Photos: Calvary Christian Academy (Florida) cruises past Sidwell Friends (D.C.) 59-37 in semifinals of inaugural State Champions Invitational

Taylor Hendricks scores game-high 24 points to lead Eagles to title game

TAMPA, Fla. - Senior forward Taylor Hendricks scored 15 of his game-high 24 points in the second half to lead Calvary Christian Academy (Florida) over Sidwell Friends (Washington, D.C.) 59-37 on Thursday afternoon in semifinals of inaugural State Champions Invitational boys basketball tournament at Berkeley Preparatory School.

Hendricks, who connected on 9-of-13 field goals, grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds and had two blocked shots.

The State Champions Invitational is a four-team national tournament for NFHS state champions.

The Eagles, who won the FHSAA 4A championship this season, improved to 25-2 while advancing to Saturday's title game.

Calvary Christian outscored Sidwell Friends 20-9 in the third quarter to build a 44-31 advantage heading into the final eight minutes.

Guard Carl Cherenfant hit a 40-foot shot at the buzzer to give the Eagles a 24-22 lead at the half.

Here are photos from the game:

(All photos by Annette Wilkerson)

Photo by Annette Wilkerson