{"id":65986,"date":"2025-02-23T20:49:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T01:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=65986"},"modified":"2025-02-23T20:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T01:57:24","slug":"providence-turns-it-up-a-level-versus-san-jose-prep-advances-to-next-level-in-lakeland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=65986","title":{"rendered":"Providence Turns It Up A Level Versus San Jose Prep, Advances to Next Level In Lakeland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Providence Stallions are Final Four bound! In a dominant Elite 8 performance, Providence took down San Jose Prep 64-41, continuing their impressive playoff run. With the win, the Stallions improved to 23-6 and are now just two wins away from a state championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Top Banner Ad -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5209897134\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Balanced Scoring Leads the Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providence has been dangerous all season thanks to its well-rounded attack. <strong>Kasey Davey<\/strong>, who averages 14.0 points per game, and <strong>Janie Boyd<\/strong>, who puts up 12.7 per game, have been key offensive weapons. But they\u2019re far from the only threats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Prov girls with the 29-21 halftime lead! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vMYA0aT9qA\">pic.twitter.com\/vMYA0aT9qA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Providence School (@provschool) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/provschool\/status\/1893099100112830923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>In their Sweet 16 victory over Trinity Catholic, four players scored in double figures\u2014<strong>Julianna Baskin<\/strong> (18 points), <strong>Janai Jordan<\/strong> (16 points), Davey (14 points), and Kennedy Loux (11 points). Loux also leads the team with 4.2 assists per game, proving that Providence knows how to share the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Janai  Jordan <\/strong>and <strong>Janie Boyd<\/strong> both scored their 1000th point this year. Jordan is committed to West Florida, and Boyd is committed to the University of the South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-128x85.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-32x21.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GjMPrGJXwAE_dK1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the opening round of the playoffs against Oak Hall, Boyd scored 16 points, Davey added 15 points along with 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Baskin chipped in 12. No matter the opponent, the Stallions find ways to put points on the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- in article ad 3 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5462764724\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>A Battle-Tested Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Head Coach Gigi Bistrow, Providence has built a strong resume, taking down top teams like Bolles, Beachside, and Tocoi Creek\u2014two of which have also made the Final Four. Their ability to win big games has prepared them for the tough road ahead. Bistrow is no stranger to the Final 4. She has won more than 500 games and has led\u00a0the Stallions to the Final Four in each of the last three seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta-128x96.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta-32x24.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GiGmbNPXoAA3Pta.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1168296494\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Next Up: Holy Trinity Episcopal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stallions\u2019 next test comes against Holy Trinity Episcopal (22-6) in the state semifinals. The Tigers are led by 8th-grade sensation <strong>Leila Bryant<\/strong>, who averages an impressive 18.6 points per game. Head Coach Will Gibson has led his team to their first ever Final 4 appearance. Providence will need to bring their best defense to slow down Bryant and company, but with their depth and experience, they have all the tools to get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a balanced offense, strong defense, and a championship mindset, the Stallions are ready for the challenge. Can they keep their playoff magic alive and punch their ticket to the state finals? Stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7447185841\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Providence Stallions are Final Four bound! In a dominant Elite 8 performance, Providence took down San Jose Prep 64-41, continuing their impressive playoff run. With the win, the Stallions improved to 23-6 and are now just two wins away from a state championship. Balanced Scoring Leads the Way Providence has been dangerous all season [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":65988,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[112,1],"tags":[69,128,127,303],"class_list":["post-65986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-high-school-basketball","category-top-stories","tag-high-school-2","tag-high-school-basketball-2","tag-providence","tag-top-stories"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GkebYXvWQAEkn9k.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=65986"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65994,"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65986\/revisions\/65994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/65988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=65986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=65986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=65986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}