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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
True North's Valdes and Divine Savior's Kettlewell are Dade Tennis Players of the Year
Both Gabriel Valdes and Lauren Kettlewell have become excellent tennis players individually around the world. Both, however, were reminded this year how much fun and fulfilling it was to play in a team setting as each finished their seasons as state champions. Valdes, a junior at Miami True North Classical Academy, and Kettlewell, a senior at Divine Savior Academy in Doral, are the Miami Herald's Miami-Dade County Tennis Players of the Year. Valdes, who went unbeaten during the regular season, winning district and regional titles, was part of school history as he anchored True North's boys' squad to its first ever team state championship. Valdes defeated several of the county's top players, not losing a match until the Class 1A team final against overall state champion Ricardo Espaillat from Boca Raton St. Andrews. But Valdes, who also made the finals with doubles partner Caleb Chow, had the last laugh as they secured the team title following a 4-2 victory. 'It's been a tough past couple of years, but we finally pulled it off,' Valdes said. 'Our team energy was great and we were able to split the doubles point. Our singles were in a grind for hours. It's great when you hear your teammates scream and then you see them shake hands because they won and it's a great feeling. 'I feel like school tennis is always good for tennis players' improvement. It teaches you to care about your teammates and want them to do well.' Valdes grew up admiring Roger Federer, who he said always played 'beautiful tennis,' and has since tried to emulate pros such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. He also once got the chance to drill with women's pro Danielle Collins. 'Their competitiveness is unbelievable. They're all there for one thing,' Valdes said. 'They make it clear they're there to win and I found that really interesting.' Kettlewell had that same drive this season while making school history for Divine Savior. Kettlewell completed an impressive run through Class 1A, culminating with her first overall singles state championship. She also reached the overall doubles final with her partner, Anabella Parente. Beyond just tennis, Kettlewell is the first athlete in the history of the school, which opened in 2004 to win a state championship. 'The season was super fun. As a whole team, we put all of our energy into it. Winning state and getting to the finals with my doubles partner was great,' Kettlewell said. Kettlewell, who has signed with Boston University, had been away from team competition for a couple of years, but was happy to return to it this season. Her success on the court made it all the more worthwhile. 'It prepared me because I was away from the team environment for a while,' said Kettlewell, who plans to study data science at Boston University. 'The team itself taught me a lot about how to support each other.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Watch East Union softball celebrate its MHSAA 2A championship over Pisgah
Watch: CSN boys lacrosse wins regional title after taking down Canterbury The Seahawks limited the Cougars to five goals after the first quarter, coming away with a 16-10 win in the Class 1A regional title game on May 3, 2024. 1:36 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Chicago Tribune
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Sophomore Luke Young, called up after six games, makes pitch for Marmion. Again and Again. ‘Started to settle in.'
Sophomore right-hander Luke Young was called up from junior varsity for Marmion's sixth game of the season, a nonconference showdown against defending Class 1A power Ottawa Marquette. Little did Young know, in the six weeks to follow, that he would use the opportunity to become one of Cadets' most important pitchers. 'I heard talks about maybe pitching on varsity, but I started on JV,' Young said. 'When I got the call, I was super excited. Now, I'm confident and excited to pitch more varsity games.' Young's latest test came against crosstown rival Aurora Central Catholic. Young worked five strong innings Monday, keeping Marmion in the game until a three-run rally in the seventh inning resulted in a 4-3 Catholic League White win. Young struck out five and gave up only one earned run on three hits and four walks for the Cadets (17-11-1, 8-1), who pulled out the win by scoring two runs with two outs in the top of the seventh after a pop-up by Charlie Schweiner with the bases-loaded fell. Schweiner and Michael Lio each contributed two hits for Marmion. Eddie Morvice earned the win in relief and Matt Murray came on for the save. The big seventh squandered a solid outing from Tyler Davis, who went 5 2/3 innings before hitting his pitch count for ACC (14-12, 5-6). He struck out seven, allowing a run on three hits and five walks. Raul Gomez Jr. and Andrew Nugent each added RBI singles for the Chargers. Young, meanwhile, has continued to impress at every opportunity for the Cadets. He built on last week's solid win over Montini with Monday's performance. 'Luke was great, especially being a sophomore up on varsity,' Marmion assistant coach Will Dorjath said. 'He's had a lot of opportunities to build up to this, and I think this was one of the best he's looked. 'The first couple outings he got his feet wet, and now I think you can see he's going to be a mainstay on this staff for years to come.' In the offseason, Marmion was impressed by Young's arsenal. With 16 seniors, however, varsity opportunities weren't plentiful. After six games, though, the Cadets made the call. And Young hasn't looked back. 'We saw early in the offseason he had a really nice fastball,' Dorjath said. 'When he really commits to that curveball, it's really good. And just the poise on the mound, he's a guy who wants the ball in pressure situations. 'Even as a sophomore, you can see that mental side to him that you can't really beat.' Young exited the game Monday down 2-1. Marmion then loaded the bases in the seventh with two outs on a fielder's choice, a hit and a walk. Down to his last strike, Schweiner produced the bloop that fell in between the second baseman and right fielder, and suddenly, Young was off the hook for the loss. Marmion also was in the lead. 'Put balls in play and you never know what will happen,' Dorjath said. 'That's baseball.' ACC went from what looked like a hard-fought win to a stunning loss. It gave Davis a no-decision. 'Tyler pitched outstanding,' ACC coach Rich Swann said. 'Every time he was in any kind of trouble he was able to work out of it. His off-speed stuff was dynamite, throwing it for strikes. 'He got his fastball over as well. When he pitches like that, he's tough to hit.' At the same time, Young felt a sense of relief when the ball dropped in during the seventh. Having passed yet another varsity test with the postseason looming, he's ready for more. 'I've started to settle in and it's become slower for me and I'm more comfortable,' Young said. 'I'm excited to contribute as much as I can and do whatever I can to win games.'
