WINTER HAVEN, FL – Serenity Hardy has been named Florida’s 2026 Miss Basketball by Florida Dairy Farmers, recognizing her as one of the top girls high school basketball players in the state.
Hardy, a senior at Winter Haven High School, averaged 23.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.1 assists per game this season. During the previous season, she averaged 19.2 points per game and helped lead the Blue Devils to a state championship.
Her honors include being named Player of the Year by The Ledger three times.
With Hardy’s selection, Winter Haven High School becomes the only program in Florida history to produce three Miss Basketball winners. Previous recipients from the school include LaQwesha Gamble in 2005 and Tiffany Hayes in 2008.
The Miss Basketball award is determined by a statewide panel of high school coaches and media representatives.
Hardy has signed to continue her basketball career at the University of South Florida.
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