South beats North in Senior All-Star Game

Southwest coach Mauricio Diaz got one more taste of victory Tuesday night as the South defeated the North 25-22, 25-12, 25-20 in the Senior All-Star Game at Florida Christian.

Just days after clinching the state championship, Diaz, with three of his Eagles, helped the South squad win its second consecutive All-Star game. The South leads the North 3-1 in the series.

Killian's Walter Davis put on an offensive show, recording 12 kills in the win. Displaying his vertical jump, Davis also tallied three blocks and an ace. Sunset's Andrew Parra added eight kills and two blocks, and Southwest's Daniel Moreno chipped in six kills.

''I thought it was going to be a good game,'' Davis said. ``Both teams played well.''

Columbus, well represented with four players on the North team, was led by All-Dade outside hitter Michael Stevens, who had seven kills, four digs and two blocks. Jordi Fonts had four kills and a block and Hialeah-Miami Lakes lefty Giovannio Roman had nine kills and two digs.

''We felt like the underdogs,'' Fonts said of his North team. ``We were trained to hate these guys all season, but in a day we were forced to blend. We all meshed well.''

Although the South won in straight sets, Diaz was impressed with both teams on the court.

''A lot of athleticism and skill was shown tonight,'' Diaz said. ``It's good to see how volleyball has progressed in Miami.''