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Over the past 25 years, Southwest Florida high schools have produced a remarkable roster of boys basketball talent, many of whom have excelled at the college level and beyond.
Over the past quarter‑century, Southwest Florida’s high schools have produced a steady stream of baseball talent, from early stars like Blaze Alexander to recent draftees such as Carson Palmquist. Their high school feats, college careers and professional breakthroughs illustrate a pipeline that continues to feed Major League Baseball, while also reinforcing the region’s reputation as a fertile ground for future stars.
The St. John Neumann Celtics are set to meet Orangewood Christian in a Class 1A state semifinal at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m., a clash that could decide the next chapter for a program that has become a fixture in Florida’s high school baseball lore.