Bloomingdale Beats Tocoi Creek in Semifinals

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) girls basketball state championships featured significant performances with Bloomingdale defeating Tocoi Creek 50-39 in the Class 6A semifinals, marking Bloomingdale's third consecutive Final Four appearance and Tocoi Creek's debut at this stage. Despite an impressive 28-point game from Tocoi Creek’s Audrey Beyer, the team struggled with shooting, allowing Bloomingdale to maintain a lead they established early in the game. In another exciting development, Pine Creek's girls team advanced to the Elite 8 for the first time in program history, thanks to a standout performance by Brooklyn Stewart, who contributed critical points and rebounds to secure a 45-37 victory over Ralston Valley. The Class B girls' state basketball quarterfinals also occurred in Lincoln, although specific game details were not provided. Meanwhile, in the boys' division, Leesburg faced Ponte Vedra in the Class 6A semifinals, with Evans also competing for a championship spot for the first time since 2013.