Fundamental basketball beat the fundamental underdogs. Academy at the Lakes entered the 2A semifinal game with a 20-9 recored vs. Agape Christian Academy (24-3).

The Road to Lakeland for Academy at the Lakes:
W vs. Canterbury (82-60)
W vs. Cambridge Christian (42-41)
W vs. Orlando Christian Prep (60-51)

The road to Lakeland for Agape Christian Academy:
W vs. Cornerstone Academy (82-30)
W vs. Central Florida Christian Academy (79-59)
W vs. North Florida Educational Institute (67-53)

Agape was head to toe more athletic than the home AATL. The Wildcats owned the size advantage. However, it would not be a major factor as Agape neutralized the size advantage by scoring 32 points in the paint (18 for AATL) and 40 rebounds (27 for AATL).

Agape played fundamentally sound basketball; moved the rock well and created spacing. Very surprising was the communication between the Agape players. Consistently talking throughout plays and it was evident that this team had 27 games together. Each player knew what the other on the court was going to do.

AATL kept the game close midway through the second and third quarter. The Wildcats scored 20 in the two quarters combined while Agape scored 24. The fourth quarter was a different story. Agape pulled away holding AATL to 6 points and scoring 19. Brannum, Michael led all scorers with 19 points for Agape as Mauger, Mikey led AATL in scoring with 10 points. Final score: Agape 57 AATL 36

Agape will advance to play the winner of Sarasota Christian and Miami Christian