Lake Highland Prep vs. The First Academy: Five Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The First Academy Royals pulled off a thrilling 57-56 victory over Lake Highland Prep on Friday here in Orlando, Florida. Prep Hoops scout Riley Sheppard witnessed all four quarters and is here to tell you his five standout performers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055720"],"_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":"De Jesus was all over the place Friday night, and as the cherry on top, scored the game-winning bucket for The First Academy. There are so many things to like about the junior guards game, his quick release and high arching shot, the acceleration with the basketball in hand. 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