Blanche Ely girls defeats Nova in basketball at MLK tourney
The Blanche Ely girls’ basketball team edged Nova 60-56 at the Team MVP Sports MLK Super Showcase tournament on Saturday afternoon at Dillard.
It was a close game as the Tigers (16-3) were down 22-19 at the half.
Junior Brianna Battle was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points, including seven three-pointers. Her sister, Kanesha Battle, added 19 points. Lakendra Johnson had nine rebounds and three points.
▪ MLK Classic — Blanche Ely 60, Nova 56: BE (16-3): Raphael 2, B. Battle 25, T. Battle 6, McGee 5, Johnson 3, K. Battle 19. NOV: Gonzalez 4, Gutierrez 10, Howard 2, Cowart 20, Massop 4, August 8, Salm 2, Marloand 6. Three-pointers: B. Battle 7, K. Battle 2, McGee, Gutierrez 2, August 2, Cowart. Rebounds: Johnson 9. HT: NOV 22-19.
▪ MLK Classic — American Heritage 37, Norland 32: AH (19-5): Smith 14, Lindo 2, Willis 10, Sims 1, Duren 2, Werbelo 3, Marshal 5. MN (17-4): E. Jackson 13, Williams 10, S. Williams 8, S. Jackson 1. Three-pointers: Werbelo, E. Jackson 3. Rebounds: Smith 14. HT: MN 18-17.
▪ Miami Country Day School 72, Palm Beach Gardens 37: MCD (17-6): M. Alvarez 4, S. Provenzano 5, C. Lewis 12, M. Edwards 5, D. Jackson 7, K. Marshall 19, L. Pierre 12, A. Berry 8. PBG: J. Daniels 2, E. Hart 13, H. Patrick 2, Q. Franklin 6, B. Frazier 4, K. Brown 6, C. Epstein 4. HT: MCD 40-22. Three-pointers: S. Provenzano, Jackson, Marshall 2, Pierre 3. Rebounds: Edwards 8. Assists: Lewis 6. Steals: Lewis 5. Blocks: Berry 1.
▪ Lourdes 64, Hialeah 53: LOU (20-6): Maristany 12, Minervino 13, Vidal 2, Couto 15, Midolo 10, E.Moralejo 12. HIA (15-4): Jones 17, Betties 11, Brown 9, Celestine 16. HT: 27-24 LOU. Three-pointers: Minervino 3, Couto 3, Moralejo. Rebounds: Midolo, Moralejo 7. Assists: Minervino 10. Steals: Minervino 7.
▪ Gulliver Prep 44, Calvary Christian 29: GP (20-3): Ra. Kaiser 3, Pyatt 2, Bahadue 5, Pinder 9, Kunkel 13, Jim 8, Thomas 6. CC: Isaac 10, Hickey 9, Derr 2, Bender 6. Three-pointers: Ra. Kaiser, Pinder, Kunkel 3, Jim 3. Rebounds: Kunkel 8. Assists: Kunkel 5. Steals: Kunkel 9. HT: GP 24-19.
▪ Late Friday — Gulliver Prep 50, Hollywood Christian 40: GP (19-3): Ra. Kaiser 2, Pyatt 11, Bahadue 4, Pinder 4, Kunkel 12, Joseph 2, Jim 3, Thomas 4, Hall 2, Shelowitz 6. HC: Pierce 26, Lucas 5, Pierce 8. Three-pointers: Pyatt, Kunkel 4, Jim, S. Pierce, B Pierce. Rebounds: Kunkel 6. Assists: Kunkel 6. Steals: Kunkel 6. HT: GP 25-16.
▪ Late Friday — Palmer Trinity 56, Somerset Academy 11: PT (11-3): Dobrinsky 8, Esco 10, Herling 11, Iglesias 7, James 11, Lary 1, Lewis 2, Malloy 2, Pino 4, Reynold 2. SA (10-1): Matos 2, Vandergraft 2, Barahona 4, Victoria 3.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
▪ Florida Christian 75, La Salle 68: FC (9-10): Rivero 11, Dahlan 2, Valdes 25, Pericles 2, Wright 6, Perez 29. LS(9-4): Cruz 34, Gali 6, Salbalza 2, Lopez 7, Pita 2 Garcia 4 , Contreras 13. Three-pointers: Rivero, Valdes 2, Perez, Cruz 7, Gali 2, Lopez. Rebounds: Perez 12. Assists: Rivero 6. Steals: Wright 3.
