Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 9 Calvary Christian Academy

Four-star Florida State commit Collin Paul and top 20 junior Cayden Daughtry look to guide Eagles to fourth state title since 2021.

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Nov 4, 2025, 9:08am
No. 9 Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

Head coach: Cilk McSweeney
2024-25: 22-1
National ranking: No. 5
State championships: Four (2017, 2021, 2022, 2025)

Players to watch

Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-0 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: No. 17 | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-6 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-7 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: No. 106 | Status: Florida State commit

Height: 6-8 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Jacob Zhu
Height: 6-0 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Key Dates

Nov. 29 — vs. Tampa Catholic (Tampa, Fla.)
Dec. 10 — at Stranahan (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Dec. 17-23 — City of Palms Classic
Jan. 8 — at Sagemont Prep (Weston, Fla.)
Jan. 10 — at Riviera Prep (Miami, Fla.)
Jan. 15-17 — Bass Pro Tournament of Champions
Second team MaxPreps Sophomore All-America selection Cayden Daughtry averaged 16.7 points, 3.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game last season. (PHOTO: Jeff Klein)
Second team MaxPreps Sophomore All-America selection Cayden Daughtry averaged 16.7 points, 3.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game last season. (PHOTO: Jeff Klein)

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