- November 1, 2024
Loading
Things are heating up on the hardwood as the regular season for girls varsity basketball draws to a close and district tournaments are set to begin on Monday, Jan. 25.
Area public school programs Ocoee (14-6), Olympia (13-9), Dr. Phillips (11-13) and West Orange (11-9) all hope to finish as either district champion or runner-up to advance to their respective state playoffs.
Private schools CFCA (10-13), Foundation Academy (7-12) and Windermere Prep (5-11) are not to be counted out, either.
Legacy Charter (5-12), which is in its first year of existence as a program, is not eligible for the postseason.
TEAMS: West Orange, Apopka, Evans, Wekiva
LOCATION: Apopka High, 555 W. Martin St., Apopka
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: 7 p.m. Jan. 29
THE BUZZ: At 15-4, Wekiva figures to be the favorite, while a young West Orange squad has a good shot at advancing to regionals.
TEAMS: Dr. Phillips, Olympia, Cypress Creek, Freedom, Oak Ridge
LOCATION: Oak Ridge High, 700 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando
GAME: 7 p.m. Jan. 29
THE BUZZ: Rivals Dr. Phillips and Olympia could very well meet to decide the district after each had success during the regular season.
TEAMS: Ocoee, East Ridge, East River, Lake Howell, Lake Minneola
LOCATION: Lake Minneola High, 101 N. Hancock Road, Minneola
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: 7 p.m. Jan. 29
THE BUZZ: Ocoee has dominated district play, making it a favorite to emerge as the district champ.
TEAMS: Foundation Academy, Windermere Prep, Lake Mary Prep
LOCATION: Foundation Academy, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: 7 p.m. Jan. 30
THE BUZZ: Foundation is 3-0 in district play as of Jan. 17, meaning it will receive a first-round bye and automatically qualify for the regional tournament.
TEAMS: CFCA, Agape, Geneva, International Community, Orlando Christian Prep
LOCATION: International Community School, 4800 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park
GAME: 7 p.m. Jan. 29
THE BUZZ: After struggling in district play, CFCA faces an uphill battle, while OCP figures to be the favorite to take the district.