Silver Lake star Dayne Johnson breaks scoring record

The high school basketball player set a new single-game scoring mark in a win over rival Westwood Academy.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Dayne Johnson, a senior at Silver Lake High School in Florida, set a new single-game scoring record with 57 points in a 92-84 victory over Westwood Academy on Friday night. Johnson, who has committed to play college basketball at the University of Florida, broke the previous school record of 52 points that had stood for over a decade.

Why it matters

Johnson's record-breaking performance has generated significant local and regional media attention, shining a spotlight on the talented young player and his high school team. The win also keeps Silver Lake in contention for a top playoff seed in the state tournament.

The details

Johnson scored 57 points on 19-of-28 shooting from the field, including 7-of-12 from 3-point range. He also added 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in the victory. Westwood Academy kept the game close throughout, but Johnson took over in the fourth quarter to seal the win for Silver Lake.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 24, 2026.
  • Johnson broke the previous school record of 52 points that had stood for over 10 years.

The players

Dayne Johnson

A senior basketball player at Silver Lake High School in Florida who has committed to play college basketball at the University of Florida.

Westwood Academy

The rival high school team that played against Silver Lake High School.

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What they’re saying

“Dayne is just a special player. To see him break the school scoring record in such a big game is incredible.”

— Coach Michael Hernandez, Head Basketball Coach, Silver Lake High School (Local Sports Blog)

What’s next

Johnson will look to lead Silver Lake to a deep run in the upcoming state basketball tournament, where he will have a chance to showcase his skills on a larger stage.

The takeaway

Dayne Johnson's record-breaking performance is a testament to his hard work and talent, and it has the entire Silver Lake community buzzing with excitement about the team's prospects for the rest of the season.