Norland's Amir Celestine (12), who had 15 points, makes a three-point shot against Winter Springs in their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Timothy Cornelius (44) knocks the ball away from Winter Springs' Luis Jacobo (15) during their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Amir Celestine (12) gets between Winter Springs' Luis Jacobo (15) and Ryan Gidus (24) for a layup in their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Timothy Cornelius (44) is fouled by Winter Springs' Luis Jacobo (15) after beating him to a rebound during their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Jerry Jones (22) hurries the ball upcourt after a steal against Winter Springs in their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Antonio Hester (42), who had a game-high 26 points, gets a rebound over Winter Springs' Ryan Gidus (24) and Brian Holmes during their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Anthony Jervis (23) goes for a loose ball that was lost by Winter Springs' Daniel Kuhl (3) during their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Antonio Hester (42), who had a game-high 26 points, bends the rim as he gets an uncontested dunk on Winter Springs late in their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Timothy Cornelius (44) loses the ball to Winter Springs' Jarvis Wiggins (2) late in their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. After being up by 18 points in the first half, a late run by the Bears - including this steal - nearly sank the Vikings, but they held on to win 62-61 and will play for the championship Saturday. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Timothy Cornelius (44) shows off his special haircut during their Class 6A boys' basketball semifinal game against Winter Springs, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace's Rakeem Buckles (21), who had 11 points, goes for a layup against Pensacola Washington's Ladarius Green (55) in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace's Darius Perkins (2) is fouled in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game against Pensacola Washington, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace's Ray Shipman (23), who led the Spartans with 33 points, gets fouled by Pensacola Washington's Ladarius Green (55), but still makes the basket in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace's Ray Shipman (23) has his layup blocked by Pensacola Washington's Ladarius Green in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace's Rakeem Buckles (21), who had 11 points, is fouled by Pensacola Washington's Joshua Lockett (40) on a layup attempt in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace's Reggie Chambers (5), right, causes Pensacola Washington's Joshua Wallace (1) to turn over the ball in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace's Terrance Saintil (4) swats away a shot by Pensacola Washington's Sharif Hudson (12) in the first half of their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace's Jabari Gorman (20), who had four steals, takes one of them away from Pensacola Washington's Sharif Hudson (12) in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace coach Mark Lieberman talks to Terrance Saintil (4) during a free throw in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game against Pensacola Washington onThursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. The Spartans won 69-54 and will play for the championship Saturday. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Pace fans cheer for their team in their Class 4A boys' basketball semifinal game against Pensacola Washington, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Monsignor Pace's Ray Shipman (23) leaps toward the rim during the first half against Glades Central on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Monsignor Pace's Ray Shipman (23) attempts a shot against Glades Central during the first half of their game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Monsignor Pace's Rakeem Buckles (21) waits for the ball during the first half against Glades Central on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Mongisnor Pace's Darius Perkins (2) goes up to score during the second half against Glades Central Community on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Glades Central Community's Wesley Barnett (33) tries to stop Monsignor Pace's Terrence Saintil (4) during the second half, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Monsignor Pace's Terrence Saintil (4) takes a shot over Glades Central Community center Wesley Barnett during the second half of their game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Palmetto's Casey Delgado, who got the victory, delivers a pitch against South Dade on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Coral Reef Park. ANDREW ULOZA/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
South Dade catcher Robert Case (10) makes a stop against Palmetto during a game Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Coral Reef Park in Palmetto Bay. ANDREW ULOZA/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Palmetto batter Hunter Decamp hits a double against South Dade on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Coral Reef Park in Palmetto Bay. Palmetto won 8-4. ANDREW ULOZA/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