USA Today
11-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Sam Woods' state title ending to her high school track career in images
Sam Woods' state title ending to her high school track career in images Move over, Tiger. Sam's taking center stage. Sam Woods, the daughter of PGA Tour legend Tiger Woods, added an impressive achievement to her high school resume over the weekend. The talented senior was part of Benjamin School's (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) Class 1A girls track and field state title. She helped the Buccaneers in the 4x800 relay and held down the third leg of the 4x400 relay, both finishes adding to the team's overall performance toward the Florida championship. Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title Sam Woods helps high school team grab state title
Miami Herald
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Thanks to dramatic final play, Miami Edison wins its first state title in flag football
This was Poetry in motion – literally. As Rakyia Louis' pass floated 50 yards, everyone on both sidelines stopped to stare, knowing that either euphoria or the stress of overtime awaited on this final play of the 2025 flag-football season. Louis avoided two defenders in the backfield before letting loose with her massive throw to wide receiver Poetry Auguste, who caught the ball five yards deep in the end zone, giving the Edison Red Raiders the first state championship in program history. With that catch at the buzzer, Edison defeated previously unbeaten Wildwood, 26-20, in a thrilling Class 1A final at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa that neither team will soon forget. 'As soon as Rakyia let it go, I knew it was six points,' Edison coach Vincent Hall. '(Wildwood's defensive back) is going to be really good, but she's a freshman, and Poetry is a senior.' Edison never trailed in this game. However, Wildwood rallied to tie the score, 20-20, and the Wildcats had a first-and-goal at Edison's four-yard line with just two minutes left in the game. But that's when Edison defensive coordinator Mikey Sheehan called an exotic blitz, and it worked. The Red Raiders got Wildwood's quarterback to freeze momentarily, and that led to a sack. 'It was a double-rusher blitz,' Hall said, 'and we switched the defense at the snap of the ball.' After the sack, Edison got the ball and drove to about midfield before calling timeout with four seconds left. Auguste, who had been shaken up on the previous play, told Edison's coaches she was fine, and Hall drew up a play with her in mind. Hall had three players stay in to block: Imani Rogers, Camille Canidate and Malayisa David. Brianna Bogan then ran a post to tie up a safety in middle of the field. Torri Cotman ran a fly pattern on the right side, and that meant Auguste was in single coverage on the left. Louis, though, had to step up in the pocket to avoid the rush before looking to her right to move a possible help defender from drifting over to Auguste. 'Not many girls can make that throw that far and keep it on a line,' Hall said. 'But Rakyia can.' The rest was up to Auguste. 'I saw Poetry get behind the defensive back,' Hall said. 'I'll take Poetry one-on-one against anyone.' Indeed, it was Poetry in motion. THIS AND THAT ▪ Louis threw four TD passes on Saturday – three to Auguste and one to David. After throwing a pair of interceptions in the state semifinals, Louis came out firing on Saturday. 'Even if the game had kicked off at 6 a.m., she would've been ready,' Hall said of Louis. 'She was locked in.' ▪ Of the 13 players on Edison's roster, six are freshmen, which bodes well for the Red Raiders' future. ▪ Palmetto's flag-football players and coaches, who lost in the state semifinals on Friday, stuck around in Tampa to cheer on Edison, chanting: '305! 305!'
