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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Region champion softball teams ready for state. Plus state hoops honors, state track nominees, boys' volleyball
Region 4-2A softball had plenty of excitement for South Florida teams, leading to an FHSAA state final four opportunity at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood. When the dust was cleared, Westminster Christian emerged as region champions, qualifying for the state semifinals. It wasn't easy. Miami Westminster Christian came from behind for the second consecutive postseason game, winning a close, extra inning battle, 9-8, over Miami Florida Christian for the Region 4-2A championship. Trailing 7-1, Westminster Christian scored four runs in the top of the sixth and two more in the top of the seventh to force extra innings. Each team scored in the eighth inning, and then the Warriors plated one run (the winner) in the top of the ninth and held on for the victory. In a region semifinal, they beat West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy 9-8 in another dramatic comeback. Behind 8-1, Westminster Christian rallied with three runs in the bottom of the sixth and five more in the bottom of the seventh to win in a walk-off. Florida Christian also had a tough game in a region semifinal, edging Fort Pierce John Carroll 4-3 in 10 innings, winning in walk-off style, too. Leading 2-0, John Carroll evened things with two runs in the top of the fifth. In the eighth inning, each team scored once with the Patriots scoring in the bottom of the frame to continue the contest. Westminster Christian (20-7-1) will play Panama City North Bay Haven Academy (24-3) in a state semifinal on Tuesday. The Warriors seek their sixth state title. Region 4-2A Championship: Westminster Christian 9, Florida Christian 8 (9 inn.): WC: Winning Pitcher Kaley Dyer 9 IP, CG, 7 ER, 13 H, 6 BB, 3 K; Erin Perez 4-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI; Gigi Khoury 2-3, 2 2B, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 RBI; Jasmine Armenteros 2-5, 2B, 3 RBI; Mya Rodgers 1-4, Sac, R, 2 RBI; Casey Lesman 1-4, BB, 2 R; Abi Barboza 1-1, 3 BB, 2 R; Kaley Dyer 0-5, R. FC: Samantha Otano 3-4, Sac, R, RBI; Danbee Kim 2-5, 2 SB, 3 R; Emily Ruiz 2-3, BB, Sac, RBI; Emma Medina 2-4, 2B, HBP, 2 RBI; Charlee Arana 0-2, 2 BB, HBP, R. WC 20-7-1, FC 19-9. Region 4-2A Semifinal: Westminster Christian 9, West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy 8: Winning Pitcher Kaley Dyer 5.1 IP, 6 R, 5 H, 4 BB, 2 K; P Mya Rodgers 1.2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 1 K; Gigi Khoury 3-4, HR, 2 2B, HBP, 2 R, 6 RBI; Erin Perez 3-4, 2B, 2 R; Jasmine Armenteros 2-4, BB, RBI; Kaley Dyer 2-4, Mya Rodgers 1-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI; Abi Barboza 1-3, BB, R; Kelsie Kenny 1-2, BB, 2 R; Gaby Perez 0-3, BB, R. WC 19-7-1, OA 17-8. Region 4-2A Semifinal: Florida Christian 4, Fort Pierce John Carroll 3 (10 inn.): Winning Pitcher Serena Gillen 10 IP, CG, 3 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 9 K; Shaun Fernandez 2-4, 2 R; Samantha Otano 0-3, Sac Fly, RBI; Kayla Diaz 1-3, RBI; Kianny Gil 1-3, Sac Fly, 2 RBI; Danbee Kim 1-3, Emma Medina 1-4, 2B; Kaylie Gil 0-3, R; Emily Ruiz 0-3, BB, R. FC 19-8, JC 23-5. ▪ More area softball teams won region titles, advancing to state in Longwood. The Plantation American Heritage softball team won the Region 4-4A title by shutting out Key West 9-0. The Patriots scored one in the first, three in the second, one in the third, three in the fourth and one more in the sixth to cruise to victory. In the region semifinals, American Heritage staved off a late rally to edge Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 6-5, and Key West came from behind to win a close one against Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 2-1. American Heritage (22-2) will play Seminole Osceola (23-7) in a state semifinal on Thursday. The Patriots seek their 