City Of Palms Classic Preview: Mariner Tritons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 50th Annual City of Palms Classic will be taking place from December 18 through December 23 at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers. Leading up to the nation's prestigious event, Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek will be providing an in-depth preview from several teams in this year's field. Next up, we will be featuring the Mariner Tritons who are making their first appearance in the event since 2016. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach</strong>: Ryan Hercek, 5th Season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Opening Game</strong>: vs Westminster Academy- Monday, 12/18 at 7:00 p.m. ET</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1457204"],"_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":"The 5-11 senior guard is a competent guard who makes the right reads on the offensive end displaying his great court vision. 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