http://www.miamiherald.com/hssports//index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/hssports//index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com High School Sports 60 Sun, 11 May 2008 03:06:17 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528777.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528777.html Sun, 11 May 2008 01:24 EDT Palmetto pitcher Kelly Saco sent a sharp grounder toward Palm Beach Gardens shortstop Bootsie Roesch. The senior dropped to field the oncoming ball, but it squirted under her glove. Roesch turned and watched as the ball rolled into the outfield while Courtney Ray rounded third. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528910.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528910.html Sun, 11 May 2008 01:01 EDT Pembroke Pines Charter entered Saturday's Class 4A FHSAA state championship undefeated and ranked first in the nation by USA Today. http://www.miamiherald.com/1201/story/238985.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1201/story/238985.html Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:00 EDT Get coverage leading up to Signing Day http://www.miamiherald.com/1201/story/210037.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1201/story/210037.html Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:44 EDT High school<br />sports breakfast http://www.miamiherald.com/1201/story/210003.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1201/story/210003.html Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:37 EDT Listen to our weekly podcast http://www.miamiherald.com/1200/story/208950.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1200/story/208950.html Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:16 EDT http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528913.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528913.html Sun, 11 May 2008 01:01 EDT Six years of Southwest boys' volleyball tradition reunited Saturday afternoon at the Douglas High School gym, fittingly nicknamed the 'Eagles' Nest.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528914.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528914.html Sun, 11 May 2008 03:01 EDT Goleman found itself in an unfamiliar position Saturday afternoon, celebrating a state semifinal berth. The Gators clinched their first trip to the 6A baseball state semifinals by sweeping the Southridge Spartans in back-to-back games in the Region 4-6A championship series at the Monsignor Pace baseball complex. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528204.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528204.html Sat, 10 May 2008 03:01 EDT Lauren Guzman jumped up and down at second base, her arms flailing about in celebration. Seconds earlier, Guzman had laced a double to right-center to score two runs, including the game-winner, to give Miami Palmetto a 5-4 victory over Jacksonville Mandarin in Friday's Class 6A FHSAA state semifinals at Plant City Stadium. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528203.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528203.html Sat, 10 May 2008 03:01 EDT s to state Brito senior David Vidal, a career second baseman, told his coach Pedro Guerra twice this season to trust him to deliver a victory from the pitching mound. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528378.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/528378.html Sat, 10 May 2008 03:01 EDT Since boys' volleyball began in Florida in 2003, Southwest always has been a team that was feared and revered. After an undefeated regular season, the Eagles swept all three of their opponents in the inaugural state championship. Since then, the Eagles have been unable to reach the finals. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/526740.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/526740.html Fri, 09 May 2008 03:01 EDT Miami Christian's baseball players often have been called a track-and-field team this year by their fellow students. With a roster of just 12 players, the Victors ran for nearly two hours a day last summer to get in condition for the season. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/526741.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/526741.html Fri, 09 May 2008 03:01 EDT Michael Stevens, an outside hitter for Columbus, was a sophomore when the Explorers made the trip to the state tournament in 2006. Facing Spanish River in the opener, the Explorers lost in straight sets, and Spanish River went on to win the title. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/527809.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/527809.html Fri, 09 May 2008 19:48 EDT Monsignor Pace has traditionally been a hot spot in South Florida for college recruiters in search of speed in the secondary. The University of Miami got plenty of production from Maurice Sikes earlier this decade. But in the past five years alone, Pace has upped its output, churning out six speedsters from its defensive backfield that have found their way onto College Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) rosters. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/525387.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/525387.html Thu, 08 May 2008 03:01 EDT For the fourth consecutive year, Palmetto's softball team will pack its collective bags and head north to represent Miami-Dade in the state semifinals against Jacksonville Mandarin. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/525386.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/525386.html Thu, 08 May 2008 03:01 EDT The Brito baseball team will take on Lake Worth Trinity Christian on Friday afternoon in the first game of a best-of-three series to determine who will advance to the state tournament. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/524008.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/524008.html Wed, 07 May 2008 03:01 EDT Several Miami-Dade County baseball teams have made it to the state final four on the strength of one solid pitcher. But with the Florida High School Athletic Association instituting a best-of-3 format for this weekend's regional final round, Dade's remaining teams know it will take much more depth to advance to next week's championships in Sarasota. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/524006.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/524006.html Wed, 07 May 2008 03:01 EDT The Columbus boys' volleyball team struggled to jell early Tuesday night, but when it was win or go home, the Explorers came together and defeated host Hialeah in four games. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/524728.