MiamiHerald.com: High Schools - South Broward

Norland’s Duke Johnson and Jackson’s Robin Reynolds among top winners at All-Dade awards

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:00 EDT

UM football signee Duke Johnson of Norland and track star Robin Reynolds of Miami Jackson headlined the All-Dade Awards breakfast.

Paul Hunter Clark, Norland teammates earn All-County honors

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:00 EDT

Paul Hunter Clark was among the many members of Norland High School recognized with All-Dade honors from The Miami Herald.

Haitian student wins hearts at Athletic Awards breakfast with tale of courage

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:00 EDT

Carl Pierre-Louis, who survived Haiti’s devastating earthquake, didn’t know what football was when he started at Felix Varela High School. Now, he’s on his way with a football scholarship.

Belen’s offense overpowers McCarthy in spring football game

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:00 EDT

It didn’t matter that 10 of 11 offensive starters are new. When you play in a regimented system that coach Rich Stuart has at Belen Jesuit, you just “plug them in to the system and away they go.”

Killian, Carol City play in spring game

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:32 EDT

Killian and Carol City played to a 14-7 score in a half of live action Thursday at North Miami Stadium in a spring game.

Monsignor Pace falls to Bishop Verot in state semifinal

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:25 EDT

Maybe Bishop Verot really is that good.

Area attracts most attention

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:42 EDT

The best part of spring football — besides the scrimmages and the games that take place during the course of a month — are all the colleges and universities you get to see.

Westwood’s bats fall silent

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:24 EDT

After racking up the runs earlier in the postseason, Westwood Christian mustered none against pitcher Daniel Moritz.

Coach’s threat sparks Pace’s run to state

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:14 EDT

In the first three games of this season, Monsignor Pace was shut out twice and only scored one run in the third.

Westwood advances to team’s first title game

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:01 EDT

A rough start in a team’s first game ever at state sometimes can crush championship dreams.

Columbus laments missed opportunities in state title game loss

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:04 EDT

Columbus couldn’t overcome several defensive lapses and lost their second state title game in four seasons.

Columbus closer to new trophy

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:19 EDT

The Explorers took down Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday, moving them one win away from a second state title.

University School petitioning for fired coach

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:28 EDT

University School basketball players are rallying behind former head coach Andre Torres, whose dismissal this Monday was met with surprise and disappointment throughout the Suns’ campus.

Belen’s offense overpowers McCarthy in spring football game

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:00 EDT

Herald awards the best in Broward athletics

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:02 EDT

Shayla Sanders, who led Boyd Anderson to its first girls’ track title, was named Female Athlete of the Year in the large school category, and Miramar’s Tracy Howard notched the male award.

Jerry Utecht wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:01 EDT

Long after the track stadium lights have dimmed, Jerry Utecht can be found packing sophisticated track and field timing equipment into his truck with the precision of a surgeon.

Miami Herald All-Broward Athletic Awards Breakfast winners

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:06 EDT

• Class 8A-6A Male Athlete of the Year: Tracy Howard, Miramar (football).

University School Routs Boyd Anderson

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:35 EDT

University School put on a dominant performance Wednesday, defeating host Boyd Anderson 44-18 in a spring game.

Area attracts most attention

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:42 EDT

The best part of spring football — besides the scrimmages and the games that take place during the course of a month — are all the colleges and universities you get to see.

All-Broward Awards banquet Wednesday

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:14 EDT

From football to baseball and every sport in between, Broward County has had another memorable high school season.

American Heritage, Archbishop McCarthy deserve bragging rights

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:01 EDT

In two games at the state tournament, American Heritage allowed no runs and a combined total of just three hits — two singles and a double.

American Heritage wins 5A title easily over Ponte Vedra

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:50 EDT

Zach Collins hit a grand slam to lead American Heritage to its second state title and first since 2008.

Archbishop McCarthy wins third straight state baseball title

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:53 EDT

Archbishop McCarthy won its third straight state Class 6A title over Pace, but not without its notorious late-inning drama.

Heritage a big hit against Jesuit

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:44 EDT

The nation’s top-ranked team and its draft prospect Lance McCullers couldn’t prevent a late Patriots homer.

McCarthy able to keep the dream alive

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:06 EDT

Archbishop McCarthy defeated Lakewood Ranch in the semifinals and will try for its third state title in a row against Pace.

McCullers, Travieso lead elite state talent

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:42 EDT

If you are attending the eight-day state baseball tournament, which begins Thursday in Port St. Lucie, you won’t have to wait long before getting to the marquee games.

Area attracts most attention

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:42 EDT

The best part of spring football — besides the scrimmages and the games that take place during the course of a month — are all the colleges and universities you get to see.

36-team, two-day scrimmage puts spotlight on players

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:24 EDT

As college coaches made their rounds of practices during the second week of spring football in south Florida, many were treated to something unexpected. A 36-team, two-day scrimmage that put several area players and teams in the spotlight.

South Florida full of prospects at running back

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:07 EDT

When it comes to running backs, there is no need to sell the rest of the country how good South Florida is. This is, after all, a region that has produced some greats throughout the years.

Veteran coach Patrick Burrows has plenty talent to rebuild Homestead into powerhouse

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:01 EDT

Patrick Burrows was just about to put his football coaching career aside when the Homestead job opened. After going over his options, the decision to head to Florida City won out, and as spring football got under way this week, it’s a decision he is sold on.

FSU commit Shelton sets focus in school first

Tue, 01 May 2012 21:49 EDT

Although he would never consider himself a nerd in the classroom, Sojourn Shelton has been taught — from a young age — that if you get the grades, you play football. It was not an option.

Hollywood Hills standout FB/LB Griffin Goins inherits football legacy

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00 EDT

For as long as he can remember, Griffin Goins has been around football. You can say that it has been in his blood since the day he was born.

Football offseason has helped several South Florida prospects — including Akeem Jones, Adrian Baker

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:54 EDT

When the 2011 high school football season ended, there were a number of South Florida prospects who had an opportunity to put themselves in the spotlight.

Good athletes find ways to impress college scouts

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:19 EDT

When the 2011 high school football season ended, there were a number of South Florida prospects who had an opportunity to put themselves in the spotlight for the upcoming year.

Westminster’s Ray Sharp turning heads at QB

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:57 EDT

At 6-5 and 190 pounds, Ray Sharp might not be the talk of the recruiting world, but if you watch the Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy quarterback throw, you’ll have a good idea why he is approaching 6,000 yards passing in two seasons.

South Florida high school quarterbacks getting BCS level attention

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:04 EDT

It’s no secret that when it comes to quarterbacks, South Florida has never been the place where college coaches flock to — looking for several difference makers.

‘Elite’ football combine is pivotal in helping players garner scholarships

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:11 EDT

If Charles Fishbein were to list all the players he has been responsible for helping to receive a college football scholarship the past six years, the pages would be filled with success stories.

Expect elite competition at 7-on-7 camps

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:54 EST

Take your pick this spring and summer when it comes to watching area 7-on-7 teams perform. No matter what team you happen to chose, it’s almost a guarantee that you will be watching premier Division 1 talent.

Juniors are now the athletes on the prep football radar

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:58 EST

When it comes to recruiting, the rules have changed over the years, and while it’s more about keeping up with the times, we are learning that schools cannot look far enough into the future to plan their programs.