High School hoops: SWFL vs. Florida Challenge

Lehigh’s Emmitt Williams blocks a shot.

Highlights from today’s Southwest Florida vs. Florida Challenge at Fort Myers High School.

SCORES:

Girls

Miami Country Day, 90, Fort Myers 59

Boys

Lehigh 76, Dunedin 63

Tarpon Springs 86, Fort Myers 67

Park Vista 63, Dunbar 37

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