South Dade pitcher Ray Gibson delivers against Palmetto during a game Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Coral Reef Park in Palmetto Bay. Palmetto won 8-4. ANDREW ULOZA/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Hialeah's Jesica Baez (3), right, fouls Orlando Freedom's Krystal Giler (15) as she runs into Beaz's teammate Tashavia Hagans (22), left, in their Class 6A state girls' basketball semifinal game on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Hialeah's Jalyssa Charadan (42) makes a layup against Orlando Freedom in their Class 6A state girls' basketball semifinal game on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Hialeah's Ty'tetania McClenney (15) gets between Freedom's Lianna Itajahy (22) and Krystal Giler (15) for a loose ball in their Class 6A state girls' basketball semifinal game, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Hialeah's Ty'tetania McClenney (15) moves the ball up court past Orlando Freedom's Amanda Schultz (33) after a steal in their Class 6A state girls' basketball semifinal game on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 in Lakeland. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Hialeah's Ty'tetania McClenney (15) falls onto a chair after their Class 6A state girls' basketball semifinal game against Orlando Freedom on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 in Lakeland. The T-Bred lost 52-49. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Hialeah's Shikina McMillan (33) wipes her tears as she walks off the court after their Class 6A state girls' basketball semifinal loss against Orlando Freedom on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 in Lakeland. The T-Breds lost 52-49. PHIL SEARS / SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Ferguson's Lori Eckhard pitches against Coral Gables on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. PETER ANDREW BOSCH / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Coral Gables' Hayley Barrow pitches against Ferguson on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. PETER ANDREW BOSCH / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami High's Lazarius Johnson goes up for a shot during the third quarter of Tuesday night's Region 4-6A semifinal against Norland, Feb. 19, 2008. Defending are Norland's Antonio Hester, below, and Anthony Jervis, top. Norland won 53-41. RONNA GRADUS/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Norland's Andre Jackson looks to make a pass while Miami High's Yordani Chevaliar defends during the third quarter of Tuesday night's Region 4-6A semifinal at Norland. The Vikings won 53-41. RONNA GRADUS/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Norland's Amir Celestine drives past Miami High's Kristian Mendoza during the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's Region 4-6A semifinal at Norland. The Vikings won 53-41. RONNA GRADUS/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
The 2007 Gulliver Prep girls' water polo team. Seated at top from left: Mikaela Koch, Taelor Moreno, Juliano Sabo. Standing from left are Shelby Reyes, Katie Cutler, Nathalie Cosmides, Celine Comeau and Monica Chaviano. Seated at bottom from left are Alex Garcia, Ali McDowell and Ali Hoffman. RONNA GRADUS/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Trevor Reitz is a sophomore on Gulliver Prep's boys' water polo team. RONNA GRADUS/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Lars Nordt is a junior on Gulliver Prep's boys' water polo team. RONNA GRADUS/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Homestead's Earl Hall pins South Dade's Mauricio Villanueva in the final seconds to win their 103-pound match during the state wrestling finals at the Lakeland Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. JOE RANZE / AP
Hialeah's Michael Nates wrestles with South Dade's Wilson Metellus in a 130-pound class match during the Class 3A state wrestling finals at the Lakeland Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. JOE RANZE / AP
Bradock's Eric Chandler wrestles with Countrysides Kyle rueninger during the 112-pound Class 3A state wrestling finals at the Lakeland Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. JOE RANZE / AP
South Dade's Tico Baez celebrates following his 135-pound class victory in the state Class 3A wrestling finals at the Lakeland Civic Center, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. JOE RANZE / AP
South Dade's Tico Baez celebrates his win with coach Vic Balmaseda following the 135-pound class 3A division state wrestling finals at the Lakeland Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. JOE RANZE / AP