10th state title. Region 4-4A Championship: Plantation American Heritage 9, Key West 0: AH: Winning Pitcher Lyric Rodriguez 7 IP, CG, 0 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K; Emma Griffith 3-3, HR, 2 R, RBI; Bria Villano 2-3, 2B, HR, BB, R, 2 RBI; Isabella Benton 2-4, R, 2 RBI; Adrianna Layne 2--4, 2 R; Lyric Rodriguez 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Kylie Diaz 1-3, HR, R, RBI; Samantha Santana 1-3, R; Arianna Reynolds 1-4, RBI. KW: Shylo Sanchez 2-3, 2B. AH 22-2, KW 16-8. Region 4-4A Semifinal: Plantation American Heritage 6, Somerset Academy 5: AH: Winning Pitcher Lyric Rodriguez 7 IP, CG, 5 R, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 11 K; Emma Griffith 2-3, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI; Lyric Rodriguez 2-2, HR, BB, R, 2 RBI; Bria Villano 0-3, Sac Fly, RBI; Isabella Benton 1-1, 2B, 2 BB, R, RBI; Arianna Reynolds 0-2, BB, R; Adrianna Layne 1-4, R; Mia West 0-2, BB, R. Som: P Caitlyn Diaz 6 IP, CG, 6 R, 4 ER, 5 H, 5 BB, 5 K; Catalina Holguin 1-3, HR, R, 3 RBI; Kelsey Gonzalez 1-3, 2B, BB, 2 RBI; Ava DeLaCruz 0-1, BB, HBP, R; Kiera Carbone 0-4, R; Emily Munoz 0-3, HBP, R; Katie Bailey 1-4, R. AH 21-2, Som 11-13-1. Region 4-4A Semifinal: Key West 2, Archbishop McCarthy 1: KW: Winning Pitcher Brianna Brenner 7 IP, CG, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 11 K; Maciee Gage 2-3, Winning HR, R, 2 RBI; Kaleaya Dickerson 0-1, 2 BB, R; Vera Rodger 2-4. AM: P Sienna Garcia 7 IP, CG, 2 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 14 K; Lydia Springer 1-3, 2B, RBI; Elizabeth Varona 1-3, 2B, R; Izabel Baron 2-2, BB. KW 16-7, AM 15-8. ▪ Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas won the Region 4-5A title with a 10-1 win over Stuart South Fork. South Fork scored its lone run in the top of the first and led 1-0 until the Raiders evened things in the bottom of the third. St. Thomas Aquinas took the lead the next inning and then put the game way with seven runs in the bottom of the fifth. In an exciting region semifinal, St. Thomas Aquinas held on for a 8-7 win over Prembroke Pines Charter. St. Thomas Aquinas (16-12) will play Niceville (21-6) in a state semifinal on Thursday. The Raiders vie for their seventh state title. Region 4-5A Championship: St. Thomas Aquinas 10, Stuart South Fork 1: Winning Pitcher Lavinia Miller 7 IP, CG, 1 R, 8 H, 4 BB, 6 K; Christina D'Agostino 3-4, 2B, R, 3 RBI; Melanie Sweet 2-3, 2B, BB, 2 R; Summer Givens 1-3, 3B, BB, R, 3 RBI; Sara Wrzosek 1-2, HR, 2 BB, 2 R, RBI; Jessica Sacca 1-3, Sac, R; Reese Randall 1-2, BB, Sac, R; Victoria Brunette 1-3, 2B, BB, R, RBI; Brianna Sims 1-3, BB, R; Ashlyn Ward 1-2, 2 BB, 2 RBI. STA 16-12, SF 17-7. Region 4-5A Semifinal: St. Thomas Aquinas 8, Pembroke Pines Charter 7: STA: Winning Pitcher Lavinia Miller 7 IP, CG, 7 R, 5 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 7 K; Victoria Brunette 3-4, 2 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI; Sara Wrzosek 3-3, HR, 2B, R, 3 RBI; Brianna Sims 3-4, R, 3 RBI; Reese Randall 1-4, 2R; Jessica Sacca 0-4, R. PPC: P Destiney Ortega 6 IP, CG, 8 R, 5 ER, 11 H, 2 BB, 6 K; Yenisett Yescas 2-4, HR, 2B, R, 5 RBI; Destiney Ortega 3-4, 2 SB, 2 R; Sofia Rodriguez 1-3, 2B, Sac, 2 R; Ariana Bonilla 1-3, BB, 2 R; Isabella Pascual 0-4, RBI. STA 15-12, PPC 12-15. ▪ The Doral Academy softball team won the Region 4-6A title by defeating South Plantation 15-0. The state-bound Firebirds (29-1) scored 14 runs in the second inning. In the region semifinals, Doral beat Coconut Creek Monarch 10-0, and South Plantation upended West Boca 14-4. Doral will play Bloomingdale (19-7) in a state semifinal on Friday. The Firebirds, who won their first state title in 2021, are riding a 12-game win streak with its only loss this season to Alabama Orange Beach 7-2 on April 5. Region 4-6A Championship: Doral Academy 15, South Plantation 0: Winning Pitcher Meagan Villazon 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 K; Sarah Breaux 3-3, HR, 2 R, 7 