To knock Boyd Anderson from the ranks of the unbeaten, reigning 4A state champion Miami Monsignor Pace will try to give the Cobras a taste of their own medicine.

Unlike the first 12 opponents who tried to slow the Cobras' explosive transition game, Pace boys' coach Mark Lieberman said his team will be looking to push the ball at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Classic at Boyd Anderson on Friday night.

''Our team still likes to play fast and score off our defense,'' Lieberman said. ``We are not going to change that. That is how we are used to playing. They are a good team, but we are going in there expecting to win.''

The Spartans (10-3), ranked No. 1 in 4A, witnessed firsthand how quickly the Cobras (12-0), who are ranked No. 1 in 6A, can convert turnovers and long rebounds into easy baskets at the Arby's Classic in Tennessee last week. Although the teams didn't face each other, the Spartans watched from the stands as Boyd Anderson beat its first three opponents by an average of 20 points before winning the championship game by nine.

Pace 6-8 star forward Rakeem Buckles, a Louisville signee, said if the Spartans can limit turnovers they can beat the Cobras at their own game.

''Boyd Anderson has a real quick team,'' Buckles said. ``They get up and down real good. They play good defense and play hard.''

Senior Martavious Irving said: ``The goal is not just to beat them, but beat them down. When people look at the schedule, they know it will be a long night.''

The Classic continues Saturday with an eight-game schedule highlighted by Kenny Boynton Jr.-led American Heritage against Palm Beach Dwyer at 7:15 p.m., followed by a rematch between reigning 3A state champion Pine Crest and star guard Brandon Knight against Robert Burger and reigning 5A state champion Dillard.

FOOTBALL

• The following Columbus football players earned All-Dade Class 6A-4A honorable mention -- quarterback Garret Colao, wide receiver Kenny Whittaker and defensive back Bryan Santos.

• Miami Country Day wide receiver Andrew Brodsky earned Class 3A-1B second team honors.

BOYS' SOCCER

• Belen 2, Mater Academy 1: Carlos Garcis-Velez and Johnny Arellano led the Wolverines (11-0-3) each with a goal. Andre Seidenthal had two assists.

• Coral Reef 4, Varela 0: Ryan Wilkinson led the Barracudas (12-2-4) with two goals. Fifi Lopez had a goal and an assist. Emmanuel Berna added a goal.

• Archbishop Curley 4, Westland Hialeah 1: Gregory Salano led the way for the Knights (6-6-1) by scoring all four goals. Nick Wilken and Misha Oroscz both had two assists.

• South Dade 4, Miami Beach 1: Giovanni Rodriguez, Franciso Madrigal, Hector Vasquez and Gubeni Rivera all scored one goal to lead the Buccaneers (2-5-2) past Miami Beach.

• Edison 3, Monsignor Pace 0: Shelby Printemps led the Red Raiders (11-0-2) with three goals. Junior Milien recorded two assists. Chery Ricardo recorded the shutout.

GIRLS' SOCCER

• Palmer Trinity 7, Carrollton 0: Kirby Battle led the Falcons (7-4-1) with two goals. Ellie Newman and Emily Keunen each had a goal.

• Miami Christian 4, Westwood Christian 2: Alex Marchese led the Crusaders (8-8) with two goals. Noel Long and Nicole Beckhermer both added one goal.

• Miami Springs 6, Goleman 1: Abby Carr led the Golden Hawks (15-0-2) with three goals and one assist. Dallas Carter had three assists and one goal. Paula Zuluaga finished with one goal.

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