Mosaic Stinger Shootout: Day Two Preview
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The 14th Annual Mosaic Stinger Shootout continues today and Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek will be on site at Bartow High School covering the final five games of the event. Here is everything you need to know…
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Continue ReadingThe 14th Annual Mosaic Stinger Shootout continues today and Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek will be on site at Bartow High School covering the final five games of the event. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Day 2 of the shootout.
Newsome vs Santa Fe Catholic- 2:30pm: The Newsome Wolves (21-3) look to bounce back after sustaining a 54-48 loss to Wharton in their last game and have now dropped two of their last three games. Keep an eye on 6’5 senior small forward Aiden Carver Aiden Carver 6'5" Newsome | 2023 FL in this matchup for the Wolves who is one of the best perimeter shooters in this shootout. On the other side, the Santa Fe Catholic Hawks (15-9) will look to get back on track heading into the district tournament after going 2-3 in their last five games. Keep an eye on 6’0 sophomore guard Tate Darner Tate Darner 6'0" | SG Santa Fe Catholic | 2025 State FL who is averaging a team best 13.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season.
Miami Norland vs Auburndale- 4:30pm: The Miami Norland Vikings (16-7) will be making their way from South Florida area after coming off a down-to-the-wire 75-73 win over Miami Northwestern on Friday night. Keep an eye on 6’6 junior guard Triston Wilson Triston Wilson 6'6" | SG Norland | 2024 State FL who is averaging a team best 17.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season for the Vikings. Another name to keep an eye on will be Presbyterian College signee Carl Parrish Carl Parrish 6'3" | PG Miami Norland Sr | 2023 State FL who is averaging 15.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. On the other side, for the Auburndale Bloodhounds (17-7) keep an eye on double-double machine senior forward Nehemiah Turner Nehemiah Turner 6'8" | PF Auburndale | 2023 State FL who is averaging 15.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game this season.
Berkeley Prep at Bartow- 6:00pm: The Berkeley Prep Buccaneers (20-2) come into play today on an 11-game winning streak and have momentum carrying in the right direction heading into the postseason. The Buccaneers have been led by 6’1 senior guard George Kimble and 6’5 junior small forward Donnie Morris Donnie Morris 6'5" | SF Berkeley Prep | 2024 State FL throughout the season. The Bartow Yellow Jackets (13-11) will look to get back into their winning ways after dropping three of their last four games, including a 80-63 loss to Windermere last night in Day 1 of the event. Keep an eye on 6’0 sophomore guard Lawrence Horton who is leading the team averaging 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Another name to keep an eye on is 6’3 junior small forward Jayson Williams who is averaging 12.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per game this season for the Yellow Jackets.
Olympia vs Victory Christian Academy- 7:30pm: The Olympia Titans (23-1) come into play on a 13-game winning streak and have one of the craftiest guards in the state of Florida, in 6’2 senior point guard Jizzle James who has signed with the University of Cincinnati. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’3 junior guard Kaiden White who is averaging 10.1 points per game this season for the Titans. On the other side, the Victory Christian Academy Storm (19-5) will look to bounce back after a 94-78 loss to SLAM Academy on Thursday night. Keep an eye on 6’2 junior guard Lorenzo Cason Lorenzo Cason 6'2" | PG Victory Christian | 2024 State #75 Nation FL who can score in a variety of ways, as well as 6’0 junior guard Mike Andino Mike Andino 6'0" | PG Victory Christian Academy | 2024 State FL .
Tampa Catholic vs Winter Haven- 9:00pm: In the final game of the 14th Annual Mosaic Stinger Shootout, the Tampa Catholic Crusaders (14-9) have played a loaded schedule all season and tonight’s matchup will be no different. Keep an eye on 6’6 junior guard Karter Knox Karter Knox 6'6" | SG Tampa Catholic | 2024 #6 Nation GA who is averaging a team-best 20.0 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’3 senior guard Eddrin Bronson Eddrin Bronson 6'3" | PG Tampa Catholic | 2023 State #266 Nation FL who is averaging 17.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game this season for the Crusaders. On the other side for the Winter Haven Blue Devils, keep an eye on 6’6 junior forward Isaac Celiscar Isaac Celiscar 6'6" | SG Winter Haven | 2024 State #263 Nation FL who is averaging 16.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Also keep an eye on 6’5 junior guard Jamie Phillips Jamie Phillips 6'5" | CG Winter Haven | 2024 State FL Jr., 6’1 senior guard Kjei Parker Kjei Parker 6'1" | CG Bartow | 2023 State FL and 6’9 senior forward Dylan James Dylan James 6'8" | SF The Rock | 2023 State #48 Nation FL for the Blue Devils.