{"id":66007,"date":"2025-02-23T22:07:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T03:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=66007"},"modified":"2025-02-23T22:13:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T03:13:20","slug":"red-hot-hilliard-wins-overtime-thriller-red-flashes-state-bound-for-girls-basketball-semis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=66007","title":{"rendered":"Red-Hot Hilliard Wins Overtime Thriller, Red Flashes State Bound For Girls Basketball Semis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Hilliard Red Flashes are heading to the Final Four! In a nail-biting overtime battle, Hilliard pulled off a 67-64 victory over Fort White in the Elite 8, punching their ticket to the FHSAA State Semifinals.<\/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>Hallman Leads the Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Junior standout <strong>Alyssa Hallman<\/strong> had a monster game, leading all scorers with 26 points. The 6-foot playmaker has been dominant all season, averaging 17.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.8 steals per game. Alongside her, <strong>Molly Dean<\/strong> added 14 points, while <strong>Reah Saunders<\/strong> chipped in 10 to help secure the win.<\/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>Red-Hot Red Flashes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hilliard has been on a roll, winning four straight games and improving their record to 18-8. Under Head Coach Daneisha Alderman, the team has found its rhythm at just the right time. Dean has been a key contributor all year, averaging 11.4 points and 3.9 steals per game, while Hallman continues to be a force on both ends of the court. Saunders is a sensation. Ranked #4 in the nation she is just a 7th grader starting on the high school Final 4 varsity team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">REAH SAUNDERS <br>CLASS OF 2030<br>5\u20193 POINT GUARD<br>RANKED #4 NATIONALLY <br>Coach &#8211; Brianti Saunders <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/flight_24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@flight_24<\/a> <br>7TH GRADE STARTING VARSITY<br>AAU &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EssenceGirlsBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EssenceGirlsBB<\/a> <br>MID SEASON HIGHLIGHT <br>6.0 PPG 3.3 Rebs 3.6 Ast 2.2 Stls <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Coachheard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Coachheard<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COACH_ABE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@COACH_ABE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachQswader?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CoachQswader<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/goiowa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@goiowa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachVic_UT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CoachVic_UT<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rzPlDemPvq\">pic.twitter.com\/rzPlDemPvq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hilliard Flashes BBall (@Hilliard_Hoops) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hilliard_Hoops\/status\/1884325604645830908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 28, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This deep playoff run has been fueled by teamwork, strong defense, and clutch performances. Against Madison County they won 65-39 in the Sweet 16. Hallman hung 25 on the Cowgirls. Hilliard faced Lafayette in the first round of the playoffs beating them 68-33. Hallman Alderman and Matos combined for 46 of those points. Now, the Red Flashes are 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<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: Holmes County<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hilliard\u2019s next challenge won\u2019t be easy. They will face Holmes County (25-2) in the Final Four, a team with plenty of firepower. Holmes County is led by <strong>Emma Whitaker<\/strong>, who averages 17.5 points per game, along with <strong>Bri Adams <\/strong>(13.1 ppg) and <strong>Jacee Bowers<\/strong> (12.2 ppg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GkbeSrKWoAAgHSZ.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GkbeSrKWoAAgHSZ.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GkbeSrKWoAAgHSZ.jpeg 764w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GkbeSrKWoAAgHSZ-300x243.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GkbeSrKWoAAgHSZ-128x104.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GkbeSrKWoAAgHSZ-32x26.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GkbeSrKWoAAgHSZ-600x485.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s shaping up to be a tough matchup, but Hilliard has proven they can compete with anyone. With Hallman leading the charge and a team that refuses to back down, the Red Flashes are ready for the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state semifinals are set, and Hilliard is looking to keep their championship dreams alive. The boys have been to Lakeland several times in recent years, but now it&#8217;s the girl&#8217;s turn. Can they take down Holmes County and move one step closer to bring a much coveted title back to Hilliard and Nassau County? <\/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 Hilliard Red Flashes are heading to the Final Four! In a nail-biting overtime battle, Hilliard pulled off a 67-64 victory over Fort White in the Elite 8, punching their ticket to the FHSAA State Semifinals. Hallman Leads the Way Junior standout Alyssa Hallman had a monster game, leading all scorers with 26 points. 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