)

Lumon May Jr.- 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in 93-90 overtime loss to Pine Forest (Thursday, 12/15)

Ramone Seals Ramone Seals 6'4" | CG SLAM Tampa | 2024 State FL – 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in 77-40 win over Woodville-Tompkins (Georgia) (Friday, 12/16)

Jordan Naylor Jordan Naylor 6'5" | PG Canterbury | 2024 State FL – 26 points and 17 rebounds in 73-55 win over Oxbridge Academy (Friday, 12/16)

Games I Attended

Tuesday, December 13: IMG Academy 64, Tampa Catholic 59: In a back-and-forth contest and a sell-out crowd at Kevin Knox II Fieldhouse the stars were on display. The visiting Ascenders would come out with the win, led by Maryland commit Jamie Kaiser Jamie Kaiser 6'6" | SF IMG Academy | 2023 State #67 Nation FL and Georgia Tech commit Blue Cain Blue Cain 6'4" | SG IMG Academy | 2023 State #102 Nation FL . The host Tampa Catholic Crusaders were led by junior guard Karter Knox Karter Knox 6'6" | SG Tampa Catholic | 2024 State #5 Nation FL finishing with a game-high 24 points and 6 rebounds in the loss. Furman University signee Eddrin Bronson Eddrin Bronson 6'4" | PG Tampa Catholic | 2023 State #266 Nation FL added 21 points of his own.

Wednesday, December 14: Brooks-DeBartolo 83, Bell Creek Academy 81 (OT): Despite star freshman Jermal Jones Jr Jermal Jones Jr 6'5" | CG Bell Creek Academy | 2026 State FL . not playing due to an injury, the Bell Creek Academy Panthers got a ton of production from 6’5 sophomore guard Caleb Sanders Caleb Sanders 6'5" | SF Bell Creek Academy | 2025 State FL finishing with a game-high 30 points. The Brooks-DeBartolo Phoenix were led by 6’3 junior guard Ezekiel Udozorh finishing with a team-high 24 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field, including the game-winner.

Friday, December 16: Archbishop Stepinac (New York) 52, Vashon (Missouri) 44: The Vashon Wolverines were led by junior wing Kennard Davis finishing with a team-high 13 points and 5 rebounds in the loss. The Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders got huge contributions from 6’3 junior combo guard Boogie Fland finishing with a game-high 24 points, with 13 of them coming in the first half. Sophomore guard Danny Carbuccia also contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds in the win, making some clutch shots down the stretch.

Friday, December 16: Lake Highlands (Texas) 76, Newton (Georgia) 68 (OT): In the best game on the Opening Day of the 49th Annual City of Palms Classic, the Lake Highlands Wildcats were led by the top-ranked junior recruit in the nation Tre Johnson’s 27 points and 9 rebounds. The Rams made a furious comeback to end regulation erasing a 13-point deficit in the last 3:32. The Rams were led by UConn commit Stephon Castle’s triple-double finishing with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Saturday, December 17: Providence (Jacksonville) 65, The Villages Charter 23: The Providence Stallions were in complete control from the opening tip as they started out the game on a 21-5 run. The Stallions were led by 6’6 junior wing Chris Arias finishing with 17 points and 3 rebounds. Jaylen Robinson Jaylen Robinson 6'6" | SF Providence | 2024 State FL added 15 points, while North Florida commit Mason Lee Mason Lee 6'6" | SF Providence | 2023 State FL finished with 14. The Villages were led by Alabama commit Sam Walters Sam Walters 6'9" | PF The Villages | 2023 State #96 Nation FL finishing with 9 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.

Saturday, December 17: IMG Academy Blue 71, Westminster Academy 68: A furious comeback attempt by the Westminster Academy Lions occurred little-to-late as they erased a 22-point deficit and cut it down to three in the fourth quarter. The Ascenders were led by 6’3 junior guard Gerard O’Keefe Gerard O’Keefe 6'4" | CG IMG Academy | 2024 State FL finishing with a game-high 18 points. Westminster Academy was led by 6’8 freshman forward Alex Constanza with 17 points. Alex Lloyd, RJ Livingston, Dwayne Wimbley Dwayne Wimbley 6'6" | SG Dillard | 2025 State FL and Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL were all in double-figures as well for the Lions.

Saturday, December 17: Centennial (California) 61, Winter Haven 58: The Winter Haven Blue Devils appeared to have the nation’s 4th ranked team, according to MaxPreps on the ropes were led by junior forward Isaac Celiscar Isaac Celiscar 6'6" | SG Winter Haven | 2024 State FL ‘s 18 points. Georgia commit Dylan James Dylan James 6'8" | SF Winter Haven | 2023 State #48 Nation FL and Florida A&M commit Kjei Parker Kjei Parker 6'1" | CG Bartow | 2023 State FL each added 13 points in the loss. On the other side, future Duke Blue Devil Jared McCain was efficient in all three phases finishing with a game-high 29 points in front of his future head coach Jon Scheyer.