District Play Standouts, SWFL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week was a busy time for high school basketball, where District Champs were crowned for the 2023-24 season. We witnessed a lot of great matchups and performances during district play throughout the entire state, but let's take a closer look at some of the standout performances of our local prospects here in SWFL. From near record-breaking scoring performances to capturing your third-straight title in as many years, SWFL has produced night in and night out throughout these playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579760"],"_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":"Lubsey, who was just named FACA District 16 MVP, has had himself one phenomenal senior year.  The 6'8u0022 forward has been doing it all for the Bobcats this season, where he is averaging 21.4 ppg and 11 rpg.  Lubsey can be force down low, but also has a nice touch and efficient outside game.  He's a tremendous rebounder on both ends of the court and has led North Port 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