WINTER HAVEN — The right mentality and work ethic has been fused in Winter Haven guard Isaac Celiscar’s mind. And this carried over into the Class 7A, District 9 title game at Winter Haven High School on Saturday.
Winter Haven, the No. 1 seed in the district yet the No. 4 team in the state, blew out Durant, the No. 2 seed, 84-63. Celiscar posted 22, while senior Tyrese Mayo and junior guard Jamie Phillips put up 14 apiece.
The district title win meant the program has earned eight district championships under head basketball coach Tyrone Woodside.
Heading into the year, Celiscar prioritized the goal of winning a state title, especially since the program last year lost by just two points to Columbus in the state championship game.
The first step in avenging last year is taking care of business and winning the district ahead of the 2024 state playoffs. And Celiscar said he respects his competition.
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