One of the most talked about subjects of the school year has been the FHSAA’s open transfer policy and how frequently athletes move from one school to another.
Dior Evans took it to another level this year by playing football at Port Charlotte High during the fall, then transferring to Charlotte High for basketball a scant few weeks after the football season ended.
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