Champagnat’s defense dominates in win over Doral
After its offense staked it to a 13-point halftime lead, the Champagnat Catholic defense, led by University of Miami-bound defensive end Greg Rousseau, went out and did the rest.
The Lions held the usually high-potent Doral Academy offense to just seven points and then, with Doral on the 15 and a minute to go, came up with a huge intercepiton by Keyshon Gardner to preserve a 13-9 victory at Doral.
The crazy part is that Rousseau, a towering figure at 6-6 and 220 pounds, did not line up at his normal position all night. He instead showed the world and Canes coaches that he can play the safety position effectively as well.
“I just go where they want me to be and go make plays,” said Rousseau, who was in on at least a dozen tackles including a cracking hit in the flat on Doral’s Breion Fuller, another future Cane.
“Tonight we needed to make some key plays at big moments including Keyshon’s big pick at the end.”
Said coach Dennis Marroquin: “He played safety for us last year and with Doral’s potent passing attack, we needed him back there tonight. He’s going to be awfully special when he puts a Canes uniform on.”
The only touchdown the Lions defense did give up was set up when Doral blocked a punt giving the Firebirds a short field at the 20.
Miles Hayes then found freshman Kahil Brantley, someone UM already has eyes for according to coach Jase Stewart, for a 12 yard scoring pass with 10:40 left in the game.
MORE FOOTBALL
▪ Pine Crest 21, Coral Springs Charter 20: The Panthers (1-0) rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit by scoring twice in the second half to upend host Charter (0-1). In the third quarter, Shane Williams connected with Bailey Finkelberg for a 25-yard score. Pine Crest won it on Williams’ 40-yard scoring pass to Brian Anderson with kicker Eddie Hauser’s PAT the game-winning point with nine minutes left.
▪ Miami Christian 46, Inlet Grove 6: Rosco Gibson caught three touchdown passes, Zuri Thomas hauled in two and Allen Lee scored twice to lead the Victors (1-0).
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Palmetto d. Killian 9-25, 25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 15-12: Alyssa Gonzalez 14 kills, 11 digs; Chiara Cancela 34 assists, 18 digs; Kimi Slazas 8 kills; Maria Butler 7 kills.
Mourning d. Westland Hialeah 25-15, 25-10, 25-16: Milana Datieva 11 kills, 11 aces, 23 digs; Alexandra Montes 9 aces, 13 assists.
Carrollton d. iMater Charter 25-9 25-5 25-9: Isabella Vazquez 11 aces, 3 kills; Karina Mora 6 aces; Lucia Mantero 6 aces.
Riviera Prep d. Slam 25-6, 25-10, 25-8: Sophia Meagher 6 kills; Veronica Sena 14 digs; Ella Snayd 14 assists, 5 aces.
Dr. Krop d. American 25-10, 25-8, 25-10: Catherine Rodriguez 25 assists, 10 aces; Tamy Ginsberg 7 kills; Nicole Lew 7 aces.
North Miami d. Hialeah Gardens 25-19, 25-27, 25-11, 25-19: Bianca Cesar 20 assists, 13 aces; Stacy Michel 8 kills, 14 digs; Chelsea Guillaume 7 kills, 19 digs.
Florida Christian d. Slam 25-9, 25-14, 25-13: Gianna Ortiz 12 assists, 8 points; Madi Estape 12 points, 9 assista; Kaley Teijero 10 points; Jazmin Cedeno 10 points. FC 1-0.
Chaminade-Madonna d. Miami Country Day 25-13, 25-12, 25-16: Amanda Allende 13 kills; Kristen Rodriguez 16 points, 8 kills; Carly Price 23 assists. CM 2-0.
Reagan d. Goleman 25-1, 25-5, 25-13: Wilnelis Giusti 24 aces, 19 assists; Andrea Bernal 7 kills; Sara Requena 6 kills. RR 2-0.
St. Brendan d. Sunset 25-19, 25-20, 25-17: Marcela Fernandez 10 kills, 10 digs; Camila Treptow 26 assists; Nataly Hernandez 7 kills. StB 1-0.
Miami Beach d. Hialeah 25-12, 23-25, 25-14, 25-8: Katie Dorney 17 aces; Valentina Scarduelli 6 kills; Chloe Shardlow 5 kills; Julia Lehman 21 assists. MB 2-0.
Coral Reef d. South Dade 25-5, 25-5, 25-14: Stefany Desroches 10 kills; Dalayni Etienne 6 aces; Evelyn Hunter 7 kills.
Terra d. Miami Springs 25-10, 25-9, 25-15: Isabella Armas 21 assists; Isabella Valeriano 9 kills, Sophia Rodriguez 5 kills; Andrea Gil 3 aces, 4 digs. Terra 2-0.
Ferguson d. Coral Park 25-12, 26-24, 25-10: Grace Ieremia 8 kills; Andrea Acevedo 18 assists; Samantha Narvaez 5 kills. Ferg 2-0.
GIRLS' GOLF
▪ Lady Maverick Invitational at Jacaranda CC, par 71 —Teams: 1. Delray American Heritage 303; 2. NPB Benjamin 304; 3. Archbishop McCarthy 306; 4. Viera 322; 5. Doral Academy 337; 6. Ransom-Everglades 342; 7. Carrollton 355; 8. Gulf Coast 362; 9. Doral-B 364; 10. Lourdes 365; 11. Gulliver 381. Individuals: 1. Tanya Ethakotti (Carr) 72 in playoff; 2. Tori Bien (Univ) 72; 3. Sarah Beqaj (Ben) 73; 3. Casey Sommer (McC) 73; 5. Isabelle Herrera (AH-D); 5. Daniella Spillert (LL) 75; 5. Phoebe Beber-Frankel (RE) 75; 8. Jennifer Lilly (McC) 76; 8. Taylor Roberts (McC) 76; 8. Manuela Herrera (AH-D) 76; 8. Makenna Rodriguez (AH-D) 76; 8. Sarah Kahn (Ben) 76; 8. Manon Donche-Gay (Vie) 76.
This story was originally published August 25, 2017 at 10:29 PM with the headline "Champagnat’s defense dominates in win over Doral."