Team Preview: Calvary Christian Academy
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Throughout this month, I will be highlighting selected teams across South Florida. This article takes me to Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy. The Eagles went 17-7 last season and won the Class 3A state championship over Bishop McLaughlin in overtime.…
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Continue ReadingThroughout this month, I will be highlighting selected teams across South Florida. This article takes me to Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy. The Eagles went 17-7 last season and won the Class 3A state championship over Bishop McLaughlin in overtime. Calvary is led by head coach Cilk McSweeney. Westminster Christian was the only South Florida team to beat the Eagles last season. The rest of their losses were to Montverde Academy (2x), La Lumiere, Sunrise Christian Academy, Milton (Georgia) and IMG Academy. Those are some of the best teams in the country.
Can the Eagles go undefeated against South Florida competition? Can they get to GEICO Nationals? Those are some of the questions I have.
In my opinion, I don’t think the Eagles can be beat in the region if they play their “A” game.
That is an if….
I say this jokingly, but the Chicago Bulls went 72-10 in 1995-1996. The best teams lose from time to time. South Florida is also not Montana. The area has enough talent to trip up Calvary Christian Academy on an off night.
Oh yeah, opponents probably want to beat the Eagles more than anyone else on their schedule. I betcha Westminster Academy does! The Eagles should and will prepare for their opponents best shot.
And let’s be honest….who wouldn’t want to beat six D-1 recruits? If I’m a player, I probably have it circled theoretically on my calendar. Also, coaches might say its just another game, but it’s kinda not. Beating Calvary Christian Academy would give an opposing team a lot of confidence.
Why? Well…
2022 forward Gregg Glenn Gregg Glenn 6'7" | PF Calvary Christian (FL) | 2022 State #161 Nation FL is committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-7 forward is dynamic in transition and a improved shooter from his junior season.
2022 forward Taylor Hendricks Taylor Hendricks 6'9" | PF Calvary Christian (FL) | 2022 State #124 Nation FL and 2022 guard Tyler Hendricks Tyler Hendricks 6'5" | PG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2022 State FL are committed to UCF. Taylor Hendricks Taylor Hendricks 6'9" | PF Calvary Christian (FL) | 2022 State #124 Nation FL might be the best two-way player in South Florida and Tyler Hendricks Tyler Hendricks 6'5" | PG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2022 State FL has range out to the 3-point line.
2023 Marvel Allen Marvel Allen 6'4" | SG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023 State #46 Nation FL is a 6-foot-4 guard with offers from Illinois, LSU, Stanford, USF, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Miami and Oklahoma State. Allen is explosive and a three-level scorer. He could be the best junior in the entire country.
2023 Carl Cherenfant Carl Cherenfant 6'4" | CG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023 State #68 Nation FL is a 6-foot-5 guard with offers from LSU, Western Kentucky, Oklahoma State, Florida, Miami and Georgia. He’s often at his best when getting downhill and attacking the basket. Cherenfant can then use his length and athleticism to finish with either hand. His stock has risen significantly since the state tournament.
2022 Brenen Lorient Brenen Lorient 6'8" | PF Calvary Christian | 2022 State FL is a 6-foot-8 forward with offers from Murray State, Florida Gulf Coast, Illinois-Chicago and Florida Atlantic. Lorient has a long wingspan and can finish with either hand in the post.
The Eagles also have a top 30 player in RJ Livingston. The 6-foot-1 guard is the son of former NBA player, Randy Livingston.
You don’t need to be Paul Biancardi to know that this team is good. I think it’s safe to assume the Eagles are once again a favorite in Class 3A and will defend their title in Lakeland. The “sky” for this team might be GEICO Nationals. I think that is the goal and Calvary Christian Academy can achieve it. I think the players believe it and Cilk McSweeney will have this team focused from November to April.
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