High School Sports

Miami-Dade High Schools | Nov. 2012

  • Columbus quaterback looks to pass in the third quarter as Columbus High School takes on Killian High School in Region 4-8A football final at FIU Stadium on Friday, November 30, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Colubus running back Lorenzo Woodley scores in the fourth quarter as Columbus High School takes on Killian High School in Region 4-8A football final at FIU Stadium on Friday, November 30, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Killian's Anthony Olivencia scores in the third quarter as Columbus High School takes on Miami Killian High School in Region 4-8A football final at FIU Stadium on Friday, November 30, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Killian's quarterback Nigel Dillard looks to pass in the third quarter as Columbus High School takes on Miami Killian High School in Region 4-8A football final at FIU Stadium on Friday, November 30, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Columbus tight end Jose Alvarado advances on a pass reception as Killian's Trumane Washington defends as Columbus High School takes on Killian High School in Region 4-8A football final at FIU Stadium on Friday, November 30, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Gary Sampson, #5 the quarterback for Dade Christian, runs for yards in their game against Naples First Baptist, in a Class 2A state semifinal, Friday, November 30th, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff

  • Kenny Lewis, #4 of Dade Christian, runs for a touchdown in the second quarter, in their game against Naples First Baptist, in a Class 2A state semifinal, Friday, November 30th, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

  • Kenny Lewis, #4 of Dade Christian, runs for a touchdown in the second quarter, in their game against Naples First Baptist, in a Class 2A state semifinal, Friday, November 30th, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

  • Fabian Johnson, #3 a running back for Northwestern High, running for yards as Johnathan Harris, #31 of Central High, beings him down, in their game being played at Traz Powell Stadium, 11300 NW 27 Ave, Friday, November 23rd, 2012, Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff

  • Joseph Yearby, #22 of Central High running for yards in their game against Northwestern High, being played at Traz Powell Stadium, 11300 NW 27 Ave, Friday, November 23rd, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff

  • Columbus defenders Mikey Ferro (6) and Adrian Campbell (25) stop Coral Gables quarterback Dijon Smith (13) in the second quarter of a Region 4-8A semifinal Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami. Columbus won 42-7. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff

  • Columbus running back Lorenzo Woodley III (20) scores the team's first touchdown against Coral Gables in a Region 4-8A semifinal Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami. Columbus won 42-7. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff

  • Columbus wide receiver Gilbert Henric celebrates a touchdown against Coral Gables in a Region 4-8A semifinal game Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami. Columbus won 42-7. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff

  • Belen Jesuit Runners (81) Alexander Isaac, (80) Osiel Gonzalez, (84) Ryan Rodriguez, (79) Andres Fernandez, (82) Avery Lopez, and (85) Fabian Thomas during Class 3A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Ransom Everglades runner (1094) Gaby Correa during Class 2A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Ransom Everglades runners, (1095) Adams Friedman, (1094) Gaby Correa, (1098) Jackson Mihm, (1097) Connor Guest, and (1093) Jan Bergengruen during Class 2A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Miami Sunset Runner (870) Nick Diaz during Class 4A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Coral Reef Runner (317) Carlos Lopez during Class 4A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Miami Sunset Runner (869) Kenneth Castro during Class 4A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Ferguson Runner (460) Katrina Santiago during Class 4A Girls Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Columbia Runner (284) Daniel Fernandez during Class 4A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Belen Jesuit Runners (84) Ryan Rodriguez and (83) Michael Magoulas during Class 3A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Belen Jesuit Runner (80) Osiel Gonzalez during Class 3A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Miami Sunset Runner (870) Nick Diaz during Class 4A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Ransom Everglades runner (1098) Jackson Mihm during Class 2A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Ransom Everglades runner (1093) Jan Bergengruen during Class 2A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Ransom Everglades runner (1095) Adams Friedman during Class 2A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Ferguson Runner (467) Santiage Saiki during Class 4A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Miami Sunset Runners (869) Kenneth Castro, (870) Nick Diaz, (872) Ronny Greenup and (873) Malik Gunter during Class 4A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Belen Jesuit Runner (82) Avery Lopez during Class 3A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Belen Jesuit Runner (85) Fabian Thomas during Class 3A Boys Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Ferguson Runner (456) Lauren Gavulic during Class 4A Girls Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Lourdes Runniner (767) Lourdes Brea during Class 4A Girls Florida FHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2012. Don Juan Moore / Photo by Don Juan Moore

