Duval County Middle School Basketball Playoff Preview

It’s been one of the most competitive seasons in Duval County middle school basketball history. Every division except one saw the winner separated by just one win in boys basketball. Upsets, and forfeits have set up a very intriguing playoffs on their side. On the Girl’s side, several teams at the top dominated their divisions which makes for a very competitive playoff Final 4 .

Girls Basketball

North Division

The North will be represented by Highlands. After a one year absence from the playoffs, the Wildcats are back and undefeated. They breezed through the regular season and look to add another county championship to their school trophy case.

South Division

In the south, there’s a new queen of the jungle and that’s the Landon Lady Lions. They play team ball and have great coaching. That combination is the reason their team will be visiting the Final 4.

East Division

In the East, its been a one team race all year with Kernan. They’ve dominated their opponents and have handled their business. Their eyes have been set on the playoffs all year, and now it switches to making the championship.

West Divison

A surprise team out of the west makes their playoff debut in the Jeff Davis Lady Chargers. They finished the regular season undefeated in their division and suffering only one loss on the year. This is a mystery team to many, so we’ll see how they fare on the big stage.

Girls Standings

2018-2019 BASKETBALL- GIRLS MS LEAGUE STANDINGS

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NORTH REGION STANDINGS

DivisionOverall
TeamWLWL
Highlands Middle School5050
YWLA / YMLA at Eugene J. Butler3131
Jean Ribault Middle School2020
Kirby Smith Middle School2121
Matthew Gilbert Middle School1212
Northwestern Middle School1313
Oceanway Middle School1414

WEST REGION STANDINGS

DivisionOverall
TeamWLWL
Jefferson Davis Middle School8091
Lake Shore Middle School4151
James W. Johnson Middle School4353
J.E.B. Stuart Middle School4345
Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership3242
Baldwin Middle-Senior High School0405

SOUTH REGION STANDINGS

DivisionOverall
TeamWLWL
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Deve90101
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL5161
Southside Middle School4243
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School3132
Darnell Cookman Middle School1516
Alfred I. DuPont Middle School1636

EAST REGION STANDINGS

DivisionOverall
TeamWLWL
Kernan Middle School7080
Arlington Middle School6383
Landmark Middle School5171
Fletcher Middle School4344
Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School1416
Fort Caroline Middle School1626

Boys Division Champions

North Division

Kirby Smith was crowned North division champions after a highly contested regular season between Gilbert, Highlands, and the Comets.They look to avenge their loss to Fletcher last year in the championship game by taking a step further from being runners up to champions.

South Division

Joey Witt, Coach Mobley and Fred Thomas

In the South, Mandarin won the division with ease. They were our preseason favorites and proved why going undefeated on the regular season. They also look to avenge a final 4 loss last year and take it one step closer to the playoffs.

East Division:

The East had a bit of a shake up as Arlington(our #1 ranked team) was forced to forfeit their divisional gamed due to an ineligible player. Instead. it would come down to Ft. Caroline and Landmark with the Seahawks winning a late season contest over Ft. Caroline to advance. Landmark is a gritty team with tough players who never give up. It’s that style of play that will keep them in games.

West Division:

In the West, Joseph Stilwell would win a very close race with Jeb Stuart to be crowned division champions. Stilwell’s early season upset to Lake Shore almost did them in, but they would handle business against Jeb Stuart to punch their ticket to the playoffs. Consistency is the key for this team, and hopefully they find their stride in the playoffs.

Boys Standings

2018-2019 BASKETBALL- BOYS MS LEAGUE STANDINGS

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NORTH REGION STANDINGS

DivisionOverall
TeamWLWL
Highlands Middle School5252
Kirby Smith Middle School4141
YWLA / YMLA at Eugene J. Butler2222
Matthew Gilbert Middle School2121
Northwestern Middle School2323
Jean Ribault Middle School1313
Oceanway Middle School1616

WEST REGION STANDINGS

DivisionOverall
TeamWLWL
J.E.B. Stuart Middle School6181
James W. Johnson Middle School5262
Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership5171
Jefferson Davis Middle School2426
Lake Shore Middle School0405
Baldwin Middle-Senior High School0516

SOUTH REGION STANDINGS

DivisionOverall
TeamWLWL
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Deve6374
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL5060
Southside Middle School4243
Darnell Cookman Middle School4353
Alfred I. DuPont Middle School2536
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School1314

EAST REGION STANDINGS

DivisionOverall
TeamWLWL
Arlington Middle School7292
Fort Caroline Middle School5262
Landmark Middle School4262
Fletcher Middle School4353
Kernan Middle School2525
Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School0608

Playoff Games and Information

All Games @ 6pm Monday 3/4/18

Gilrs Games

Landon at Highlands

Jeff Davis at Kernan

Boys Games

Kirby Smith at Mandarin @ Mandarin Middle

Landmark at Stilwell @ Ed White High School

About the author

Andre' Ellis, Founder/ Lead Writer DuvalSports.com Florida Times Union All-City 1998,LB, Sandalwood Florida A&M Unv, BA , MBA