2024-25 HS Basketball Season Recap: Columbus (FL) Crowned National Champions in Dominant Fashion

Championship Season Culminates with Columbus' Dominance

The 2024-25 high school basketball season concluded in spectacular fashion as Columbus (FL) cemented their legacy with a commanding 67-49 victory over Dynamic Prep (TX) in the Chipotle Nationals championship game. This triumph secured their position atop the final ESPN Top 25 rankings, a spot they've held since late January.

Tournament Highlights & Standout Performances

• Cayden Boozer (Duke signee, ESPN 100 No. 16) delivered a championship performance with 27 points (9-of-14 FG), building on his semifinal heroics - a buzzer-beater to defeat Brewster Academy.
• Dynamic Prep became the tournament Cinderella, entering as the lowest seed before rattling off three consecutive 15+ point victories against elite competition.
• Brewster Academy (NH) secured the No. 3 ranking after their semifinal nail-biter against Columbus.
• Darryn Peterson (Kansas signee, ESPN 100 No. 2) dazzled with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists in Prolific Prep's opening round overtime thriller.

Complete ESPN Top 25 Rankings

1. Columbus (FL)
2. Dynamic Prep (TX)
3. Brewster Academy (NH)
4. Prolific Prep (CA)
5. Long Island Lutheran (NY)
6. Link Academy (MO)
7. Wasatch Academy (UT)
8. CIA/Bella Vista (AZ)
9. Gonzaga College HS (D.C.)
10. Paul VI (VA)
11. Montverde Academy (FL)
12. IMG Academy (FL)
13. Roosevelt (CA)
14. AZ Compass (AZ)
15. Wheeler (GA)
16. Sunrise Christian (KS)
17. Hoover (AL)
18. Harvard-Westlake (CA)
19. Calvary Christian (FL)
20. Duncanville (TX)
21. San Antonio Brennan (TX)
22. Highland School (VA)
23. Allen (TX)
24. Mt. Zion Prep (MD)
25. Utah Prep (UT)

Season Analysis

The 2024-25 campaign showcased:

• Depth of talent across multiple regions
• Emergence of new powers like Dynamic Prep
• Clutch performances from future college stars
• Competitive balance making every tournament game must-see basketball

Columbus' championship run combined sustained excellence with dramatic moments, setting the standard for high school basketball programs nationwide as we look ahead to next season's contenders.