It’s been a thrilling season for the Providence Girls Basketball team, and it can all come to a fulfilling end Friday Night in Lakeland as the Lady Stallions play for the Class 4A State Title. The Stallions have galloped to an undefeated season standing currently 27-0. On Thursday in Lakeland, Florida they defeated SLAM Academy 77-18 to advance to the title game.
The game started out with Providence scoring 19 unanswered points jumping out on SLAM in the first period. The Stallion’s leader Maria Kuhlman scored five early points for her team. She’s led the Stallions all season averaging just under 20 points per game. Yet Kuhlman wasn’t the only one getting in on the action. There was Morgan Young who knocked down some big shots early on too as Providence dominated the first period with a 26-5 score. The route was on, as Kuhlman finished with 22 points, Lauran Alvarez scored 16 points, and Morgan Young chipped in 14 points to lead their team to victory. The 59 point win was the largest in State Finals history, but Coach Gigi Bistrow and company are focused on making history in another category, as State Champions.
“So proud of this team and the first District Championship at Providence! What an honor to be with this team. We’re going to the championship game, still work to be done” – Gigi Bistrow .
Providence ( Jacksonville)rolls over SLAM (Miami) 77-18 in 4A Final 4! Maria Kuhlman 22 pts, Lauren Alvarez 16pts, Morgan Young 14pts pic.twitter.com/9syoKhSN71
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) February 22, 2017
Providence will host Miami County Day Friday Night in Lakeland at 8pm. Miami Country Day is one of the best teams in the nation, ranked #1 by Bluestar Media. They certainly have a track record of excellence to warrant that distinction. Miami Country Day defeated Seffner Christian 81- 42 in the final four. They have won three straight State Titles and look to win another versus Providence. The Spartans will have their hands full however, as the Stallions are the only team to boast an undefeated record in the State Playoffs this year. They will be ready!
Going to the Championship Game!!!! Still work to be done! @seasonpuple @allie_mills12 pic.twitter.com/bW2HvcHJcc
— Gigi Bistrow (@GigiBistrow) February 23, 2017
