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Providence coach Jim Martin crowds with players during a timeout against Nice during the men's basketball high school 9:12 Fortegra Invitational on December 10, 2022 at FSCJ South Campus. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]

boys basketball

Times-Union will feature the top boys’ high school basketball teams from Jacksonville and Northeast Florida teams through December 31 for the 2022-23 FHSAA season.

1. Providence

12-1, Class 3A

Before: 1.

Last week: 58-50 win over Shady Spring, 46-33 win over Charlotte, 53-36 loss against Winter Haven, 73-33 win against Ocala Vanguard.

This week: Friday vs. Ponte Vedra.

Summary: The stallion was ultimately defeated by the Sun Kingdom champion Winter Haven for the first time, but has not been beaten by a local school since December 2021.

2. Pontevedra

9-3, Class 6A

Before: 2.

Last week: 55-54 win over Kings Ridge Christians, 71-60 loss to Savannah Johnson and 62-53 loss to St Andrews.

This week: Friday in Providence.

Summary: The flu-weakened Sharks have dropped two games in Georgia despite forward Israel Nouf’s career games.

3. Oakleaf

11-1, Class 6A

Before: 5 (draw).

Last week: 64-26 vs McKeel, 69-27 vs DeLand, 62-36 vs Hialeah American.

This week: Tuesday vs. Sandalwood, Friday vs. Orange Park.

Summary: Aaron Rivers and Cameron Coachman starred in the Knights’ sweep of the Gus Gibbs Memorial Tournament in DeLand.

4. Impact Christian

9-2, Class 2A.

Before: 3.

Last week: Off.

This Week: Monday vs. University Christian, Thursday vs. Ribot, Friday vs. NFEI.

Summary: Three interesting matchups for the Lions are on the horizon, starting with the Bernard Wilkes Classic vs. Orel Gray and UC on Monday.

5. Paxson

11-1, Class 4A.

Before: Not ranked.

Last week: A 76-55 win against Glynn Academy and a 53-44 win against Toombs County.

This Week: Stanton on Tuesday and Bishop Snyder on Friday.

At a glance: The Golden Eagles surged into the polls after winning two games in Georgia.

On the bubble: Bishop Kenny (8-3, 4A), Boles (9-3, 4A), Columbia (9-5, 5A), Episcopal (8-4, 3A), Nice (12-3, 6A), NFEI (8-4, 2A), Orange Park (9-4, 6A), Ribault (10-2, 4A), St Joseph (8-2, 2A)

women’s basketball

Times-Union will feature the top girls’ basketball teams from Jacksonville and Northeast Florida teams through December 31 for the 2022-23 FHSAA season.

1. Bishop Kenny

14-1, Class 4A

Before: 1.

Last week: 51-26 vs Centennials, 57-46 vs Legion College Eights, 51-40 vs Cardinal Gibbons.

This week: NFEI on Wednesday and She Got Game Classic from Friday to Saturday.

Summary: The Atlanta Tournament with over 70 teams awaits BK this weekend.

2. Oakleaf

14-1, Class 6A

Before: 2.

Last week: 62-50 vs Bradford, 70-64 vs Jackson, 56-16 vs Menendez.

This Week: Thursday vs. Nice.

Summary: Kaylah Turner and Fantasia James continue to shine as the Knights’ explosive scoring combination.

3. Jackson

12-3, Class 4A

Before: 3.

Last Week: A 66-33 win against St. Augustine, a 70-64 loss against Oakleaf and a 50-10 win against Palatka.

This Week: Tuesday vs. Atlantic Coast, Thursday vs. Reigns.

Summary: The Resilient Tigers came within seconds of a major victory over Oakleaf.

4. Providence

10-2, 3A

Before: 4.

Last week: Off.

This week: Friday in Tallahassee Lincoln, Saturday in Tallahassee Chile.

Summary: It’s Tallahassee time for Stallions heading to the state capital for two weekend matches.

5 (tie).Boles

10-5, Class 4A

Before: 5.

Last week: Off.

This Week: Creekside on Thursday, Episcopal Church on Friday.

Summary: Abby Knauff averages 4 3s per game to lead the Bulldogs.

