No. 1 Lake Highland tops No. 3 Windermere Prep in close district final

Highlanders win 9th straight district championship under coach Ben Fratrik

Feb. 7, 2026 at 4:31pm

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In a close matchup between two top-ranked Florida high school basketball teams, No. 1 Lake Highland Prep defeated No. 3 Windermere Prep 61-51 in the Class 3A District 6 boys basketball final. The Highlanders, led by seniors Shiva Atwal, RJ Ingram, and Mikey Madueme, rallied in the fourth quarter to claim their 9th consecutive district title under coach Ben Fratrik. Windermere Prep's Brandon Bass Jr. scored a game-high 26 points in the loss.

Why it matters

This district championship game featured two of the top-ranked Class 3A boys basketball teams in Florida, showcasing the high level of competition in the region. The victory extends Lake Highland Prep's impressive winning streak to 22 games and solidifies their status as a top contender for the state championship.

The details

Lake Highland Prep (25-1) led for most of the game, but Windermere Prep (21-6) took a 42-41 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Highlanders then went on a 12-2 run, including three straight 3-pointers, to pull away and claim the district title. Seniors Shiva Atwal (15 points), RJ Ingram (11 points, 5 assists), and Mikey Madueme (10 points) led the way for Lake Highland, while FSU recruit Brandon Bass Jr. scored a game-high 26 points for Windermere Prep.

  • The district final was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Lake Highland Prep has now won 9 consecutive district championships under head coach Ben Fratrik.
  • The Highlanders have won 22 straight games overall.

The players

Ben Fratrik

Head coach of the Lake Highland Prep boys basketball team, who has led the Highlanders to 9 straight district titles.

Shiva Atwal

Senior at Lake Highland Prep who scored 15 points in the district final victory.

RJ Ingram

Senior at Lake Highland Prep who scored 11 points and had 5 assists in the win.

Mikey Madueme

Senior at Lake Highland Prep who scored 10 points in the district championship game.

Brandon Bass Jr.

FSU recruit who scored a game-high 26 points for Windermere Prep in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little tight in the first half, but we settled down and made some big shots when we needed them in the fourth quarter.”

— Ben Fratrik, Head Coach, Lake Highland Prep (Orlando Sentinel)

What’s next

Both Lake Highland Prep and Windermere Prep will advance to the Region 2 tournament, which tips off next Saturday. The FHSAA will announce the full regional pairings on Monday.

The takeaway

This hard-fought district final showcased the high level of boys basketball talent in the Orlando area, with two top-ranked teams battling it out. Lake Highland Prep's ability to make timely shots and pull away in the fourth quarter demonstrated the Highlanders' championship pedigree under veteran coach Ben Fratrik.