RBI; Lauren Ali 2-2, BB, RBI; Alondra Aldebol-Borrero 2-2, 2 R; Anabela Abdullah 0-2, HBP, 2 R, RBI; Ashley Tremont 0-1, BB, 2 R, 2 RBI; Zoey Abdullah 1-1, 2 BB, 3 R. Dor 29-1, SP 14-12. Region 4-6A Semifinal: Doral Academy 10, Monarch 0: Winning Pitcher Meagan Villazon 5 IP, CG, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 10 K; Alondra Aldebol-Borrero 3-3, 3B, 2 R, RBI; Anabela Abdullah 2-4, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI; Leyani Viruet 2-2, 2 2B, BB, 2 RBI; Sarah Beaux 2-2, HR, 3B, BB, 2 R, RBI; Meagan Villazon 1-3, 2B, R, 2 RBI; Zoey Abdullah 1-3, BB, 2 R, RBI; Sara Utera 0-3, R. Dor 28-1, Mon 12-11. Region 4-6A Semifinal: South Plantation 14, West Boca 4: Winning Pitcher Reese Chesney 5 IP, CG, 4 R, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 8 K; Victoria Vazquez 4-4, 2 2B, 3 R, 5 RBI; Kylee Reaves 2-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI; Amelia Rodriguez 2-4, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI; Gianna DiLella 3-3, Samantha O'Steen 1-2, 2B, 2 BB, R, RBI; Tessa Bertsch 1-3, BB, R, RBI; Reese Chesney 1-4; Cyan Long 2 R; Isabel Arango R; McKenna Henschel Sac, R. SP 14-11, WB 6-15. ▪ Miami Christian defeated Miami Schoolhouse Prep 6-2 for the Region 4-1A title. Tied at one, Miami Christian rallied with five runs in the bottom of the fourth to control the game. In the region semifinals, the Victors beat Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 7-0, and Schoolhouse Prep defeated AIE 12-2. Miami Christian (16-8) will play Casselberry Geneva (21-3) in a state semifinal on Tuesday. The Victors are competing for their fifth state title. Region 4-1A Championship: Miami Christian 6, Schoolhouse Prep 2: SP: P Samantha Torres 3 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 0 K; Sofia Villa 2-3, 2B; Valeria Vazquez 1-3, R; Danna Viera 1-2, BB, R. MC 16-8, SP 15-10. Region 4-1A Semifinal: Schoolhouse Prep 12, AIE 2: Winning Pitcher Samantha Torres 3 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K; P Analys Uriarte 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 K; Valeria Vazquez 3-3, 2 2B, BB, 3 R, RBI; Francela Verdura 3-3, 2B, HBP, 2 R, 2 RBI; Ivanna Bulbarela 2-3, R, 2 RBI; Danna Viera 2-3, 2B, R, RBI; Angelly Benitez 2-3, 2B, 3B, 2 R; Michelle Dominguez 1-3, 2B, 3 RBI; Danyela Mandujano 1-1, 2B, R, 2 RBI; Sofia Villa 1-3, 2B, HBP, 2 R. SP 15-9, AIE 10-8. ▪ In 7A, defending state champ Davie Western won the Region 4-7A title in come-from-behind fashion. The Wildcats (20-5-1) play Oviedo Hagerty (23-6) in a state semifinal on Friday in Sarasota. Click this link for the story. ▪ Two of the state's top teams in any classification battled for the right to play at state, and Miami Somerset Academy Silver Palms edged Coral Springs Charter again for another 3A region title. The Stallions (22-6) play Dunedin (21-5) in a state semifinal on Wednesday. Click this link for the story. Basketball state honors Source Hoops presents the 2024-25 Boys' Basketball Class 5A and Class 6A All-State Teams. Fifteen players represent the best of the best for those high schools that participate in Class 5A of FHSAA boys' hoops, and 15 more who compete in Class 6A. Players were selected based on in-person evaluations, a review of all-area teams selected by media from around the state and without regard to a player's travel team or high school affiliation or his ranking by other outlets. In 5A, state champion Pompano Beach Blanche Ely was well represented. Players from Miami Belen Jesuit, Miami Norland and Pembroke Pines Charter were also chosen to the elite group. In 6A, state champion Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas had a few players make the list. Players from Coral Springs and Miramar were also selected for the prestigious honor. 