▪ MLK Showcase (Jacksonville) — American 46, Jacksonville Stanton 43: AME: Johnson 10, Jones 5, Harris 14, Evans 8 Copeland 4, Diaz 3, Vilchez 2. JS: Lang 4, Shea 8, Nelson 6, Kelly 20 Fleming 3. HT: 25-23 JS. Three-pointers: Johnson 2, Harris, Evans, Diaz, Shea 2, Kelly 2. Rebounds: Harris 12. Assits: Evans 4. Steals: Johnson 4, Evans 4.
▪ Late Friday — Killian 58, Palmetto 43: PAL: J.Hardaway 16, Eisenberg 3, Percy 7, Escobar 5, Guerro 4, Shinester 6, Thomas 2. KIL: G.Russo 2, T.Smith 8, J.Katz 7, B.Anthony 7, K.Avila, 5, A.Martinez 3, C.Coscia 15, J.King 4, C.Calatayud 9. Three-pointers: B.Anthony, Eisenberg, Escobar, A.Martinez, T.Smith, C.Calatayud 2, J.Hardaway 2, J.Katz 2, C.Coscia 3. HT: 32-22 KIL.
▪ Late Friday — Archbishop McCarthy 65, Santa Fe 61: AM (14-5): Arocho 5, Diaz 13, Messer 11, Thomas 3, Avila 9, Guelce 10, Taylor 14. SF: Carter 21, Williams 14, Jones 3, Wiggins 9, Leath 9, Wakley 3, Jenkins 2. Three-pointers: Diaz 2, Messer 2, Avila, Carter, Williams, Wiggins, Leath. Rebound: Arocho 12.
▪ Late Friday — Pace 91, Mater Lakes 79: MP (10-11): L. St. Fleur 23, Brunson 19, I. St. Fleur 17, King 11, del Castillo 11, Ragin 4, Paula 3, Alvarez 3. MLA: Largie 24, Cata 21, Rodriguez 12, Alvarez 9, Morales 7. Rebounds: Brunson 13. Assists: Brunson 10. Steals: King 4. Blocks: I. St. Fleur 4. Three-pointers: King 3, del Castillo 3, L. St. Fleur, I. St. Fleur, Ragin, Paula, Brunson, Alvarez. HT: MP 45-25.
▪ Late Friday — Boyd Anderson 81, Jacksonville Raines 63: BA (11-7): Brown 10, Clarke 13, Patrick 17, Jean 7, Lynch 14, Adams 12, Joseph 8. JR (5-12): Laidler 6, McCorker 17, Jo. Battle 7, Williams 12, Rivers 3, Jackson 2, Noble 6, Holt 11, Sanders 4, Westberry 2, Kindley 15. Three-pointers: Clarke 3, Patrick 2, Lynch, Joseph, McCorker2, Williams 2. Assist: Jean 7.
▪ Late Friday — Coral Reef 55, Homestead 50: CR (16-2): Ruiz 4, Perez 2, Boria 4, Vreones 9, Cannady 1, Arabitg 6, Escoto 2, Bryan 13, Holcombe 14. Rebounds: Arabitg 9. Blocks: Holcombe 6. Steals: Arabitg 3, Bryan 3. Assists: Arabitg 2.
▪ Late Thursday — Boyd Anderson 58, South Plantation 46: BA (10-7): Brown 8, Clarke 5, Patrick 19, Jean 2, Lynch 8, Adams 2, Joseph 14. SP (5-12): Kyle 1, Spells 17, Schmidt 3, Williamson 15, Cruz 3, Douglas 1, McKinnie 6. Three-pointers: Williamson 3, Spells, Schmidt, Cruz, Patrick 2, Clarke, Joseph. Rebounds: Patick 8. Assist: Jean 8.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
▪ Late Friday, District 16-1A Final — Marathon 5, Palmer Trinity 3: Vicky Rosales 3 goals. Hailey Malueg 2 assists. PT 11-5.