  • Miami Dolphins football player and 2009 Miami Killian graduate Lamar MIller takes a photo with the Killian cheerleading squad during a football game between the Miami Killian Cougars and Southwest Eagles at Tropical Park on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. Max Reed / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

  • Jaquan Johnson (4) of Miami Killian stiff arms Alexis Machado (3) of the Southwest during a football game between the Miami Killian Cougars and Southwest Eagles at Tropical Park on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. Max Reed / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

  • Dillard Panthers Dennis Turner (14) rattempts to catch a ball during the football game against Norland Vikings Friday, November 16, 2012 at North Miami Athletic Stadium in North Miami ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

  • Dillard Panthers Eddie Roberts (1) escapes Norland Vikings defenseve back Deshawn Simpkins (10) during their football game Friday, November 16, 2012 at North Miami Athletic Stadium in North Miami ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

  • Norland Vikings Ahmad Forbes (27) runs with the ball during the football game against Dillard Panthers Friday, November 16, 2012 at North Miami Athletic Stadium in North Miami ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

  • Samuel Smiddy swims the 200-yard individual medley during the Class 3A state swim meet Friday, November 9, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. Roberto Gonzalez / Special to The Miami Herald

  • Devondre Powell, #7 of Jackson High, runs for yardage as Aaron Brown, #5 of Northwestern High, brings him down at Traz Powell Stadium, Friday, Nov. 9th, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff

  • Jabari Dowling, #85 of Northwestern High, runs for yards in their game against Jackson High, at Traz Powell Stadium, Friday, Nov. 9th, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff

  • Darius Tice, #13 of Northwestern High, runs for yards in their game against Jackson High, at Traz Powell Stadium, Friday, Nov. 9th, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff

  • Darius Tice, #13 for Northwestern High, runs for yards in the first quarter in their game against Homestead High, at Harris field, in Homestead, Friday, November 2nd, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff

  • Johnnie Hankins, #4 for Homestead High, runs for yards in the first quarter in their game against Northwestern High , at Harris field, in Homestead, Friday, November 2nd, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald staff

  • Johnnie Hankins, #4 for Homestead High, runs for yards in the first quarter in their game against Northwestern High , at Harris field, in Homestead, Friday, November 2nd, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

  • Darius Tice, #13 for Northwestern High, runs for yards in the first quarter in their game against Homestead High, at Harris field, in Homestead, Friday, November 2nd, 2012. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

  • Edwin Lubin of North Miami Beach catches a pass in the second quarter against North Miami, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 at North Miami Stadium. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

  • North Miami's Charles Romane (7) scores in the third quarter against North Miami Beach at North Miami Stadium, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

  • North Miami's Charles Romane loses the ball while under pressure from North Miami Beach's defense during the first quarter. The ball was recovered by Leroy Parker (6) of North Miami Beach for the first touchdown of the game, played at North Miami Stadium, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

  • North Miami's Charles Romane (7) eludes North Miami Beach defenders to run for a 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter at North Miami Stadium, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

  • North Miami Beach's Freddy Leroy escapes North Miami defenders in the second quarter at North Miami Stadium, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

  • Charles Romane of North Miami Beach (7) is lifted high in the air by teammate Daniel Fisteac (55) after Romane scored a touchdown at the beginning of the third quarter during their game against North Miami at North Miami Stadium on Nov. 1, 2012. Emily Michot / Miami Herald Staff