Douglas, Cooper City reach BCAA softball title game
A two-RBI single by Kayla Boyle in the bottom of the fifth inning was just enough for Douglas to knock St. Thomas Aquinas out of the BCAA softball tournament semifinals 2-1 on Tuesday night at Silver Lakes Park South.
“I was just looking for a quality at bat,” Boyle said. “They are a great team, but we beat them earlier this year and wanted to prove ourselves [Tuesday].”
Pitcher Sami Feller won the game for the Eagles (20-5) on a strikeout with a Raiders runner in scoring position.
St. Thomas (17-6) was the defending champion of the BCAA Big 8 tournament, which is in its second year. The Raiders are also the reigning Class 7A state champions.
Cooper City (17-5) defeated South Plantation (14-10) 6-0 in the second BCAA semifinal, which was played at the same time as Douglas and Aquinas.
Pitcher Kara Lokeinsky struck out 13 batters and only allowed two hits.
“I am going to try and come out stronger against Douglas because I know they can hit and they just beat St. Thomas,” said Lokeinsky of the upcoming championship game.
Douglas will face Cooper City in the final at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Cowboys finished as the tournament runner-up to St. Thomas last season.
Pines Charter, Monarch, Flanagan and Western also competed in the tournament but went out in the first round.
Darren Collette
▪ BCAA — Douglas 2, St. Thomas Aquinas 1:
STA 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 6 0
DOU 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 — 2 7 0
WP: Feller (10-4).
▪ BCAA — Cooper City 6, South Plantation 0:
CC 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 — 6 4 0
SP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 2 2
WP: Lokeinsky (15-4).
▪ Monarch 3, Pines Charter 2:
PC 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 — 2 7 2
MON 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 — 3 5 1
WP: Emily Estroff 16-3. LP: Gonzalez 3-3. Top Performers: Kiara Robin GW RBI. Stefany Collins 2-3, RBI, HR. MON 21-3. PC 17-7.
▪ GMAC quarterfinals — Coral Gables 15, Goleman 10:
GOL 3 1 1 0 4 0 1 10 4 1
CG 0 7 4 0 2 0 X 15 11 2
WP: Chanel Wilson (10-2), 6 K’s, 4-5, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R. LP: Natalie Costero. Top Performers: Meghan Ballard 1-1, 4 BB, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R. Ashley Knapp 2-4, 3 RBI. CG 15-7.
▪ Archbishop Curley 14, Princeton Christian 4:
PC 0 1 0 0 2 1 — 4 3 4
AC 1 3 0 1 0 9 — 14 10 1
WP: Rhian Romanik (5-6), 11 K’s, 3-5, 2 RBI. Top Performers: Sarisha Wiggan 3 R, 2 RBI. Amanda Lesperance 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI. Keyanna Francois 2-3, 2 1B, 2 RBI, AC 7-12.
▪ Miami Country Day 19, Island Christian 4:
MCD 9 9 0 1 X X X — 19 11 2
IC 0 0 4 0 X X X — 4 5 3
WP: Taylor Sennett (10-3). Top Performers: Elizabeth Finny H, 2 RBI, 3 R. Mica Mlikota 2 H, 3 RBI, 2 R. Taylor Sennett 4 H, RBI, 4 R. MCD 11-3.
▪ Hialeah Miami Lakes 23, Homestead 8: HML 8-8 WP: Julie Krueger 1-1, RBI, 3 R, 3 BB. Top Performers: Chavelys Leyva 2-3, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R. Jessy Marquez 1-3, 2 RBI, 3 R. Yamari Soto 1-2, 2 RBI, 3 R. Samantha Guiterrez 2-4, 3 RBI, 2B, 3 R.
▪ Mater Academy 13, Mater Lakes 8: WP: Maria Barranco HR, 6 RBI. Ibis Abreu 3B, 2B, 4 RBI. Ailani Loureiro 2 RBI.
▪ Braddock 12, Varela 3: WP: Carydad Bolivar 6 K’s, 1-2, 3 RBI. Top Performers: Beatriz Navarro 2-3, 2 RBI. Genesis Brenes 1-2, R. BRA 11-8.
▪ SLAM 6, Somerset Academy 4: WP: Arielys Rodriguez 1-1, 6 SB. Marta Franco 6 SB. Jailene Garcia 3 SB. SC 4-10.
▪ Late Monday — Goleman 18, Norland 3: WP: Nat Costero (16-1), 7K’s, 4-4, HR 3RBI. Top Performers: Jessi Costero 3-3, 3B, 2B, RBI. Tori Martin 2-3, BB HR. BG 16-1.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
▪ District 30 semifinals —University School 13, Western 7: Bryn Tolchinsky 4 goals. Jada Preston 3 goals, 4 assists.. Molly Hauser 2 goals. Peri Shechtman goal, assist. Caroline Kapp goal, assist. Julia Hollo goal. Farrah Stone goal. Chiara Omsky assist. Madison Kaplan assist.