Varela's Brian Carvajal (8) and Cypress Bay's Cesare Zampini (12) try to control the ball during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 in the Class 6A boys' soccer championship game. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Cypress Bay's Cesare Zampini reacts after missing a goal in regulation against Varela during the Class 6A state championship game on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Sebastian Lara (17) and Cypress Bay's Juan Zuluage (2) leap for control of the ball in front of Cypress Bay's goal during the Class 6A state championship on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela goalie Daniel Zumaette punches a corner kick away from the goal as Cypress Bay's Santiago Ongay tries to head it in for a goal, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Luiz Yamashita (10) is mobbed by teammates after tying the game with a goal against Cypress Bay in the second half, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Luiz Yamashita (10) is mobbed by teammates after scoring to tie the game at 1-1 with Cypress Bay in the second half, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Cypress Bay's Nicolas Albojer and Varela's Christian Campero battle for control in in the second half of their state championship on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela goalie Daniel Zumaette keeps his on the ball against Cypress Bay during the Class 6A state championship game on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Cypress Bay goalie Jesse Fullerton prays before going to penalty kicks against Varela during the state championship game on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela goalie Daniel Zumaetta makes a save against Cypress Bay during the penalty kick shootout, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 during the Class 6A championship game. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Ricardo Ramirez celebrates scoring the winning goal against Cypress Bay in a penalty kick shootout to win the Class 6A boys' soccer championship, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Ricardo Ramirez celebrates scoring the winning goal against Cypress Bay in a penalty kick shootout to win the Class 6A boys' soccer championship. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
South Dade's James Williams, right, wrestles against Austin Brown of Sarasota during the semifinal round of the 125-pound class in the Class 3A wrestling finals in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. PHELAN M. EBENHACK/AP
Tico Baez, right, of South Dade, wrestles against Eric Deupree of Clearwater Countryside during the semifinal round of the 135-pound class in the Class 3A wrestling finals in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. PHELAN M. EBENHACK/AP
Ivan Lopuchansky, left, of South Broward, wrestles against Antonio Starr of Hialeah-Miami Lakes during the semifinal round of the 152-pound class in the Class 3A wrestling finals in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. PHELAN M. EBENHACK/AP
Varela's Luiz Yamashita celebrates after scoring his fourth and final goal in a 5-1 victory against Spruce Creek in the Class 6A state soccer semifinal Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 at Lockhart Stadium. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Chris Lacoterra, right, moves the ball up with a header against Spruce Creek during the Class 6A state soccer semifinal match Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 at Lockhart Stadium. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Kevin Ante, right, clears the ball against Spruce Creek with a header during the Class 6A state soccer semifinal Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 at Lockhart Stadium. Varela won 5-1. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Daniel Cardona controls the ball against Spruce Creek in the Class 6A state semifinal game Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Luiz Yamashita celebrates after scoring his third goal against Port Orange Spruce Creek in the Class 6A soccer semifinal Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 at Lockhart Stadium. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Sisters Taylor, left, and Brittany Dubins are ready to lead the Krop girls' tennis team. ANDREW ULOZA/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Billy Federhofer, left, and Gino Ramirez are ready to lead the Krop boys' tennis team. ANDREW ULOZA/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Miami High's Robert Bazail (23), left, and Eddy Mercedes (11), right, defend Krop's Freddie Edouard (11) as he drives to the basket in the first quarter of a regional quarterfinal game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. JOHN VANBEEKUM / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Trailing late in the fourth quarter, Miami High's Lamar Seymour (4), left, fights Krop's Freddie Edouard (11), right, for the ball during their regional quarterfinal game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at Miami High. JOHN VANBEEKUM / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Hialeah's Chandler Merkerson, center, fights for a loose ball as Norland's Tameka Guz tries to wrestle the ball away. Hialeah won the Region 4-6A semifinal game 53-44 on Tuesday, Feb, 12, 2008 at Norland. ALEX KOLYER/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Norland's Vontrice Dennis, center, shoots during the first quarter as Hialeah's Jasmine Wilkins, left, and Jalyssa Charadan defend during a Region 4-6A semifinal game at Norland. Hialeah won 53-44. ALEX KOLYER/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Hialeah's Chandler Merkerson dribbles past Norland's Vontrice Dennis during the third period of a Region 4-6A semifinal game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at Norland. Hialeah won 53-44. ALEX KOLYER/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Homestead's Earl Hall battles South Dade's Mauricio Villanueva in a regional final on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. ALEXIA FODERE / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Braddock's Gabriel Chandler, left, holds South Dade's Josh Williams during a wrestling regional final on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. ALEXIA FODERE / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Braddock's Eric Chandler battles against South Dade's Quintavian McPherson during wrestling regional final on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. ALEXIA FODERE / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
