Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
State tournament capsules
Where: The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland
Admission: $10 per day, $10 parking.
CLASS 4A SEMIFINAL
Westminster Academy (27-4) vs. Seffner Christian (24-6) Tipoff: Today, noon.
Coaches: Ehren Wallhoff, Westminster; Sam Moorer, Seffner
History: Westminster Academy looks for a return to the state championship game after reaching the Class 3A title game last season but falling to Windermere Prep. The Lions have won it all once — in 2002.
Buzz: Senior center Paul Atkinson averages 19.9 points and 13 rebounds; junior Zach Scott goes for 18.6 points and 6.9 assists; and senior Jason Strong 14.5 points and 10.5 boards. Seffner is led by senior guard Reid Walker (15.4 points).
Final: Friday at 8 p.m. Winner will take on winner of today’s 10 a.m. semifinal: Miami Archbishop Carroll (27-2) vs. Jacksonville Providence (24-5). ***
CLASS 5A SEMIFINAL
Calvary Christian (22-6) vs. Tallahassee Marianna (27-3) Tipoff: Today, 6 p.m.
Coaches: Cilk McSweeney, Calvary; Matt Anderson, Marianna
History: Calvary Christian reaches the final four for the first time. Marianna has reached four state championship games and won it all in 1981.
Buzz: Butler signee Jerald Butler leads Calvary with 15.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg and 5 apg. Southern Cal signee Victor Uyaelunmo averages 10.8 points and 13.9 boards. Marianna, with a deep bench, only has one player averaging double-figure scoring — 5-9 senior Jaeden Harley (11 ppg).
Final: Saturday at 10 a.m. Winner will take on winner of today’s 4 p.m. semifinal: Tampa Catholic (24-5) vs. Villages (28-2).