OCP outlook is good
Orlando Christian Prep reached its goals this year winning the FHSAA state championship. This is the fourth championship in five years. The warriors, coached by Reggie Kohn in his fourth year epitomized the word TEAM. The team did a very good job of embracing the concept. It is evident when you look at the end of season stats. Five players averaging between 8-12 points a game. "Being selfish does not win games. They did what was needed to win; take a charge, make the extra pass, go to the glass aggresively, and play team defense. They were not interested in being the high scorer. We have plenty of guys that are capable of individually scoring 25 a night, but that does not make us a better team." said Coach Kohn The Warriors finished ranked 28th in the country by ESPN the Rise, Barely missing an invitation to the 2012 NFHSI National Basketball Tournament. The warriors were consistently ranked int he top 50 of the ESPN Rise magazone the past four years.
This years team will graduate three seniors. Dwight Thompson Jr. is currently visiting and applying to many different schools and expected to make a decision soon. Jordan Montgomery has signed a letter of intent to play at Division 1 Kinnasaw State in Georgia. Jordan is an energic wing and plays with great intensity. He does what it takes to win night in and night out. Lastly is five year varsity player Isaac Cohen. Isaac will be playing at Columbia University in the Ivy league next fall. Isaac who has 137 wins in high school and four state championships has helped define what OCP basketball is all about.
The Warriors are in line to compete for the state championship again next year as well. They return three starters as well as six players from the bench. Next years team will be anchored by two 2013 returners, Dre Clayton and Justice Montgomery. Montgomery will be a fourth year varisty player. As the OCP point guard he excels at running the offense. He puts guys in position to score. To go along with Montgomery the 6'6" PF Dre Clayton who has an offer from UCF will be a huge presence inside. Dre had a great state series this year and was a big reason for the Warriors success nationally.
Joining these two will be a quartet of 2014 prospects, Dmitri Thompson, Reggie Oliver, Adonys Henriquez, and Jonathan Joseph. Thompson a two year varsity player is a super athletic wing with offers from Purdue and UCF. He has interest from Big East and ACC schools as well. Reggie Oliver, came off the bench this year and really spread the floor for OCP. He was able to consitently knock down the 3 point shot leading OCP in 3 pointers made. Adonys Henriquez is a 6'5" guard who played the point at times this season. He has an offer from USF and interest from FSU and other ACC schools. Finally Jonathan Joseph, a high flying wing who electrified the crowd with mosterous dunks this season. Jonathan at 6'5" is very long and a good defender. He can guard both on the perimeter and inside against opposing teams big men.
The Warriors took down the Nations 29th ranked team tonight with a 69-37 victory. The Warriors played stellar defense tonight holding the Mount Vernon Knights to 18 first half and 19 second half points. 
OCP won it's first round game at the MAIT today. The Montverde Invitational is one of the toughest tournaments in the area each and every year. The Warriors had a balanced attack tonight with equal scoring throughout their top six players. OCP was able to take seven point lead into half time due to excellent three point shooting. The warriors hit nine three pointers in the first half. Shiloh, from Georgia, was able to close the gap early in the second half and take a two point lead with 20 seconds remaining. 2014 Adony Henriquez knocked down a three pointer with five seconds remaining. He then made one of two free throws due to a technical foul by Shiloh ensuring the victory. 
Orlando Christian Prep hosted it's first ever Showdown in O-town Public vs. Private Shootout, January 7th. The event featured six games including 2 girls and four boys games. Overall the Public schools won finishing with four wins. The boys games which featured seven teams ranked in the top 8 of the Orlando Sentinel Super 16 did not dissapoint. Tthe stage was set for a great day, many of our sponosors were on hand including Court Grip, Landscape Improvements, and BSN Sports. Brighthouse Network was in place to televise the event. Many college coaches including Purdue University and University of South Florida.