5A FIRST TEAM Dylon Hannah, 6-2 Sr, Blanche Ely Nijaun Harris, 6-4 Fr, St. Petersburg David Barrea, 6-2 Sr, Ponte Vedra Max Ortega, 6-2 Sr, Pembroke Pines Charter Angelo Moton, 6-5 Jr, Leesburg 5A SECOND TEAM Aaron Pensel, 6-7 Sr, Tallahassee Leon Jeyelen Jonas, 6-3 Sr, Blanche Ely Carson Crawford, 6-6 Soph, Fleming Island Dallas Lambert, 6-4 Jr, Port Charlotte Lorenzo Major, 5-11 Sr, Norland 5A THIRD TEAM Cornelius White, 6-7 Sr, Gainesville J.T. Tipton, 5-11 Jr, Lecanto Ethan Hicks, 5-11 Sr, Wesley Chapel Orlando Roche, 6-2 Soph, Belen Jesuit Sam Powell, 6-4 Jr, Naples Golden Gate 6A FIRST TEAM Dwayne Wimbley, Jr., 6-6 Sr, St. Thomas Aquinas Arosco Dubois, 6-2 Sr, Orlando Evans Alex Pierre-Louis, 6-4 Sr, Coral Springs Treymar Jones, 6-2 Sr, Milton K.J. Smith, 6-3 Sr, Wiregrass Ranch 6A SECOND TEAM Clarence Westbrook, 6-1 Soph, St. Thomas Aquinas Tyson Gilbert, 6-6 Sr, St. Augustine Tocoi Creek Darius Washington III, 6-4 Sr, Orlando Edgewater Tre Chisholm, 6-4 Jr, Ocala Forest Aaron McGee, 6-2 Jr, Viera 6A THIRD TEAM D.J. Sandi, 6-0 Jr, St. Thomas Aquinas Brandon Brazell, 6-5 Jr, Stuart Martin County Josh Skinner, 6-4 Sr, Miramar Isaac Buckley, 6-5 Jr, Winter Park Lake Howell Myles Mayfield, 6-7 Sr, Orlando Edgewater State track nominees The Florida Dairy Farmers announced the list of nominees for FHSAA top state track & field honors, and the stellar group includes some local athletes. Those area athletes eligible for Miss Track, Mr. Track, Girls' Coach of the Year and Boys' Coach of the Year awards are: GIRLS 3A: Ariyanna Griggs (Dillard) Jr 100M Champion (11.74); Tyra Cox (Miami Northwestern) Sr 200M (22.99) & 400M (51.44) Champion; Alexia Reid (Dillard) Sr 100M Hurdles & 400M Hurdles Champion; Nyla Christian (Miami Northwestern) Jr Long Jump Champion (19-8); Lauren Kirby (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) Sr Shot Put (45-3 3/4) & Discus (161-8) Champion; Coach Davidson Gill (Dillard) Champion; Coach Carmen Jackson (Miami Northwestern) 2nd Place. 2A: Grace Aldrich (Carrollton) Sr 1600M Champion (4:52.98); Arianna Garcia (Carrollton) Jr 100M Hurdles & 400M Hurdles Champion; Alexa Schwartz (Coconut Creek North Broward Prep) Sr Javelin Champion (154-4); Coach Dylan Hermelee (Carrollton) Champion. 4A: Coach Alex Armenteros (St. Thomas Aquinas) 2nd Place. BOYS 3A: Braylen Bennett (Plantation American Heritage) Jr 100M (10.59) & 200M (20.66) Champion; Tywan Cox (Miami Northwestern) Sr 400M Champion (46.06); Joseph Socarras (Miami Belen Jesuit Prep) Sr 800M (1:52.27) & 1600M (4:10.11) Champion; Marcelo Mantecon (Miami Belen Jesuit Prep) Soph 3200M Champion (8:56.89); Jayden Cadet (Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson) Sr High Jump Champion (6-7 1/2); Coach Victor Arrieta (Miami Belen Jesuit) Champion. 2A: Gabriel Carr (Miami Sunset) Sr 1600M Champion (4:17.71); Ian Newton (Key West) Sr Pole Vault Champion (15-3). 1A: Jimmy Bernatek (South Florida HEAT) Sr Pole Vault Champion (14-9). 4A: Remington Goins (Columbus) Sr Javelin Champion (198-7); Coach Danny Areces (Columbus) Champion. Boys' volleyball all stars The annual Miami-Dade Boys Volleyball All-Star Game is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the game, featuring the top high school senior boys' volleyball players in the county. Barry University in Miami Shores is housing the event, organized by Daniel Benitez. There will be several coaches and players who were previous all-stars and all-star coaches in attendance. Admission $5. All-County Ballots High school coaches of spring varsity sports should have received their ballots to send Miami Herald All-Dade and Miami Herald All-Broward nominees. If you have not received a ballot, email hssports@ Send high school sports results For high schools in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, if you have varsity results and top performers (with stats), email hssports@ They will run in the newspaper and online. Photos accepted, too. No deadline. Send after the game, the next day or weekly. You will be alerted when it will appear in the newspaper and online. --- Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone jvarsallone@
Miami Herald
