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Sports Scene is a Miami Herald feature that spotlights news and notes from all youth sports activities in your neighborhood. The aim of the section is to feature game notes from any sport and the accomplishments of athletes from Miami-Dade County.

We rely on the directors and coaches of each league to send information for Sports Scene. We also accept photos, but we ask that everyone pictured be identified with a first and last name and the name of the team or park they represent.

The section is free and open to anyone. Email sportsscene@MiamiHerald.com or send a fax to 305-376-5287.


Be honored at Miami Marlins game

In an effort to recognize deserving South Florida youth baseball and softball players for doing well in school and displaying sportsmanship on the diamond, the Miami Marlins have once again partnered with The Miami Herald to co-sponsor the Team Player spotlight on the Sunday Youth Sports pages in the Neighbors section of The Miami Herald in print and online.

Youth league coaches, team representatives, teachers, friends or family members can nominate any current or former youth league (recreation or travel), middle school or junior varsity baseball/softball player who displays sportsmanship and has good grades or academic gains. Honored players - selected by random drawing - will be invited to a Marlins game where they will receive a certificate of achievement and a Marlins item during a recognition ceremony at Marlins Park.

To nominate someone, e-mail jvarsallone@miamiherald.com or call 954-538-7153.


Be a STAR at WWE show in South Florida

In an effort to recognize deserving South Florida youth who promote the values of the Be a STAR anti-bullying program, World Wrestling Entertainment in conjunction with The Miami Herald is accepting nominations for a special meet-n-greet before a WWE show at the BB&T Center in Sunrise.

Be a STAR (Show Tolerance And Respect) was founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE in April 2011. The mission is to ensure a positive and equitable social environment for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation through grassroots efforts beginning with education and awareness.

Be a STAR promotes positive methods of social interaction and encourages people to treat others as equals and with respect because everyone is a star in their own right.

WWE superstars and divas often make school visits throughout the country throughout the year, discussing how they dealt with bullying and stereotypes growing up and even into adulthood. They encourage students to Be a STAR.

Teachers, coaches or family members can nominate a South Florida youth, describing how that youth has been a STAR. It can be helping a family member, a classmate, a teammate, a school or something else. You may Be a STAR and not even know it.

Three youth - selected by random drawing - will be invited as Be a STAR finalists to the WWE show at the BB&T Center on Friday, June 7 in Sunrise. Each finalist will receive two tickets to the show and a WWE prize pack. One of the finalists will be drawn as the grand prize winner and participate in a meet-n-greet.

To nominate someone, e-mail Miami Herald Youth Sports Editor Jim Varsallone jvarsallone@miamiherald.com.


Tri-Miami triathlon

Petrina Kaluzhny of Miami won the women’s 25-29 age group during the Tri-Miami International Triathlon at Virginia Key in Key Biscayne.

She covered the 0.5-mile swim, 20-mile bike and 6.2-mile run in 2 hours 12 minutes 50 seconds. Jessican Anderson, 24, of Miami won the overall women’s title in 1:55:10, and Miami’s Gerin Reyes, 34, was third in 2:00:08.

Alejandro Ponce, 41, of Miami was runner-up in the men’s division in 1:45:34.

Local winners: Clydesdale 185 0-39: 1. Claudio Rivero, North Bay Village, 2:21:20. Clydesdale 200 40+: 1. George Garcia, Miami, 2:11:53. Clydesdale 225 0-39: 1. Steven Bradshaw, Homestead, 2:29:57.

Male: 20-24: 1. Jose Cobian, Doral, 2:09:52. 30-34: 1. Mauro Milovic, Miami Beach, 1:57:11. 35-39: 1. Juan Sanchez, Miami, 1:51:04. 65-69: 1. Tim Regier, Miami, 2:12:49. Masters: 1. Adam Ciperski, Cutler Bay, 1:54:35.

 

• John Jakopin of Miami won the Clydesdale 200 0-39 division during the Tri-Miami Sprint Triathlon.

He finished the 0.25-mile swim, 10-mile bike and 3.1-mile run in 58 minutes 16 seconds.

Carlos Dolabella, 52, of Key Biscayne won the men’s title in 53:27, followed by Key Biscayne’s Alejandro Rodriguez, 18, in 53:40. Michael Nunez, 37, of Miami placed third in 54:52.

Christina Montes De Oca, 37, of Miami won the women’s title in 1:03:22. Miami’s Jennifer Rubio was third in 1:06:59.

Loca winners: Clydesdale 185 0-39: 1. Brian Hood, Coral Gables, 1:09:19. Clydesdale 185 40+: 1. Ramon Perdomo, Miami, 1:07:47. Clydesdale 225 0-39: 1. Eddy Rafael, Hialeah, 1:06:47. Clydesdale 225 40+: 1. Javier Baeza, Coral Gables, 1:16:20.

Female: 20-24: 1. Rachel Losada, Miami, 1:09:29. 30-34: 1. Michele Pereira, Miami Beach, 1:07:11. 35-39: 1. Magui Martinez-Pena, Miami, 1:10:23. 40-44: 1. Maritza Baez, Miami, 1:11:35. 45-49: 1. Suleica Melow, Miami, 1:11:28. 55-59: 1. Joanne Woodland, Miami Beach, 1:20:03. 70-74: 1. Lois Leon, Miami, 1:15:56. Fat Tire: 1. Gillian Smith, Coral Gables, 1:49:41.

Male: 20-24: 1. Eduardo Gonzalez, Miami, 58:57. 30-34: 1. Tiago Choze, Miami, 57:41. 35-39: 1. Emilio Ferro, Key Biscayne, 59:52. 45-49: 1. Agusti Comabella, Miami Beach, 59:25. 60-64: 1. Ed Swakon, Palmetto Bay, 1:12:16. 70-74: 1. Albert Leon, Miami, 1:16:54.

Visit www.multirace.com.

Tri-Miami duathlon

Linda Kelly, 61, of Miami won the women’s masters title during the Tri-Miami Sprint Duathlon at at Virginia Key in Key Biscayne.

She completed the 1-mile run, 10-mile bike and 3.1-mile run in 1 hour 15 minutes 18 seconds. Miami’s Joel Lezcano was third in men’s overall in 58:10.

Local winners: Athena: 1. Lilian Chiu, Miami, 1:35:02.

Female: 35-39: 1. Melissa Jakopin, Miami, 1:15:18. 45-49: 1. Adelyn Blanco, Miami, 1:21:31.

Male: 15-19: 1. Alec Cuevas, Miami, 1:09:13. 35-39: 1. Maikel Cusimano, Hialeah, 1:00:16. 40-44: 1. Rodrigo Gomez, Doral, 1:04:00. 50-54: 1. Allan Levi, Key Biscayne, 1:18:21. 60-64: 1. Christian Poirier, North Miami, 1:04:39.

Visit www.multirace.com.

Tennis

Katerina Stewart of Miami helped the U.S. Junior Fed Cup team (16 and younger) advance to the finals by qualifying through the North/Central American and Caribbean Championships in Montreal.

Coached by USTA National Coach Freddy Rodriguez, the United States lost only one set in winning all nine singles and doubles matches against Canada, Mexico and Cuba. The Junior Fed Cup Finals will be in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

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