Ocoee girls sputter in Class 7A state semifinal vs. Winter Haven at UNF

JACKSONVILLE — Even with star player Serenity Hardy on the bench, her torn Achilles’ tendon in a walking boot, the Winter Haven girls basketball team was able to dispatch of Ocoee 31-26 on Friday in a girls Class 7A state semifinal at the UNF Arena. Hardy watched as her inspired Blue Devils (20-6) teammates took another step toward defending their 2025 state crown, while the Ocoee girls picked ...