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Westminster Christian goes 4-0 at softball tournament. Plus Western boys' volleyball and more
The Westminster Christian softball team went 4-0 to win the Doc4Life High School Softball Tournament in Ocala. The Warriors (11-6-1) edged Crystal River 1-0 and beat Ocala Lake Weir 13-3. They then edged Lakeland George Jenkins 4-3 in eight innings and ended the two-day event with a 14-3 victory over St. Johns Creekside. Westminster Christian 1, Crystal River 0: Winning Pitcher Kaley Dyer 7 IP, CG, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 6 K; Mya Rodgers HR, RBI; Gigi Khoury H; Jasmine Armenteros H; Erin Perez H; Abi Barboza H. WC 8-6-1. Westminster Christian 13, Ocala Lake Weir 3: Winning Pitcher Mya Rodgers 5 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K; Gigi Khoury 4 H, 3 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI; Mya Rodgers 2 H, 3 R; Abi Barboza 2 H, R; Gaby Perez 2 H; Casey Lesman H, RBI; Kaley Dyer H, R; Erin Perez H, 2 R. WC 9-6-1. Westminster Christian 4, Lakeland George Jenkins 3 (8 inn.): Winning Pitcher Kaley Dyer 8 IP, 3 R, 0 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 9 K; Gaby Perez 2 H; Casey Lesman 2 H; Kaley Dyer H, R; Jasmine Armenteros H, RBI, Gigi Khoury R, RBI. WC 10-6-1. Westminster Christian 14, St. Johns Creekside 3: Winning Pitcher Mya Rodgers 5 IP, 3 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 K; Jasmine Armenteros 3 H, 2 HR), 6 RBI; Gigi Khoury 3 H, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI; Erin Perez H, R; Gaby Perez H, RBI; Casey Lesman H, 4 R; Elise La Rosa H, R. WC 11-6-1. More softball Carrollton softball, led by senior pitcher Madelyn Althage, is now 9-3, after two more wins. Homestead improved to 5-2. ▪ Carrollton 5, Miami Country Day 2: Winning Pitcher Madelyn Althage (8-3) 2 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 10 K; Sylvia Figueroa 1-3, 2 R, RBI; Mila Negreira 1-3, RBI; Veronica Franzino 1-2, 2 R. Carr 8-3. ▪ Carrollton 19, LaSalle 0: Winning Pitcher Madelyn Althage (9-3); Isabella Whitby 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI; Grace Diez 2-2, HR, 4 RBI; Amalia Neff 2-3, 2 RBI. Carr 9-3. ▪ Homestead 24, Varela 9: Alondra Pena 3-3, 2 2B; Dy'niyah Shaw 3-3, 4 RBI; Beyonce Almaguer 3-3, 4 RBI; Deanna Jones 3-3, 3 RBI; Carla Romero 3-3, 3 RBI; Jaelyn Cisneros 3-3, 2 RBI. Hstd 5-2. Boys' volleyball Freshman setter Dexter Spears is having a solid debut high school season for the Davie Western boys' volleyball team. He has 329 assists, 16 aces, 13 kills, 30 blocks, and 88 digs. Older brother, Max, a junior outside hitter, has 142 kills, 26 blocks, 12 aces, 122 digs, 11 assists, 175 serve received. The Spears siblings have helped lead the Wildcats to a 9-2 record, with wins over West Broward, West Boca Raton, Cooper City, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Parkland Stoneman Douglas, Pembroke Pines Flanagan, Pompano Beach, and Pembroke Pines Charter. Their two losses are to Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons and Weston Cypress Bay. Miami Columbus is 17-2, and Doral Reagan is 13-1. Also, Homestead won, getting closer to .500. ▪ Columbus d. Sunset 25-14, 25-19, 25-23: Daniel Rubi 12 kills, 2 digs, 1 block; Cole Crep 5 kills, 2 digs; Dante Muñecas 5 kills, 4 aces, 1 block, 2 digs, 2 assists; Matias Claure 4 kills hitting .800, 2 blocks; Charlie Friguls 24 assists, 2 kills, 2 digs; Dylan Cortina 11 assists, 2 digs. Col 16-2. ▪ Columbus d. True North 25-19, 25-20, 25-16: Lucas Riva 13 kills, 1 ace, 5 digs, 2 blocks; Dante Muñecas 8 kills, 2 aces, 2 digs, 4 blocks; Matias Claure 5 kills, 1 dig, 3 blocks; Charlie Friguls 31 assists, 1 kill, 3 digs, 1 block; Matthew Fernandez 13 digs, 1 assist, 1 ace. Col 17-2. ▪ Homestead d. Coral Park 25-9, 25-19, 25-23: Oliverio Cerna 3 aces, 4 kills, 4 assists, 10 digs; Karon Williams 18 assists, 3 aces, 2 kills, 4 digs; Gilbert Reyes 2 aces, 8 kills; Pascual Ponce 1 ace, 1 kill. Hstd 5-7. ▪ Reagan d. Hialeah-Miami Lakes 25-19, 25-18, 25-20: Yeison Gonzalez 