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Miami Herald
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Results are in. Florida Christian soccer standout voted Miami Herald High School Athlete of the Week
Florida Christian soccer player Cristian Garcia is the Miami Herald's High School Athlete of the Week, as voted on by readers in our weekly poll. The senior scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Miami Westminster Christian in a region semifinal and then had 1 goal and 1 assist in an upset 3-0 win over Miami Scheck Hillel for the region title to advance to the FHSAA state semifinal. Kenneth Francis Jr., Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian basketball; Malaysia David, Miami Edison flag football; Samantha Villaverde, Plantation American Heritage soccer; Matthew Able, Weston Sagemont basketball; Mason Fuentes, Miami Riviera Prep basketball; Jalynn Belton, Miami Country Day basketball; Nykeria Flowers, Oakland Park Northeast basketball; Willow White, Homestead South Dade wrestling; and Dwayne Wimbley, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas basketball rounded out the nominees. The Miami Herald Athlete of the Week poll opens Sunday every week and closes around 10 p.m. Thursday.
Miami Herald
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Cardinal Gibbons wins national cheer title. Western second. Plus tennis, region hoops and more
The Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons girls' cheerleading team won a national title for the first time in program history during the UCA Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Cardinal Gibbons, which restarted the program three years ago, finished first in Large Varsity Non-Tumbling Division II at nationals. Prior, the Chiefs were second at the FHSSA state tournament in Class 1A Extra Large Non-Tumbling. They are two-time state champs and two-time state runners-up. The national champs are: Angelina Ávila, Chrissy Beasley, Gianna Cammarata, Sofia Castronovo, Lulu Dettor, Olive Dettor, Rumiana Dimitrova, Ellison DiSanto, Savannah Dreibelbis, Leah Faison, Katya Fonte, Sadie Friedman, Nina George, Ariana Gunter-Hatcher, Ava Hall, Ellysia Hecksher, Callie Johasky, Amanda Kerry, Abigail Klein, Whitney Linder, Ruby Miller, Morgan Moyano, Leia Naar, Kennedy Neilen, Haneita Palmer, Mila Panahi, Ashley Shields, Brooke Shields, Farrah Sorhage, Goldie Sorhage, Sofia Vera, Adler Viola, Jaelyn Wanes, Hayli Wolfe, and Coach Julie St. Thomas. The Davie Western girls' competitive cheerleading team placed second at nationals in Varsity Coed Non-Tumbling Division 1. Prior, the Wildcats won an FHSAA state title (their third consecutive), after placing second at regionals in Class 2A Small Coed. The national runner-ups are: Abbie Dunn, Adriana Ribotti, Angelina Caccavale, Anthony Reguero, Audrey Johnson, Emily Harris, Giuliana Caglianone, Jaleah McDougle, Jayden Mennalla, Journey Bey, Evelis Valencia, London Jackson, Alana Placide, Lailani Almodovar, Myla Friend, Olivia Deveza, Oria Buhbut, Jaela Deligio, Yael Schwartzman, Zoe King, Lauren Bowlby, Mason Cooperman, Stella Cooperman, Saige Beauregard, Liel Levi, Jayden Diaz, Anna Granville, Gabi De Wilde, Caleb Delaney, and coaches Carrie Norton, Kristi Warren, Holly Allen and Joey Bayron. Miami Lourdes debuted its Game Day routine at nationals, placing sixth of nearly 30 finalist teams in Small Varsity Division II, one of the most competitive divisions with more than 100 teams overall. Prior, the Bobcats won a FHSAA state title in Class 1A Medium, after finishing second at regionals. Miami St. Brendan was sixth at nationals in Medium Varsity Division II. Prior, the Sabres won the Class 1A Large region championship and their ninth FHSAA state title. Postseason basketball Emma Esparza had 33 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6 steals, and teammate Sofia Laria totaled 20 points, 14 rebounds and 6 steals as Miami Palmer Trinity girls' basketball defeated Miami Westminster Christian 71-43 in a Region 4-2A quarterfinal. Next for the Falcons is the state's top-ranked Miami Country Day. Prior, Miami Westminster Christian (12-9) won its first district title in 17 years, defeating True North 50-31 for the District 15-2A Championship. Angie Fernandez led the Warriors with 35 points and 11 rebounds. In just two seasons, Coach Emily May and her staff have turned around the program. ▪ GIRLS: Region 4-2A Quarterfinal: Palmer Trinity 71, Westminster Christian 43: Pts: Laria 20, Esparza 33, Wright 12, Nieves 3, Stone 3. 3-ptrs: Laria 1, Esparza 5, Wright 2, Nieves 1, Stone 1. Rebs: Laria 14. Stls: Laria 6, Esparza 6. Asts: Esparza 7. Blks: Laria/Wright 2. ▪ GIRLS: Region 4-3A Quarterfinal: Cardinal Gibbons 60, Monsignor Pace 35: Pts: Savanna Nicholson 27, Makayla Midgett 10, Maleia Coker 10, Anaya Forgerthy 3, Maya Pinero 3, Maddie Kornowski 3, Savannah Nagy 2. Rebs: Anaya Forgethy 8, Maleia Coker 7, Makayla Midgett 5. Stls: Maddie Kornowski 3, Maya Pinero 3, Makayla Midgett 4, SavannaNnicholson 3. Asts: Savanna Nicholson 3, Makayla Midgett 4. Blks: Anaya Forgethy 2. CG 16-8, MP 14-11. ▪ GIRLS: Region 4-5A Quarterfinal: North Miami 45, Sebastian River 52: J'adore Hayes 26 pts, 20 rebs, 5 blks; Donnesha Morency 10 rebs, 5 stls, 5 asts; Alijah Rene 6 pts (2-5 3-ptrs); Naima Garnes 3 pts, 5 rebs. NM 18-8. ▪ BOYS: Region 4-5A Quarterfinal: Belen Jesuit 56, Stuart South Fork 37: Orlando Roche 18 pts, 2 asts, 3 rebs; Alec Arnholt 15 pts, 3 asts, 3 rebs; Nicholas Misiunas 14 pts, 6 rebs; Mikey Valdes 2 pts, 8 asts, 9 rebs. Bel 20-8. ▪ BOYS: Region 4-4A Quarterfinal: St. Brendan 67, Riviera Beach Suncoast 62: StB: Duque 32, Fragela 18, Jimenez 7, Lentz 5, Martinez S 3, Martinez T 2. Sun: Harris 23, Williams 10, Nesbitt 9, Horton 9, Nesbitt 5, Brinkley 4, Davis 2. 3-ptrs: Duque 5, Fragela 2, Lentz 1, Martinez 1. StB 19-8. ▪ BOYS: Region 4-1A Quarterfinal: Westwood Christian 68, Miami Christian 37: Devin McIntyre 19 pts, 4 rebs, 6 stls, 5 asts; Tristan Barnes 7 pts, 6 asts. 6 rebs, 1 blk, 1 stl; John Weir 12 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast; Jermaine Agyeman 14 pts, 10 rebs, 2 blks, 1 stl; Jason Martinez 14 pts, 8 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl. WC 16-7. Region soccer BOYS: Region 4-3A Semifinal: NSU University School 3, Downtown Doral 1: Raul Leyva 2 goals, 1 assist; Nicholas Marques 1 goal; Gkp Matthew Jean Baptiste 1 goal allowed. NSU U 16-3-1. Tennis The Miami Palmetto boys' tennis team defeated the nation's No.4-ranked Greater Christian Academy from Georgia 5-2. Singles: No.2 Michael Larionov (Pal) d. Jason Eibedigion 6-4, 6-2; No.3 Austin Taco Siddens (Pal) defeated Atlas Covey 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, (10-4); No.4 Beau Gibson (Pal) d. Jack Gessner 6-3, 6-4; No.5 Ben Montana (Pal) d. Brady Gessner 6-2,6-0. Doubles: Gibson/Taco Siddens (Pal) d. J Gessner/Bisogno 6-4. ▪ BOYS: Palmetto 7, Belen Jesuit 0: Singles: No.1 Michael Larionov (Pal) d. Julio Nunez 8-2;Beau Gibson (Pal) d. Julian Vinals 8-6; Austin Taco-Siddens (Pal) d. Sebastian Vinals 8-1; Paul Sasso (Pal) d. Gonzalo Garcia 8-0; Darren Wolcott (Pal) d. Aaron Johnson 8-6. Doubles: Gibson/Correa (Pal) d. Sebastian Vinals/Aaron Johnson 6-0; Paul Sasso/Danny Mazer won 6-1. Pal 3-0. ▪ GIRLS: Palmetto 7, Lourdes 0: Singles: No.1 Camille Chellas (Pal) d. Regina Arangoliz 8-2; No.2 Lucia Siddens (Pal) d. Palama Diaz 8-1; No.3 Madeleine Chellas (Pal) d. Angelyna Codeso 8-4; No.4 Sophia Jarauta (Pal) d. Grace Leon 8-0; No.5 Alexandra Franco (Pal) d. Natalia Rodrguez 8-0. Doubles: No.1. Siddens (Pal) d. Arangoliz/Diaz 8-3; No.2. Jarauta (Pal) d. Palama Diaz 8-3. Pal 1-0. Water polo ▪ BOYS: Cooper City 20, Nova 9; Cooper City 18, Cypress Bay 7. ▪ GIRLS: Cooper City 17, Nova 6; Cooper City 16, Cypress Bay 12. Lacrosse ▪ GIRLS: Archbishop McCarthy 17, South Plantation 2: Ava Valdivieso 7 goals; Carson Kroll 5 goals, 3 assists; Sofia Rawda 2 goals; Hayden Hughes 2 goals, 1 assist; Gaby Laffler 1 goal, 1 assist; Josephine Mens 5 saves. ▪ GIRLS: Cardinal Gibbons 18, Cooper City 1: Lily O'Connor 2 goals, 6 draw controls; Victoria James 2 goals, 5 draw controls; Kacey Puia 2 goals, 4 draw controls. Baseball Palmetto 7, Gulliver Prep 6: Trailing 4-2, Gulliver scored three runs in the top of the fourth. Palmetto answered with three of its own in the bottom of the inning. WP Silas Sekeres (1-0); LP Ronin Robles. Top Performers: Sebastian Hernandez 1-3, HR, RBI, Run; Jack Gorden 1-3, HR, RBI, Run; Chris Batres 1-2, 2B, Run. Pal 1-0. 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@
