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Recent Varsity Girls Basketball News
On January 12, 2023, a total of 722 girls and boys basketball players throughout the country were nominated for the 2023 McDonald's All-American game, the premier high school all-star game in high school basketball. This year, nominees came from 44 states and the District of Columbia, attending 462 high schools across the country. 65 high schools from the state of Florida were represented. Orlando Christian Prep was represented for the first time in the school history by a girls basketball player.
Senior guard Siarah Brown, the OCP girls basketball all-time career points leader and the first OCP student-athlete to earn over 2,000 career points, was recognized among the top senior basketball players in the nation. From the hundreds of nominees, 24 girls were selected to represent the East and West teams on January 24, 2023.
As prestigious an honor it is to be know as a McDonald's All-American, being nominated for consideration to the team is equally a unique honor.
“Providing a national platform to elevate and honor these players is what the McDonald’s All American Games is all about,” said Joe Wootten, McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee Chairman. “We’ve been doing this for over four decades and have seen some truly amazing kids come through this iconic program. That’s why this moment is so special…the history, prestige and all that comes with it. These players are joining a long list of icons to be named nominees to the Games and it’s something that will never be taken away.”
“Becoming a McDonald’s All American Games nominee is bigger than one person – it’s about representing your family, friends, school and community on the national stage and doing so with pride of what you earned and respect for those that have paved the way,” said Vicki Chancellor, Atlanta-based McDonald’s Owner/Operator and Chair, McDonald’s USA Franchisee Marketing Committee. “On behalf of McDonald’s, we’re so proud of every nominee and know how much hard work went into this achievement. It’s important we take a moment to highlight the achievements of these athletes from across the country and celebrate their new status as a McDonald’s All American nominee.”
OCP head girls basketball coach Lauren Ashley has coached Brown for the past two seasons was elated to see Brown's growth be rewarded.
"Her determination to get better everyday is a testament to her nomination. She puts in the extra hours when no one's watching. She's always striving to do better or be better through communication and film watching. She's a rare athlete that's as tough as nails and loves this game. Her success is inevitable," said Ashley.
At the conclusion of the high school season, Brown has yet to formerly sign a national letter of intent to play college basketball, but she has received interest and offers, and intends to make a decision soon and pursue her playing career in college.
Congratulations "Sisi"! What an amazing career and person you are. OCP is proud of you and all that you have and will accomplish.
History was made at tonight's #OCP Girls Basketball game at the 4:43 mark in the 2nd quarter of the Warriors game against Bridge to Independence School.
Senior Siarah Brown scored her 2,000th career point for Orlando Christian Prep thus becoming THE FIRST OCP basketball player, boy or girl, to eclipse the 2,000-point mark in the history of the school.
OCP basketball programs have won 11 state championships over the past 20 years of competition in the #FHSAA.
Brown scored a game-high 22 points in the contest that the Warriors won 76-22 to improve to 7-7 on the season.
We salute "Sisi" on her accomplishment on the court and celebrate her for being the high-character, thoughtful, and loving daughter, sister, teammate, classmate and friend she has been to so many at Orlando Christian Prep since she became a part of this OCP Family with her parents and siblings.
Congratulations to the entire Brown family, as well as her coaches and teammates past and present, for playing a part in this moment.
Senior Siarah Brown starts year on fire
ORLANDO, Fla --
The OCP Lady Warriors basketball team opened the 2022-23 season at home with a hard fought victory over East River high school, 66-51.
Senior Siarah Brown got the Warriors off to a hot start and early lead by scoring OCP's first 14 points in the game as OCP (1-0) raced out to a 19-10 first quarter lead. The Warriors would lead by 15 points, 34-19, at half as Brown would have 18 points on her way to a game-high 24 points.
The Falcons (0-1) would look to push the pace of the game and attempt to close their deficit with full court pressure. But, every score was answered by OCP who managed to only be outscored 21-20 in the third quarter thanks to timely baskets by junior Trinity Harden, senior Aalyssa Gunn and freshman Valeria Munoz. Harden finished with 19 points. Gunna and Munoz both finished with 9 points each.
Coach Lauren Ashley, in her second season at OCP, used her talented ballhandling trio of guards - Brown, Harden and Munoz - to slow the pace and essentially play keep-away from the Falcons as the Warriors danced, dribbled, and passed around the East River perimeter defenders for the final 3-4 minutes of the game only searching for layups or free throw attempts on committed fouls.
Once at the charity stripe, the Warriors made the free baskets and kept the Falcons at bay to secure the win.
NEXT UP
The Lady Warriors will host Legacy Charter (0-1) on Thursday November 17 at 7:30 pm.