5 (tie).Nice

11-3, Class 6A

Before: Not ranked.

Last week: 70-38 vs The Villages Charter, 59-48 vs Winter Garden Horizon, 63-60 vs Tampa Bay Tech.

This Week: Thursday at Oak Reef, Friday at Tokoy Creek.

Summary: Cami Robinson reaches 1,000 points to lead the Panthers to a tournament title in Tampa.

On the bubble: Nice (11-3, 6A), Paxson (9-4, 4A), Ponte Vedra (7-6, 6A), Ribot (10-5, 4A), Ridgeview (11-5, 5A), St. John’s Country Day (7-4, 2A).

boys soccer

Times-Union will cover the top high school boys’ soccer teams from Jacksonville and Northeast Florida teams through December 31 for the 2022-23 FHSAA season.

1. Mandarin

9-0-1, 7A

Before: 1.

Last week: Off.

This week: Wednesday vs Nice, Thursday vs Atlantic Coast, Saturday vs Tallahassee Chile.

Summary: Addis Mesic, Antonio Mancinotti and the Mustangs are back in the middle of the action with three quality contests ahead of the Gateway Tournament.

2. Fleming Island

8-1-2, 6A

Before: 2.

Last week: Off.

This Week: Wednesday at Orange Park, Friday against Tallahassee Chile.

Summary: Fleming Island’s outside forward combination, William Kennedy and Matthew Murray, continue their combination for consistent goals.

3. Pontevedra

6-1-3, 6A

Before: 3.

Last week: Off.

This week: Thursday vs. Bishop Kenny, Friday vs. Stanton.

Summary: Senior goaltender Will Sheehan has four shutouts so far this season.

4. Bertram Trail

6-1-1, 7A

Before: 4.

Last week: Off.

This Week: Daytona Beach Sea Breeze Thursday.

Summary: The Bears’ midfield combination will be put to the test this week against the ever-tough Seabreeze.

5. Nice

5-0-3, 6A

Before: 5.

Last week: Off.

This Week: The Mandarin on Wednesday, Fletcher vs. on Friday.

Summary: Undefeated keeper Evan Miriello’s 0.52 goals are 0.52 goals to average, ranking Northeast Florida’s best.

On Bubbles: Bishop Kenny (4-1-2, 4A), Balls (5-2-2, 3A), Creekside (9-2-1, 7A), Inglewood (8-3, 5A), Providence (5A) -1-1, 3A), Yury (9-2, 4A).

Women’s soccer

Times-Union will cover the top girls’ soccer teams from Jacksonville and northeast Florida teams through December 31 for the 2022-23 FHSAA season.

1. Bertram Trail

10-0-2, 7A

Before: 1.

Last week: Off.

This week: Wednesday at Episcopal.

Summary: Eight Bears score multiple goals for the nation’s #1 MaxPreps team.

2. St. John’s Country Day

10-1-1, 2A

Before: 2.

Last week: Off.

This week: Off.

Summary: Sparta’s next game against Episcopal is January 10th.

3. Pontevedra

9-3, 6A

Before: 3.

Last week: Off.

This week: Off.

Summary: No action this week for the Sharks, who have their next match at Bishop Kenny on January 12th.

4. Fleming Island

6-1-2, 6A

Before: 4.

Last week: Off.

This Week: Thursday vs. Sandalwood.

Summary: The Golden Eagles take on the Saints before three challenges over the next week and a half.

5. Creekside

6-3-0, 7A

Before: 5.

Last week: Off.

This week: Off.

Summary: The Knights aren’t playing Lake Mary until January 13th, so the long break continues.

Bubbles: Atlantic Coast (5-3-2, 6A), Beachside (7-3-1, 4A), Fletcher (6-4-1, 6A), Mandarin (7-3-1, 7A), Nice ( 7-3-2, 6A), Stanton (6-4-2, 4A) and University Christian (9-0, 2A).

Clayton Freeman covers high school sports and more for the Florida Times Union. Follow him on Twitter at @CFreemanJAX and sign up for his First Coast Varsity newsletter at https://profile.jacksonville.com/newsletters/first-coast-varsity/.

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