The expression of Jessica Drew tells the story after Miami Springs was ousted by Oviedo 4-0 on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 in the state soccer semifinals at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. TOM ERVIN/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Miami Springs' Courtney Destefano, left, heads the ball over Oviedo's Alenis DeJesus during a state soccer semifinal game at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. Oviedo won 4-0. TOM ERVIN/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
American Heritage's Choi Yeong, left, beats Miami Gulliver's Pierre Pacini to the ball during the first half of the boys' Region 4-3A soccer final at American Heritage on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. Heritage won 3-1. J. ALBERT DIAZ/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Gulliver's Camilo Ronderos, left, grabs American Heritage's Blair Nigel's shirt while they go after the ball during a Region 4-3A soccer final at American Heritage on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. Heritage won 3-1. J. ALBERT DIAZ/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Aundria Nickles of Coral Gables attempts a shot during a game against Coral Reef on Thursday, feb. 7, 2008. Gables won 56-38. EMILY HARRIS/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Abidah Ali of Coral Reef drives past Tanya Payne of Coral Gables during a Region 4-6A quarterfinal game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 at Coral Reef. Gables won 56-38. EMILY HARRIS/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Gulliver's Nicole Martinez (7) tries to clear a corner kick by Jacksonville Bolles during a Class 3A state semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Gulliver goalie Claire Cerda is helped off the field after the Raiders lost to Jacksonville Bolles 5-4 in a Class 3A state semifinal game at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Gulliver's Nicole Martinez (7) scores on a header against Jacksonville Bolles in a Class 3A state semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
A dejected Gulliver goalie Claire Cerda sits as Jacksonville Bolles' Emma Jane Smith celebrates after scoring to tie the game at 4-4 in a state semifinal game at Fort Lauderdale's Lockhart Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Bolles won 5-4. TOM ERVIN / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Bryan Medeiros, left, and Coral Reef's Kevin Silveria chase down a ball during a Region 4-6A semifinal match Tuesday night, Feb. 5, 2008 at FIU. PATRICK FARRELL/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Varela's Luis Yamashita celebrates his goal against Coral Reef goalie Fred Perez during a Region 4-6A semifinal match Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at FIU. Varela won 5-0. PATRICK FARRELL/MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Gulliver Prep lacrosse player Ricky Robinson. CHARLES TRAINOR JR./MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Gulliver Prep lacrosse player Clay Patcher. CHARLES TRAINOR JR./MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Gulliver Prep lacrosse player Ben Pelton. CHARLES TRAINOR JR./MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Sophomore Camille Benito began playing for Westminster Christian in the seventh grade and will again be at the top of the rotation with Kat Powell. CHARLES TRAINOR JR./MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Westminster Christian pitcher Kat Powell, The Miami Herald's Class 4A-1A Hitter of the Year last season with a .568 average, is the only senior on the squad. CHARLES TRAINOR JR./MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Varela's Chris Molina is victorious against Palmetto's Justin Cook during their 145-pound match during the District 16-3A wrestling tournament at Killian on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. EMILY HARRIS / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Varela's Danny Lozada, top, is victorious against Southridge's Terrance Curry in the 152-pound weight class during the District 16-3A wrestling tournament at Killian on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. EMILY HARRIS / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
South Dade's Shawn King, left, is victorious against Coral Reef's Nick Deviellers in the 171-pound weight class during the District 16-3A wrestling tournament at Killian on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. EMILY HARRIS / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Players from Lourdes (in blue) and Miami Springs try to get possession of the ball during the Region 4-6A soccer championship at Milander Park on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. ALEXIA FODERE/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
Danielle Esnard (6) of Lourdes tries to chase down Miami Springs' Codi Rinehart during the Region 4-6A championship at Milander Park on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. ALEXIA FODERE/FOR THE MIAMI HERALD
