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Charlotte High School junior varsity basketball player Jimmy Laurin positions himself to receive the ball during a basketball game against Fort Myers High School on Jan. 11. Laurin scored 23 points in a Tarpon victory.

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Mike William, the coach for the Charlotte High School junior varsity basketball team, talks with his players during a timeout on Jan. 11.

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Jackson Beers, a Charlotte High School junior varsity basketball player, wonders to himself whether to pass or shoot during a game against Fort Myers on Jan. 12.

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Charlotte High School junior varsity basketball player Chris Danielle tries to maneuver around a Fort Myers High School defender during their Jan. 12 matchup. Danielle had 7 points and six assists in a 49-41 win.

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A Fort Myers High School player looks to shoot, but Charlotte High School’s Jackson Beers, Scot Hundt and Trystan Beasley (back turned) are ready to turn things around.

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Jackson Beers, Charlotte High School junior varsity basketball player, brings the ball downcourt, with Grant Marsh providing protection.