Prep basketball teams reach postseason play

ANDREA MUJICA STAFF WRITER

For some prep basketball teams in the West Orange and Southwest Orange areas, the 2022 season has not yet come to an end. A number of teams have become district champions, advancing to regional play, while other teams are still in the pursuit of a district championship title or even waiting to find out who their opponents will be.

CENTRAL FLORIDA

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

GIRLS

The CFCA girls varsity basketball team has an 18-7 overall season re- cord and a 1-0 district record.

As the No. 1 seed in Class 2A, District 7 — despite their loss against Faith Christian 66-59 during the district championship game — the Lady Eagles are set to face Legacy Charter at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Legacy Charter.

Both schools will face each other in what could be called a “Battle of the Eagles” during one of the Region 2 quarterfinal games to see which of the two Eagles will make it to the regional semifinal.

DR. PHILLIPS GIRLS

The Dr. Phillips High School girls varsity basketball team became the

2023 FSHAA Class 7A, District 5 champions after defeating Oak Ridge 64-53 Friday, Feb. 3. With an 18-game winning streak and a 25-1 overall season record, the Lady Panthers are set to host Harmony High School (16-4) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, during one of the Region 2 quarterfinal games.

FOUNDATION ACADEMY BOYS

The Foundation Academy boys varsity basketball team advanced to postseason play after defeating Liberty High School 94-60 during a home, non-district game Thursday, Feb. 2.

SPONSORED BY MARK’S FLOORING AND SHANNON TILL/STATE FARM IN FOWLER GROVES