Class 2A semifinal | Sagemont vs. Pensacola Christian

Sagemont cherleaders perform at the start of the Lions' Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game against Pensacola Christian, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Raymond Higgs (23) gets past Pensacola Christian's Matt Goetsch (22) for a layup in the first half of their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Marlon Rivera (21) steals the ball from Pensacola Christian's Jeremy Riche (32) in the first half of their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Vinnie DeLucia (4) goes up to block a layup attempt by Pensacola Christian's Matt Goetsch (22) in their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Raymond Higgs (23), right, goes for a steal on Pensacola Christian's Matt Goetsch (22) in their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont coach Jorge de Cespedes questions a referee afer an out-of-bounds call for Pensacola Christian in the first half of their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Vinnie DeLucia (4) gets a rebound under the basket of Pensacola Christian's Matt Goetsch (22) in their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
-Sagemont's Rod Days (5) reaches in to foul Pensacola Christian's Jon Andrews (42) in their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Marlon Rivera (21) gets past Pensacola Christian's Jon Andrews (42) for a layup in the second half of their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Rod Days (5) blocks a layup attempt by Pensacola Christian's Mike Goetsch (23) in the second half of their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Vinnie DeLucia (4) and Marlon Rivera (21) are all smiles as their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game against Pensacola Christian ends Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. The Lions won 46-29 and will play for the championship Saturday. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Sagemont's Marlon Rivera (21) Rod Days (5), Garvin Hunt (in back) and Mike DeLucia (44) walk off the court smiling after their Class 2A boys' basketball semifinal game against Pensacola Christian, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. The Lions won 46-29, and will play for the championship Saturday. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD