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Miami Herald
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Western's Norton, Gibbons' St. Thomas are Broward co-cheerleading coaches of the year
For the first time ever, the Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons cheerleading team won a national championship. Davie Western finished runner-up on the national stage and repeated as state champions during another successful season. Both came under the tutelage of their coaches - Western's Carrie Norton and Cardinal Gibbons' Julie St. Thomas, who are the Miami Herald's Broward Competitive Cheerleading Co-Coaches of the Year. St. Thomas led Gibbons, which restarted its program three years ago, to a state runner-up finish in the Class 1A Extra Large non-tumbling division. It was the Chiefs' second state runner-up finish all-time. They have also won two state titles. But Gibbons took things up a notch the following week when they won their first national title at the UCA Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. The Chiefs finished first in the Large Varsity Non-Tumbling Division II at nationals. Their team consisted of 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 and Hayli Wolfe. Meanwhile, the Wildcats finished second at nationals in the Varsity Coed Non-Tumbling Division 1. But Western did triumph at the state level, repeating as FHSAA state champions in the Class 2A Small Coed division. Western also had state runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2020. Western's national runner-up squad consisted of 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 and Caleb Delaney. Norton credited her fellow coaches Kristi Warren, Holly Allen and Joey Bayron for the victories as well.
Miami Herald
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Poll: Who should be the Miami Herald's High School Athlete of the Week? (Feb. 24)
South Florida's top athletes were recognized recently in the sports of basketball, cheerleading, soccer and wrestling. This week, we continue a feature where we ask you to vote for the best performer of the week from baseball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer and weightlifting in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Take our poll below to cast your vote. The poll will be open until Thursday, Feb. 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. ▪ Mia Conard, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons soccer: the junior scored the winner (the game's only goal) with 4:30 remaining as the Chiefs (13-5-2) edged Davie NSU University School 1-0 for the Region 4-3A title. ▪ Kaleb Corbitt, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely basketball: the junior scored a team-high 19 points, including a put-back basket off a rebound with 2:38 left to put the Tigers up 48-47 as Ely won the Region 4-5A title over defending state champ Pembroke Pines Charter 59-56. With 7.1 seconds left, he cooly drained two free throws to make it 59-54 and a few seconds later grabbed a key rebound on a purposely missed PPC free throw to end it. ▪ Jonas Duque, Miami St. Brendan basketball: the senior batted away a Northwestern pass, which was snagged by teammate Benny Fragela. He then retrieved the ball from Fragela and dribbled the length of the court to score what proved to be the winning basket as the visiting Sabres came-from-behind to upset top seed Miami Northwestern 70-69 to advance to a basketball region final for the first time in school history. Duque finished with a game-high 30 points including six 3-pointers. ▪ Angel Garcia, Miami True North baseball: the senior catcher caught a shutout (via three pitchers), drove in the winning run and threw out a runner trying to steal third to end the game on a strike-em out/throw-em-out double play as the visiting Titans upset nationally-ranked Parkland Stoneman Douglas 1-0. ▪ Naya Hardisson, Miami Southridge basketball: the sophomore scored a game-high 21 points, including five big points down the stretch as the Spartans (15-10) upset four-time defending state champ Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 52-49 in a Region 4-6A semifinal. ▪ Amanda Kerry, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons cheerleading: the senior and three-year letterwinner helped the Chiefs win their first national title at the UCA Championships in Large Varsity Non-Tumbling Division II at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Prior, they were second at the FHSSA state tournament in Class 1A Extra Large Non-Tumbling. ▪ Justice Lee, Marathon weightlifting: the junior won FHSAA state titles in Olympic and Traditional categories in Class 1A for the second consecutive season in Lakeland. She became the first dual state champion in Marathon High School history last season and repeated this season. ▪ Adaya Montalvo, Miami SLAM basketball: the senior scored 18 points to lift SLAM (15-12) over Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 75-52 in a Region 4-3A semifinal. ▪ Haylee St. Hilaire, Miami Doctors Charter weightlifting: the senior won an FHSAA state title in Class 1A in the Olympic category. She helped the Hawks place second at state, a school first. ▪ Nicholas Pineros, Miami Gulliver Prep soccer: the senior scored the first goal and assisted on the second as the Raiders (19-2-2) won the Region 4-3A title with a 2-0 victory over Davie NSU University School.
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@
