FBA Defeats St. John Neumann for Boys Basketball District Title

The Lions grinded out a 45-34 victory against the Celtics to repeat as Class 2A-12 champions.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The First Baptist Academy (FBA) Lions defeated the St. John Neumann Celtics 45-34 to repeat as champions of the Class 2A-12 boys basketball district on February 7, 2026.

Why it matters

High school basketball district championships are important milestones for local teams and players, determining who advances to regional and state tournaments. This victory continues FBA's recent dominance in the district.

The details

The Lions grinded out a tough defensive battle, limiting the Celtics' scoring opportunities throughout the game to secure the repeat district title.

  • The game took place on February 7, 2026.

The players

First Baptist Academy (FBA) Lions

The high school basketball team from First Baptist Academy in Naples, Florida that won the Class 2A-12 district championship.

St. John Neumann Celtics

The high school basketball team from St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples, Florida that was defeated in the Class 2A-12 district championship game.

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What’s next

The FBA Lions will now advance to the regional playoffs as the Class 2A-12 district champions.

The takeaway

FBA's repeat district title demonstrates their continued excellence in high school boys basketball in the Naples area, as they look to make another deep postseason run.