5A District 9

Tampa Catholic will separate themselves as the best in this district. Berkeley Prep and Brooks DeBartolo will battle and Cardinal Mooney will try to stay competitive.  Sarasota Military Academy and Clearwater Central Catholic must find ways to win. 

Teams:

• Berkeley Prep
• Tampa Catholic
• Sarasota Military Academy
• Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate
• Cardinal Mooney
• Clearwater Central Catholic

Returning and Impact Players:

Tampa Catholic:

• Coming off a 25-6 overall record and going 10-0 in districts last year, Coach Don Dziagwa and top national prospect 2017 SF Kevin Knox looks ready to win there district again.  The Crusaders looses a outside threat in graduating Thomas Dziagwa to Oklaoma State but will not loose a step with much help from 2018 PG Tai Strickland and 2018 transfer SG Messiah Turner.
  

Brooks DeBartolo Colligiate:

• Coach Lavel Dumont has a different looking team this year but still has experience.  The back-court that consist of 2018 Brandon Hale and 2019 Liron Thomas are very vibrant offensively.  The solid piece that’s must be the focus is 2017 PF Craig Hall, he’s a good shot blocker, weak side defender and rim runner.  2018 SF DeShawn Todman will be the x-factor for the phoenix.
  

Berkeley Prep:

• 2017 F Kaleeyl Findlay will be the most consistent piece and force in the paint.  The Buccaneers has a few guys to watch for in 2018 Myles Hyatt and 2019 Kegan Karnes, they will play hard for Coach Bobby Reinhart.  

Predictions:

1. Tampa Catholic
2. Berkeley Prep
3. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate
4. Cardinal Mooney
5. Sarasota Military Academy
6. Clearwater Central Catholic