URGENT UPDATE: High school sports scores from Orlando are in, showcasing thrilling matchups across basketball and soccer as teams battled fiercely on December 31, 2023.
In boys basketball, the Winter Park Wildcats dominated the Spruce Creek Hawks with a decisive score of 52-36. Star player Will Ryan led the charge, scoring 22 points to propel his team to a record of 10-5.
Other notable scores included:
– DeLand 57, Astronaut 34
– Bradenton Christian 60, Orangewood Christian 59
– Lake Mary 55, Buckford (GA) 50
– Gateway 76, Space Coast 41
– Lake Buena Vista 44, St. Stephen’s Episcopal 41
– New Smyrna Beach 53, Lake Brantley 43
In girls basketball, Dr. Phillips triumphed over Lyman with a staggering score of 51-17. MorningJoi Baker-Hopson contributed 8 points for Lyman, which now stands at 5-8.
The action continued in boys soccer at the prestigious Mike Stone Invitational, hosted by Bishop Moore High School. In a thrilling fifth-place match, the Winter Park Wildcats and Winter Springs ended regulation tied at 4-4, with Winter Park ultimately winning 3-2 in penalty kicks.
Key highlights included:
– Brian Muhja and Miguel Martinez each netting 2 goals and an assist for Winter Park.
– In the championship, New Smyrna Beach battled Bishop Moore, resulting in a 0-0 tie, with New Smyrna securing victory 3-2 in PKs. Despite the loss, Cooper Ball of Bishop Moore was named offensive MVP, while Evan Ashberg from New Smyrna Beach took home the defensive MVP honors.
This year’s tournament also recognized outstanding players, including Colin Norton and Brooklyn Black from Bishop Moore, along with local all-tournament honorees such as Javier Brown (Winter Springs), Jay Nielsen (Winter Park), Amari Brown (Ocoee), and David DeSouza (Ocoee).
With these exciting developments in high school sports, fans are eager to catch the upcoming games as teams prepare for the next round of competitions. Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses!
