Team Preview: Rockledge Raiders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops staff is taking a closer look inside the elite Florida high school basketball programs, as they gear up for the 2023-2024 season. Our next team feature are the Rockledge Raiders who are arguably one of the top favorites to represent in the Class 5A Final Four in Lakeland. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Colin Kearns, 2nd Season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class: 5A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022-2023 Record: 24-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306087"],"_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 Returners: u003c/strongu003eColin u0022CJu0022 Kearns 6-8 SF (2024). 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