Top 5 Games to Watch: Week 11

We have entered the final week of the regular season in Florida high school basketball and this week is no different. Prep Hoops Florida is taking a deeper dive at which five games have our eye this week. Keep note that this week’s scheduled games will not have an impact on district tournament seeding or ranking. Find out which games make the cut below:

Orlando Christian Prep at Winter Haven- Tuesday at 7:00pm: Our first matchup features two Top 10 heavyweights in their respective classifications, as the Orlando Christian Prep Warriors (17-2) led by 6’4 junior guard Isaiah Brown Isaiah Brown 6'5" | CG Orlando Christian Prep | 2024 State #138 Nation FL leading the team averaging 19.2 points per game this season and 6’0 junior guard Ameer Ramadan Ameer Ramadan 6'0" | PG Orlando Christian Prep | 2024 State FL who is averaging 13.8 points per game for the Warriors. On the other side, the Winter Haven Blue Devils (18-4) come in having won five of their last six games including three straight. Keep an eye on 6’6 junior forward Isaac Celiscar Isaac Celiscar 6'6" | SG Winter Haven | 2024 State FL who is averaging a team best 16.0 points and 8.8 rebounds per game this season. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’5 junior guard Jamie Phillips Jamie Phillips 6'5" | CG Winter Haven | 2024 State FL Jr. who is averaging 15.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season. Other names to keep an eye on will be FAMU signee Kjei Parker Kjei Parker 6'1" | CG Bartow | 2023 State FL and University of Georgia signee Dylan James Dylan James 6'8" | SF Winter Haven | 2023 State #48 Nation FL .

North Florida Educational Institute at Providence School- Tuesday at 7:00pm: The Northeast Florida area will be buzzing with this matchup, as the NFEI Eagles (15-7) led by 6’6 senior guard Isaac Taveras Isaac Taveras 6'6" | SG North Florida Educational Institute | 2023 State #171 Nation FL who is averaging a team best 23.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game this season. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’2 senior guard Juan Batista Juan Batista 6'2" | CG North Florida Educational Institute | 2023 FL who is averaging 10.5 points and 2.8 rebounds per game this season. On the other side, the Providence Stallions (22-1) come into play on an 11-game winning streak and are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A. Watch out for 6’7 junior wing Jaylen Robinson Jaylen Robinson 6'6" | SF DME Academy | 2024 State FL , 6’6 junior guard Chris Arias (Jacksonville University commit) and 6’6 senior guard Mason Lee Mason Lee 6'6" | SF Providence | 2023 State FL (North Florida commit).

The First Academy (Orlando) at Oak Ridge- Wednesday at 7:00pm: The First Academy Royals (15-8) will look to get back into their winning formula after losing three straight games. Keep an eye on 6’3 freshman guard Donovan Williams Jr. in this matchup who is averaging a team best 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’2 junior guard Lorenzo DeJesus who is averaging a 13.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game this season for the Royals. On the other side, for the Oak Ridge Pioneers (14-8) keep an eye on 6’5 junior guard Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson 6'6" | SF Oak Ridge | 2024 State FL who leads the team in scoring, averaging 17.9 points per game. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’5 junior guard Jordan Tillery Jordan Tillery 6'3" | CG Dr. Phillips | 2024 State FL who is averaging 14.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game this season for the Pioneers. Other names to keep an eye on feature 6’6 junior wing Cameron Simpson Cameron Simpson 6'6" | SF Oakridge | 2024 State FL and 6’0 sophomore guard Jalen Reece Jalen Reece 5'11" | PG Oak Ridge | 2025 State FL .

Victory Christian Academy vs Olympia- Saturday at 6:00pm: This matchup features two highly ranked and skilled point guards led by 6’3 junior guard Lorenzo Cason Lorenzo Cason 6'2" | PG Victory Christian | 2024 State FL for Victory Christian Academy and 6’1 senior guard Edgerrin “Jizzle” James Jr. who has signed with the University of Cincinnati for the Titans. Also keep an eye on 6’3 junior guard Jordan Lanier Jordan Lanier 6'4" | PG Victory Christian | 2024 State FL and 6’0 junior guard Mike Andino Mike Andino 6'0" | PG Victory Christian Academy | 2024 State FL for Victory Christian Academy who can score and facilitate.

Tampa Catholic vs Winter Haven- Saturday at 9:00pm: In the final matchup of the annual Mosaic Stinger Shootout at Bartow High School, the Tampa Catholic Crusaders are led by 6’6 junior guard Karter Knox Karter Knox 6'6" | SG Tampa Catholic | 2024 #5 Nation GA , 6’3 senior guard Eddrin Bronson Eddrin Bronson 6'4" | PG Tampa Catholic | 2023 State #266 Nation FL (Furman University signee) and 6’0 sophomore guard Isaiah Campbell-Finch Isaiah Campbell-Finch 6'1" | PG Tampa Catholic | 2025 State FL . On the other side, the Winter Haven Blue Devils (18-4) come in having won five of their last six games including three straight. Keep an eye on 6’6 junior forward Isaac Celiscar Isaac Celiscar 6'6" | SG Winter Haven | 2024 State FL who is averaging a team best 16.0 points and 8.8 rebounds per game this season. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’5 junior guard Jamie Phillips Jamie Phillips 6'5" | CG Winter Haven | 2024 State FL Jr. who is averaging 15.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season. Other names to keep an eye on will be FAMU signee Kjei Parker Kjei Parker 6'1" | CG Bartow | 2023 State FL and University of Georgia signee Dylan James Dylan James 6'8" | SF Winter Haven | 2023 State #48 Nation FL .