12 kills, 21 serve received, 6 aces, 4 digs; Diego Requena 35 assists, 6 digs, 2 kills; Michael Perez 11 kills, 7 digs; Zhayed Lacruz 6 kills, 2 digs; Felipe Rivero 7 kills, 9 serve received, 5 aces, 4 digs; Santiago Mejias 13 serve received, 10 digs, 2 assists; Gabriel Arias 4 kills, 1 block, 1 ace. Rea 13-1. Send high school sports results For high schools in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, if you have varsity results and top performers (with stats), email hssports@ They will run in the newspaper and online. Photos accepted, too. No deadline. Send after the game, the next day or weekly. You will be alerted when it will appear in the newspaper and online. --- Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone jvarsallone@
Miami Herald
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Poll: Who should be the Miami Herald's High School Athlete of the Week? (March 24)
South Florida's top athletes were recognized recently in the sports of boys' volleyball, flag football, lacrosse, softball, and water polo. This week, we continue a feature where we ask you to vote for the best performer of the week from boys' volleyball, lacrosse, softball, and water polo in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Take our poll below to cast your vote. The poll will be open until Thursday, March 27, around 10 p.m. You may vote as often as you like until then. Here are the candidates: NOTE: You should see a Miami Herald box underneath this note for you to type Yes and click Submit. That will ignite the actual poll to vote. Isabella Cardenas, Miami MAST water polo: the senior field player stepped in to play goal after her teammate was injured and made several saves as the Makos beat Mourning 23-8 for their third consecutive GMAC title. Kaley Dyer, Miami Westminster Christian softball: the sophomore pitcher recorded wins over South Plantation (2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 K), Pompano Beach (CG, 7 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 K) and Miami Palmetto (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K) at the Orange Bowl Fastpitch Invitational in Miami. She also had 4 hits and 5 RBI in the wins. Maya Feller, Miami Palmetto lacrosse: the sophomore goalie made 5 saves en route to her first win of the season, after her teammate suffered a knee injury during warm-ups, as the Panthers beat Key West 14-8. Nicholas Heyna, Miami Columbus water polo: the senior goalie made multiple key saves in the second half as the Explorers held off defending champ MAST 11-10 to win the GMAC title for the first time in over a decade. Aquiles Lorenzo, Miami Varela boys' volleyball: the sophomore had 38 kills, 9 digs and 1 block as the Vipers (8-0) beat Weston Cypress Bay in 4 sets. They've also beaten Miami Belen Jesuit, Miami Palmetto, Miami Coral Reef, Miami Hialeah Gardens, where he has recorded 20 kills in 4 of his last 6 matches. Matthew Preston, Miami Gulliver Prep water polo: the junior had 3 goals, 2 assists and 2 steals in a 9-8 win over Miami Country Day; recorded 3 goals, 3 steals and 2 assists in a 16-9 win over Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas; and totaled 3 goals, 2 assists and 5 steals in am 11-8 win over Winter Park at the Gulliver Prep Invitational. Lucas Riva, Miami Columbus boys' volleyball: the junior had 49 kills, a .333 hitting percentage and 18 digs as the Explorers were second at the Jungle Queen Invitational at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale. They beat Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy, Pompano Beach, Miami High and Miami Southwest to reach the finals. He recorded 10 kills and 11 digs in a 5-set regular season win over Miami Coral Gables and 7 kills, 5 digs and 2 aces in a win over Miami Mater Lakes Academy. Luke Swadener, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas boys' volleyball: the senior had 7 kills, 3 blocks, 5 assists, 2 aces, and 1 dig in a 4-set win over Pembroke Pines West Broward.