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/524728.html Wed, 07 May 2008 16:56 EDT One of the duties I enjoyed most when I was the high school writer in Miami-Dade from 2000-2006 was making my way around the county to visit coaches and players during spring practice. It gave me an opportunity to meet the future college and pro stars of tomorrow and get an idea of whom to key-in on throughout the recruiting process later in the fall. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/524007.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/524007.html Wed, 07 May 2008 03:01 EDT The names may change from season to season, but Southwest remains a regular at the state boys' volleyball tournament. http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/522556.html http://www.miamiherald.com/620/story/522556.html Tue, 06 May 2008 03:01 EDT Hal Knowles has been a symbol of stability for the St. Brendan baseball team for more than three decades. Knowles, Miami-Dade County's longest tenured baseball coach, announced his retirement this week after 32 years coaching the Sabres. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528912.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528912.html Sun, 11 May 2008 03:01 EDT Pitching depth had been a concern for many baseball coaches entering this weekend's regional finals best-of-3 championship series. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528198.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528198.html Sat, 10 May 2008 03:01 EDT USA Today ranks them No. 2. Rivals.com has them fifth and MaxPreps.com sixth. And Baseball America and RISE Magazine? No lower than No. 1 in the nation -- right where they should be, if you ask American-Heritage first baseman/pitcher Eric Hosmer. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528197.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528197.html Sat, 10 May 2008 03:01 EDT Cardinal Gibbons' slogan ''Play for Keeps'' was emblazoned across the chests of the volleyball team all season on their warmup shirts. But Friday, ''keep'' was scribbled out, and ''Nick'' was written in its place. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528199.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/528199.html Sat, 10 May 2008 03:01 EDT PLANT CITY -- The impetus for Pembroke Pines Charter was on finishing quickly and getting out of Plant City Stadium as early as possible. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/526739.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/526739.html Fri, 09 May 2008 03:01 EDT Cooper City boys' volleyball coach Warren Denise admits it -- he's ``full of clichés.'' ''You play 'em one at a time'' is one he likes. ''We just try to get better every game'' is another. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/526738.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/526738.html Fri, 09 May 2008 03:01 EDT Pembroke Pines Charter spent much of the past month playing with a target on its back. The Jaguars -- who are undefeated and fresh off impressive tournament victories in Kissimmee and California -- were anointed the nation's top team by USA Today. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/527809.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/527809.html Fri, 09 May 2008 19:48 EDT Monsignor Pace has traditionally been a hot spot in South Florida for college recruiters in search of speed in the secondary. The University of Miami got plenty of production from Maurice Sikes earlier this decade. But in the past five years alone, Pace has upped its output, churning out six speedsters from its defensive backfield that have found their way onto College Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) rosters. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/526362.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/526362.html Thu, 08 May 2008 19:26 EDT They have college coaches writing, calling, texting and coming down as often as possible to see them. There's no missing the three elite Division 1A linebackers at Cypress Bay has to offer the opposition in 2008. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/525385.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/525385.html Thu, 08 May 2008 03:01 EDT It might be his first year there, but Michael Broad knows all about Nova's baseball history. The junior shortstop -- a transfer from North Broward Prep -- understands the Titans' tradition, even calling it ``huge.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/524010.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/524010.html Wed, 07 May 2008 03:01 EDT Melissa King slid into third base in the sixth inning and looked toward the American Heritage dugout. Her teammates rushed the Plant City Stadium field and embraced King at third. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/524012.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/524012.html Wed, 07 May 2008 03:01 EDT Every time Cardinal Gibbons scored a point Tuesday, senior Austin Belt looked around, trying to find friend and teammate Nick Williams. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/524011.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/524011.html Wed, 07 May 2008 03:01 EDT To Cooper City coach Warren Denise, it was a battle of men against boys, but when the game was on the line his boys came through with a stunning 21-25, 29-27, 22-25, 25-23, 15-8 come-from-behind five set win against Hialeah-Miami Lakes at Cooper City on Tuesday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/524728.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/524728.html Wed, 07 May 2008 16:56 EDT One of the duties I enjoyed most when I was the high school writer in Miami-Dade from 2000-2006 was making my way around the county to visit coaches and players during spring practice. It gave me an opportunity to meet the future college and pro stars of tomorrow and get an idea of whom to key-in on throughout the recruiting process later in the fall. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/522553.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/522553.html Tue, 06 May 2008 03:01 EDT Steeped in a rich recent history, American Heritage's softball program reached a crossroads this season. The Patriots, fresh off a stretch that saw them lose 10 of 15 games against tough competition, bordered on mediocrity. http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/521927.html http://www.miamiherald.com/619/story/521927.html Mon, 05 May 2008 18:42 EDT Thomas ''Nick'' Williams, a Cardinal Gibbons High School boys' volleyball player and honor-roll student, was in serious but stable condition in the surgical intensive care unit at North Broward Medical Center on Monday after being severely injured in a car accident Sunday morning.