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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 a South Florida STAR, win WWE meet-n-greet, deadline June 3

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 or call 954-538-7153. Deadline is Monday, June 3.


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.


Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Darren Krein, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Dave Puloka and several players exercised with students prior to the event. Nutritionist Bob Calvin gave them tips to promote healthy eating habits.

“It was a lot of fun to introduce some of the activities that we do,” Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill said. “Hopefully, a few of them take it home and start a lifetime of being healthy.”

The students chosen were recognized for academic excellence, most improved, good citizenship, good attendance and good behavior.

“It was great to be out here with these kids. I know we were excited to be at Dave and Busters,” Dolphins center Mike Pouncey said. “We are still kids at heart. So we had a great time enjoying the day.”

Golf

Miami’s Krystal Farinas and Zachary Montaner were selected to participate in “The First Tee Training Program” at the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Krystal and Zachary, two 16-year-olds, are members of The First Tee and nominated by the local chapter. They will be joined by 50 other participants representing 40 chapters across the country.

Hank Haney IJGA is the only Academy in the world to provide training, academics and competition for serious junior golfers. During the program, The First Tee golfers will receive world-class instruction in full swing, short game, course management, mental preparation, fitness training and even college placement services.

The First Tee is a national youth development organization providing character education and life skills through the game of golf. Heading into its 16th year, there are 189 chapters and approximately 750 programming locations spanning 50 states and select international spots.

Duathlon

Jennifer West of Miami Beach won the women’s 30-34 age group during the Memorial Day Duathlon at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek.

She completed the 0.75-mile run, 10-mile bike and three-mile run in 1 hour 12 minutes 12 seconds.

Miami’s Lisa Dorfman, 52, was runner-up in women’s overall in 1:02:02. In men’s overall, Michael Ashworth, 31, of Miami Beach finished first in 51:37.

Other top local finishers: WOMEN: 35-39: 3. Lori Martell, Homestead, 1:11:29. 45-49: 4. Catherine Buller, Miami, 1:27:48. MALE: 25-29: 1. Augusto Penzo, Miami, 1:02:29. 30-34: 3. Willy Vega, Miami, 1:06:55. 35-39: 1. Alfredo Gonzalez, Miami, 58:38. 45-49: 2. Jasper Bell, Miami, 58:09; 3. Alex Cejas, Miami, 1:02:12. 50-54: 3. Ed Ibarra, Hialeah, 1:28:38. 60-64: 1. Christian Poirier, North Miami, 1:02:11; 3. Alfredo Gonzalez, Miami, 1:30:57. Visit www.multirace.com.

Triathlon

Jeffrey Boden of Coral Gables won the men’s 35-39 age group of the Memorial Day Triathlon at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek.

Boden covered the 0.25-mile swim, 10-mile bike and three-mile run in 53 minutes 37 seconds. Miami’s Lee Zohlman, 41, was fourth in men’s overall in 52:52.

Other top local finishers: ATHENA: 2. Jill Raezer, Miami Beach, 1:16:34. Clydesdales 200 40+: 3. Gabriel Zdircu, Miami, 1:22:56. Clydesdale 225 0-39: 1. Eddy Rafael, Hialeah, 1:08:56. WOMEN: 15-19: 1. Bethany Blakeman, North Miami, 1:11:35. 25-29: 3. Jessica Munera, Miami, 1:20:22. 35-39: 2. Dianet Torres, Miami, 1:08:16; 4. Vanessa Owens, Miami Beach, 1:11:04. 55-59: 2. Deborah Zisquit, Miami Beach, 1:37:39. Fat Tire: 2. Tammy Goldring, Miami Beach, 1:37:25. MEN: 25-29: 5. Kevin Padin, Coral Gables, 1:00:28. 30-34: 1. Tiago Choze, Miami, 56:13; 2. Juan Cuellar, Miami, 56:42. 35-39: 3. Alfredo Veloso, Miami, 57:27. 40-44: 1. Francisco Lopez, Miami, 56:44. 45-49: 1. Agusti Comabella, Miami Beach, 57:15. 50-54: 2. Dan Blakeman, North Miami, 1:00:08. 60-64: 1. Robert Maughan, Aventura, 1:01:56. 65-69: 1. Tim Regier, Miami, 1:05:05. Visit www.multirace.com.

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