Miami Herald
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Westminster Christian softball 3-0-1 at OB invitational. Plus state basketball and soccer honors and more
The Miami Westminster Christian School softball team went 3-0-1 at the Orange Bowl Fastpitch Invitational at Palmetto Bay Park. The Warriors (5-3-1) defeated South Plantation, Pompano Beach and Miami Palmetto. They tied Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy. Westminster Christian 14, South Plantation 6: Winning Pitcher Kaley Dyer 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 K; Casey Lesman 2 H, 2 R; Mya Rodgers 2 H, 4 RBI; Elise La Rosa 2 H, 2 RBI; Kaley Dyer 1 H, 2 RBI; Erin Perez H, RBI; Jasmine Armenteros H, RBI; Abi Barboza H, 2 R. WC 3-3. Westminster Christian 6, Pompano Beach 1: Winning Pitcher Kaley Dyer CG, 7 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 K; Jasmine Armenteros 3 H, HR, RBI; Erin Perez 4 H, 2 R; Gaby Perez 2 H, 3 RBI; Elise La Rosa 2 H; Kaley Dyer H; Casey Lesman H, RBI; Mya Rodgers H, R; Abi Barboza H, RBI. WC 4-3. Westminster Christian 11, Palmetto 1: Winning Pitcher Kaley Dyer 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K; P Mya Rodgers 3 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 K; Elise La Rosa H, 2 RBI; Casey Lesman H, 2 R; Mya Rodgers 3 H, 2 RBI; Kaley Dyer H, RBI; Gaby Perez H, RBI. WC 5-3. Westminster Christian 6, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 6: Casey Lesman 2 H, 2 R; Abi Barboza 2 H, R; Kaley Dyer H, 2 RBI; Erin Perez H, RBI. WC 5-3-1. More softball ▪ Braddock 17, Coral Gables 0 (3 IP): Winning Pitcher Veronica De La Torre 3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 7 K; Emely Ramirez 4-4, 2B, HR, 4 R, 5 RBI; Mia Hernandez 2-3, 2 R, RBI; Vanessa Builles 1-1, BB, HBP, 3 R; Anais Gonzalez 1-1, 2 BB, 2 R. Brd 7-3. ▪ Flanagan 18, Coral Springs 4: Winning Pitcher Jurnee Bent 5 K; Amy Chacko 3-5, R, 2 RBI, SB; Jasmine Gonzalez 2-4, 3 R, 1 SB; Jade Reeves 2-3, 4 R, RBI, 2 SB; Lyric Jones 2-4, 3 R, 3 RBI; Camila Andrade 2-3, 3 R, 3 RBI; Alessandra Uzcategui 1-3, R, 3 RBI. Flan 4-4. State soccer honors Plantation American Heritage senior midfielder Courtney Caruso is the Florida Dairy Farmers State Class 4A Girls' Soccer Player of the Year. Caruso scored 7 goals and added 26 assists in helping the Patriots to a 19-1 record and the Class 4A state title. She signed to play soccer in college for NCAA Division III New York University. Cindy Marcial also of Plantation American Heritage is the Class 4A Girls' Soccer Coach of the Year. Marcial led the Patriots to a 19-1 record and their third consecutive state championship (5A titles in 2023-24). It marked the seventh state title for Marcial (2014-16, 2019, 2023-25) at American Heritage. They are finalists for overall Miss Soccer and State Girls' Soccer Coach of the Year honors, respectively. A statewide panel of prep media members and girls' soccer coaches vote for those awards. State basketball honors The eight individual class finalists for the 2025 Florida Dairy Farmers State Miss Basketball and Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year were announced following balloting by a statewide panel of high school girls' basketball coaches and prep media members. Every finalist was the leading vote-getter in their classification, making each the Player of the Year or Coach of the Year in their class. The two overall winners will be announced following a final round of balloting by coaches and media. Markeli Jones-Tynes, a Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy senior guard, is the state's Class 2A Girls' Basketball Player of the Year. She led the Lions to a 22-8 record and a spot in the regional final by averaging 16.