{"id":68785,"date":"2026-03-07T21:58:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T03:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68785"},"modified":"2026-03-07T22:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T03:30:45","slug":"providence-takes-it-to-northside-christian-and-miami-country-day-to-take-home-fourth-state-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68785","title":{"rendered":"Providence Takes It To Northside Christian And Miami Country Day To Take Home Fourth State Title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Jacksonville Fl- The FHSAA Class 2A boys basketball season ended with a historic moment for North Florida. The Providence School Stallions captured the Class 2A state championship with a 51\u201343 victory over Miami Country Day School, after first defeating Northside Christian School 59\u201343 in the Final Four.<\/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>With the win, Providence ended a 10-year drought for North Florida boys basketball teams and added another championship banner to an already proud program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-scaled.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9973-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9977-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading the way once again was veteran head coach Jim Martin. The victory marked Martin\u2019s fourth state title, adding to championships in 2010, 2013, and 2015. Over his remarkable 25-year career, Martin has guided the Stallions to six state finals appearances and collected more than 500 wins.<\/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=\"8472071445\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645955179_1424594033018127_2528652158193453945_n.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast Start in the Semifinal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Providence set the tone early in the Class 2A semifinal against Northside Christian. <strong>Nolan Nelson<\/strong> scored the first points of the game, giving the Stallions an early 3\u20130 lead. Moments later, Nelson made a strong move to the basket to help Providence build a 10\u20136 advantage with four minutes left in the first quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Nolan Nelson strong move in the Class 2A semifinals! Providence 3-0 vs Northside Christian 10-6 Stallions! 4:00, 1st <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lzqYBQIDQ1\">pic.twitter.com\/lzqYBQIDQ1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/2030073207823138890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the crowd inside University of North Florida Arena erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Luke Mayberry<\/strong> buried a deep three-pointer that electrified the Jacksonville fans. By the end of the first quarter, Providence held a 17\u201310 lead and had all the momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Luke Mayberry with a threeeeee! The Jacksonville crowd is electric Friday night! <br> in the Class 2A semifinals! Providence 17-10 vs Northside Christian 10-6 Stallions! End, 1st <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/luke2mayberry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@luke2mayberry<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9gi85Ub5l5\">pic.twitter.com\/9gi85Ub5l5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/2030074890015940907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stallions continued their push in the second quarter. <strong>William Stewart<\/strong> powered to the basket, drew contact, and finished the play with an and-one opportunity. After hitting the free throw, Providence led 21\u201315 with just over four minutes remaining in the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">And 1!!!! William Stewart goes strong and draws the foul! Providence leads Northside Christian (St Petersburg) 21-15 after he hits the free throw! 2nd,4:12 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vvH9cmlGOn\">pic.twitter.com\/vvH9cmlGOn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/2030077053555327385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Northside Christian fought back, but <strong>Marvin Christie<\/strong> answered with a strong drive to the basket. At halftime, Providence held a slim 25\u201322 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christie Takes Flight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the third quarter, Christie delivered the highlight of the night. The athletic guard soared toward the rim and slammed home a two-handed dunk that brought the crowd to its feet. The play helped Providence stretch the lead to 31\u201322 and gave the Stallions full control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Marvin Christie takes to the sky with a 2 hand JAM!! Wow! Providence opens up a 31-22 lead over Northside Christian! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7nalnc9TsR\">pic.twitter.com\/7nalnc9TsR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/2030083007193792993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in the fourth quarter, <strong>Ryan Gornto<\/strong> drilled a big three-pointer that sent the crowd into another frenzy. Providence eventually pulled away, leading 48\u201336 with just over four minutes remaining before closing out the 59\u201343 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ryan Gornto!!! For Threeeeee! The crowd is on fire here at UNF in the Class 2A State Semifinal! Providence pulling away in the 4th! They lead Northside Christian 48-36, 4th 4:18 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n7khIqkiV6\">pic.twitter.com\/n7khIqkiV6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/2030089766058836082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Christie\u2019s high-flying plays energized the Stallions throughout the semifinal and carried into the championship game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9952-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defensive Battle for the Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The state championship matchup against Miami Country Day (24-7), and Providence (27-3) was sure to be a competitive contest, but many didn&#8217;t anticipate what was to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Providence enters the 2A state title game against Miami Country Day! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zI4AWi1IWZ\">pic.twitter.com\/zI4AWi1IWZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/2030444344411341273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The game turned into a defensive struggle. After the first quarter, the game was tied 11\u201311. Even midway through the third quarter, neither team could pull away as the score remained locked at 25.<\/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>However, Providence stayed patient. The Stallions played tough defense and ran an efficient offense, consistently finding open shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/648365436_1424594126351451_879906924685425686_n.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Miami Country Day pushed the tempo early but struggled to finish drives and convert shots. Guard <strong>Fernando Romero <\/strong>knocked down a few late three-pointers, but surprisingly the Spartans did not continue feeding him the ball down the stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providence capitalized on that opportunity.<\/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><strong>Ryan Gornto <\/strong>hit a key three-pointer to extend the lead to 42\u201333. Shortly afterward, <strong>William Stewart <\/strong>scored inside to push the advantage to 44\u201336. From there, the Stallions\u2019 defense sealed the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9942-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9985-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nolan Nelson<\/strong> led Providence in scoring (18 points) and rebounds in the championship game, while Gornto added 14 points with several clutch shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the final buzzer sounded, Providence had secured the Class 2A state championship and delivered a memorable moment for North Florida basketball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F919714550690230%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=560&#038;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>For Coach Martin and the Stallions, it was more than just another title\u2014it was the continuation of a championship legacy. 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