Jade Brown has been honored as the Florida Dairy Farmers Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year after leading Booker T. Washington to its first state championship since 2000. Under her leadership, the Wildcats achieved a remarkable 24-3 record, highlighted by a 19-game winning streak and a nail-biting 56-54 victory against Pompano Beach Blanche Ely in the finals. This marks Brown as only the second coach from the area to receive this accolade, further solidifying her impact on the program.

By the Numbers
  • Booker T. Washington finished the season with a 24-3 record.
  • The Wildcats ended the season with a 19-game winning streak.
  • Brown finished with 89 points in the Coach of the Year voting, 30 points ahead of her nearest competitor.
State of Play
  • Brown has a 214-110 record in 14 years at Booker T. Washington.
  • She led the Wildcats to their third consecutive district title and a Final Four appearance for the first time since 2001.
What's Next

With the state championship secured, Brown is likely to further enhance her coaching strategies and recruit talented players to maintain the program's momentum for upcoming seasons. The challenge will be to sustain the championship caliber and continue building upon the foundation laid this year.

Bottom Line

Brown's recognition as Coach of the Year not only reflects her exceptional leadership but also highlights the growing prominence of Booker T. Washington's basketball program. It's a pivotal moment that may inspire continued success and recognition within Florida high school sports.