Florida high school girls basketball Class 1A Final: North Florida Educational vs Grandview Prep live updates

A champion will be crowned in Class 1A between North Florida Educational Institute and Grandview Prep. High School on SI will be providing live updates
Grandview Prep's Abby Price (15) passes out of a pinch against Keswick Christian's defense during the class 1A state semi-final in the FHSAA Basketball State Championships at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Fl on Tuesday February 25, 2025. Grandview Prep defeated Keswick Christian 64-30 to advance. Scott Wheeler | Photo
Grandview Prep's Abby Price (15) passes out of a pinch against Keswick Christian's defense during the class 1A state semi-final in the FHSAA Basketball State Championships at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Fl on Tuesday February 25, 2025. Grandview Prep defeated Keswick Christian 64-30 to advance. Scott Wheeler | Photo / Scott Wheeler | Photo / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Florida High School Athletic Association's (FHSAA) high school girls basketball state championships resume with the Class 1A title game between North Florida Educational Institute and Grandview Prep.

Follow along at High School On SI for live updates throughout the evening to see who will be crowned the Class 1A girls basketball champion.

North Florida Educational Institute (20-12) is making their first appearance in the state championship game in program history.

Grandview Prep (25-4) are also seeking their first state title in program history.

(Keep refreshing page for live game updates)

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PREGAME

The Class 1A championship game between North Florida Educational Institute and Grandview Prep will tip-off at 5:02 p.m.

NFEI Starting Lineup: Gabriella Vyant, Sawsan Kamara, Daniella Pillajo, Beyonce Jedinie, Jannell Houston

Grandview Prep Starting Lineup: Lena Girardi, Lyla Foreman, Kayla Greyvenstein, Abby Price, Seanna Cooks

1ST QUARTER

We are underway and North Florida Educational Institute wins the opening tip.

Jannell Houston (NFEI) starts the scoring for the Fightin' Eagles... 2-0 NFEI

Lena Girardi (Grandview Prep) starts the scoring for the Pride... 2-2

Girardi (Grandview Prep) with her second basket, gives the Pride their first lead at 7-6

Timeout NFEI... We are tied at 13-13 with 1:16 left in the opening quarter.

End of 1st Quarter: Grandview Prep 15, NFEI 14

2ND QUARTER

Five minutes remaining in the half... Grandview Prep leading 20-19

Three minutes remaining in the half... Grandview Prep leading 24-22

Halftime: Grandview Prep 33, NFEI 26

HALFTIME

Lena Girardi (Grandview Prep) leads all scorers with 13 points

Jannell Houston (NFEI) leads the Fightin' Eagles with 12 points

3RD QUARTER

Second half is underway

Grandview Prep begins the second half on a 9-0 run... 42-26 Pride with 4:21 left in the third quarter

Girardi continues to have herself a solid game... 45-28 Grandview Prep with under three minutes left in the third quarter

Timeout Grandview Prep... 50-35 Pride with 1:14 left in the third quarter

End of 3rd Quarter: Grandview Prep 52, NFEI 40

4TH QUARTER

5:29 left in the fourth quarter... Grandview Prep leading 56-42

Timeout NFEI... 60-46 Grandview Prep with 4:21 remaining

2:25 remaining in the 4th quarter... 62-52 Grandview Prep

Timeout NFEI... 64-54 Grandview Prep with 1:32 remaining

Timeout NFEI... 67-56 Grandview Prep with 1:00 remaining

Final Score: Grandview Prep 69, NFEI 58: Grandview Prep wins their first Girls Basketball state title in school history.


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Ross Van De Griek
ROSS VAN DE GRIEK

Ross Van De Griek has been a high school sports writer covering the state of Florida since 2021. Ross also has been scouting high school basketball and Grassroots Basketball across the Southeast Region since 2022. Ross has been covering basketball and recruiting for High School on SI since August 2024. He has collaborated with Next Up Sports, Prep Hoops, and On The Radar Hoops throughout his scouting career. You can follow him on X @rossvdg14 or reach him via email rossvdg14@gmail.com for story ideas.