▪ Late Friday, District 15-2A Final — Ransom Everglades 4, Mater Lakes 0: Tiffany McBrayer goal. Annie Gutierrez goal. Sophia Petros goal. Jacquelyn Kirk goal. Alexa Bishopric shutout. RE 13-4-2.
WRESTLING
▪ District 16-2A Duals — Goleman 48, Mourning 18: 138: Anthony Romero pin 2:25. 160: Jesus Perez pin 45sec. 195: Ivan Martinez pin 3:33. BG 8-3.
District 16-2A Duals — Goleman 60, Carol City 18:BG 9-3.
▪ District 16-2A Duals — Goleman 51, Belen 18: 138: Anthony Romero pin 1:27. 152: Richard Norat pin 57sec. 160: Jesus Perez pin 32sec .BG 10-3.
▪ District 16-2A Duals — Goleman 49, Sunset 15: 113: Noah Sinko pin 37sec. 120: Anthony Perdomo pin 41sec. 138: Anthony Romero pin 1:42. 160: Jesus Perez pin 40sec. BG 11-3.
MONDAY’S SCHEDULE
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
MLK Classic at Coral Springs Arena: Somerset Academy vs. Sheridan Hills Christian, 8:30 a.m.; Dade Christian vs. Carol City, 10 a.m.; Calvary Christian vs. Coral Springs Christian, 11:30 a.m.; Coral Springs Charter vs. Westwood Christian, 1; Cardinal Newman vs. Fort Lauderdale, 2:30; Gulliver vs. Zion Lutheran, 4; Mater Academy vs. Hallandale, 5:30; Sagemont vs. Boyd Anderson, 7:30.
BOYS’ SOCCER
District 16-2A quarterfinals: St. Brendan at Westminster Christian, 3:30; Coral Shores at Key West, 3:30
District 12-1A quarterfinals at Highlands Christian: Yeshiva vs. Boca St. John Paul II, 5; Zion Lutheran vs. Boca Raton Christian, 7
GIRLS’ SOCCER
District 16-2A final at Westminster Christian: Carrollton vs. Gulliver, 3:30
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Palm Glades Preparatory at Everglades Prep, 5
Hialeah Miami Lakes at Hialeah, 7:30
South Dade at Doral Academy, 7:30
Braddock at Columbus, 7:30
TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE
BOYS’ SCHEDULE
Somerset Academy at Hialeah Educational, 3:30
Miami Beach at Edison, 6
Brito at Greater Miami Academy, 6
M.Country Day at Archbishop Curley, 6:30
Redland at Archimedean Academy,
Keys Gate at SLAM Charter, 7
TERRA at Northwest Christian, 7
Everglades Prep at Palmer Trinity, 7
University School at La Salle, 7
Hillel at Ransom-Everglades, 7:30
Northwestern at Carol City, 7:30
Pace at Booker T. Washington, 7:30
Killian at Doral Academy, 7:30
Miami Beach at Norland, 7:30
Florida Christian at Westminister Chr., 7:30
St. Brendan at Archbishop Coleman, 7:30
Braddock at Varela, 7:30
GIRLS’ SCHEDULE
Doctors Charter at Mourning, 3:30
Somerset Charter High School at Palm Glades Preparatory, 3:30
Westland at Sunset, 3:30
Archbishop Coleman at Westminister Christian, 4
Varela at Coral Park, 5
Krop at Jackson, 5
Miami Beach at Miami Springs, 5
Sagemont at Mater Academy, 5
Keys Gate Charter at Palmetto, 5
Divine Savior at Princeton Christian, 5
Everglades Prep at Palmer Trinity, 5:30
Braddock at Southridge, 7:30
This story was originally published January 16, 2016 at 10:17 PM with the headline "Blanche Ely girls defeats Nova in basketball at MLK tourney."