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 3.5 steals per game. Ochiel Swaby of Miami Country Day is the state's Class 2A Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year. He led the Spartans to a 20-11 record and a third consecutive state title, after winning the Class 3A championship in 2023 and 2024. In 21 years at MCD, Swaby has compiled a 466-141 record with 10 state championships. Other locals who placed in each classification: 6A: 3. Coach Nicholas Rodriguez (Southridge). 5A: 2. J'adore Hayes (North Miami). 3. Coach Lawrence Hanna (Northeast). 4A: 2. Vanessa Vancott (Mater Lakes Academy); 3. Jasleen Green (American Heritage). 2. Coach Greg Farias (American Heritage). 2A: 2. Angelina Fernandez (Westminster Christian); 3. Ellie Perez (True North Classical). Boys' volleyball Miami Columbus and Miami Doral Reagan boys' volleyball have combined for a 16-1 record. ▪ Columbus d. Coral Gables 25-20, 19-25, 22-25, 27-25, 15-10: Daniel Rubi 17 kills, 11 digs; Lucas Riva 10 kills, 11 digs; Dante Muñecas 12 kills, 1 block; Marco Blavia 9 kills, 13 digs, 3 aces; Charlie Friguls 53 assists, 9 digs, 1 ace. Col 9-1. ▪ Columbus d. Mater Lakes Academy 25-19, 26-24, 19-25, 25-16: Lucas Riva 17 kills, 5 digs, 2 aces; Daniel Rubi 9 kills, 9 digs; Dante Muñecas 7 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace; Marco Blavia 7 kills, 11 digs; Matias Claure 7 kills, 2 blocks; Matthew Fernandez 15 digs, 2 assists, 1 ace; Charlie Friguls 45 assists, 2 kills, 1 block, 13 digs. Col 10-1. ▪ Reagan d. Downtown Doral 25-14, 25-12, 25-16: Michael Perez 8 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces, 6 digs; Yeison Gonzalez 10 kills, 11 serve received, 3 blocks; Gabriel Arias 3 kills, 4 aces, 5 blocks; Zhayed Lacruz 6 kills, 4 blocks; Diego Requena 28 assists, 2 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks; Diego Cobena 6 kills, 15 serve received, 4 digs, 3 aces; Santiago Mejias 10 digs, 7 serve received. Rea 5-0. ▪ Reagan d. Braddock 25-22, 26-24, 25-22: Yeison Gonzalez 15 kills, 24 serve received, 4 aces, 8 digs; Diego Cobena 8 kills, 17 serve received, 3 digs; Diego Requena 30 assists, 3 kills, 9 digs; Michael Perez 7 kills, 3 digs, 2 assists; Zhayed Lacruz 4 kills, 1 block. Rea 6-0. Baseball ▪ Doral Academy 10, Miami High 0: Winning Pitcher Marcelo Rodriguez 3 IP, 7 K; Dylan Prince 2-2, 2 R, RBI; Joshua Cespedes 1-2, HR; 2 RBI; Bryan Ravelo 1-1, 2 RBI. Dor 12-2-1. Water Polo ▪ GIRLS: Gulliver Prep 18, Westminster Academy 2: Sophia Kingston (Junior) 5 goals, 9 steals, 1 assist, 1 earned exclusion; Sophia Beltran (Freshman) 7 blocks, 5 steals, 1 assist; Mariana Bernal (Senior) 4 goals, 3 steals, 2 assists; Emma Preston (Freshman) 4 goals, 2 earned exclusions, 1 steal. GP 19-1. Send high school sports results For high schools in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, if you have varsity results and top performers (with stats), email hssports@ They will run in the newspaper and online. Photos accepted, too. No deadline. Send after the game, the next day or weekly. You will be alerted when it will appear in the newspaper and online. --- Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone jvarsallone@
