The Eagles led wire-to-wire as the contest was never in doubt. The Sunshine State powerhouse methodically stretched their lead out throughout the game, leading 26-13 at the first quarter, 48-26 at the half and 70-44 at the end of the third period.
Montverde Academy dominated in all facets of the game, shooting 63.7 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range while holding Archbishop Stepinac to 33.9 percent shooting from the field and 18.5 percent from three-point range.
Five-star Georgia signee
Asa Newell also had an impressive performance for Montverde Academy as he finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while five-star Indiana signee
Liam McNeeley chipped in 16 points and four rebounds in the win.
Four-star Kentucky signee
Boogie Fland finished with a game-high 23 points in the loss for the Crusaders.
Archbishop Stepinac (6-1) look to rebound tomorrow in the fifth place semifinal contest against the loser between Paul VI and IMG Academy at 2:40 p.m. eastern standard time.

Five-star center Derik Queen was dominant on the interior for the Eagles, scoring 20 points, including 18 points in the first half. (Photo: Eugene Alonso)

Four-star Baylor signee Rob Wright scored 10 first-half points for Montverde Academy. (Photo: Eugene Alonso)