▪ District 30 semifinals — St. Thomas Aquinas 19, South Plantation 2: Carli Adams 5 goals, 4 assists. Logan Millican 3 goals, 4 assists. Kasey Geddis 3 goals, assist. Madison Woodall 2 goals, 3 assists. STA 13-3.
BOYS’ LACROSSE
▪ District 31 semifinal — Gulliver 16, Ransom 6: Trevor Pelletier 3 goals, 2 assists. Enrique Falla 3 goals. CJ Hassan 2 goals. GP 12-4.
▪ District 30 semifinal — Archbishop McCarthy 8, Flanagan 7 (OT): Ty Espada-Murtha 4 goals. Conor Carriero goal, assist.
GIRLS’ WATER POLO
▪ District 13 Semifinal — Krop 9, Mourning 8.
BOYS’ WATER POLO
▪ District 15 semifinal — Belen 14, Coral Gables 4: Santiago Nunez 6 goals. Ryan Guso 3 goals. Federico Tamborrel 3 goals. Alex Alepuz 2 goals. Ryan Rodriguez goal.
▪ District 15 semifinal — Belen 13, Columbus 2: Nico Tamborrel 4 goals. Ryan Guso 3 goals. Santiago Nunez goals. Alex Alepuz 3 goals.
▪ District 13 semifinal — Krop 18, Mourning 9.
BASEBALL
▪ Doral Academy 11, Coral Park 3:
DA 6 0 1 4 0 0 — 11 14 3
CP 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 — 3 6 1
WP: Eddie Escribano 4IP, 1 R, 6 K’s. Top Performers: Miguel Casanova 3 H, 4 RBI. Michael Marin 3 H, RBI. Carlos Pino 2 H, RBI. DA 13-7-1.
▪ Southridge 11, Coral Reef 1:
SR 3 0 2 4 2 — 11 13 2
CR 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 5 4
WP: Ryan Margolis (5-3). LP: Jose Rojas. Top Performers: Jamar Criss 3-3, 3 2B, RBI. Arlain Sesin 2-4, HR, 2 RBI. EJ Doskow 2-3. SR 12-10. CR 5-15.
▪ South Dade 3, Killian 2:
SD 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 — 3 7 1
KIL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 — 2 7 1
WP: Kendrick Pico (3-3), 4 2/3 IP, 4 K, 3 H, 0 R. Top Performers: Alek Manoah 2B, 2 RBI. Arturo Paula 2B, GW R. Ricardo Sobalvarro 1-1, GW RBI. SD 15-5 (7-5).
▪ SLAM 11, Dade Christian 8:
DC 0 1 0 0 1 2 4 — 8
SC 2 2 3 3 1 0 X — 11
WP: Jonathan Fernandez 4 IP, R, 8 K’s. Top Performers: Jeter Downs 2-3, 3 RBI. Jose Garcia 2-4,3 RBI. Andres Santana 2-3,RBI. SC 16-6 (9-2).
▪ Palmer Trinity 13, Miami Christian 9:
PT 0 0 1 5 0 0 7 — 13
MC 1 1 3 0 4 0 0 — 9
WP: Jones. Top Performers: Steinman 2-3, 2 RBI. Font 2-3, 2 RBI. Walker 2-4.
▪ Late Monday — Sagemont 7, University School 3:
SAG 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 — 7 7 1
US 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 — 3 3 2
WP: Adam Tulloch 4-3. SV: Adrian Parker 2. Top Performers: Angelo Pagliuca 2-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI. Luis Tuero 1-3, R, RBI. Edison Rodriguez 1-3, R, 2B, BB.
▪ Late Monday — South Plantation 5, Pines Charter 1:
SP 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 — 5 6 0
PC 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 — 1 5 3
WP: Maitland. LP: Santiago 0-1. Top Performers: Trana 3-3, 2 R. PC 17-6.
BOY’S VOLLEYBALL
▪ Flanagan d. Hollywood Hills (25-13, 25-13, 25-13): Kenny Watson 4 kills, 3 blocks. Kishon Watson 6 kills, block. FLA 12-2.
▪ South Broward d. Hialeah Miami Lakes (25-12, 25-15, 21-25, 25-15): Steven Garay 21 kills, 14 digs. Nico Torres 10 kills, 18 digs, 8 points. SB 7-3.
▪ Miami Springs d. Westland (23-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-19): Sebastian Alderete 9 kills, 8 aces, 3 blocks. Tommy Rodriquez 18 digs,kill, ace. Mark Betancourt 30 assists, 8 assists. MS 6-3.
▪ SLAM d. Northwestern (25-11, 25-13, 25-23): Alain Martel 12 kills, 10 points. Charles West 12 points, 5 kills. AJ Alvarez 10 points.
▪ Douglas d. Deerfield Beach (25-18, 25-23, 25-9): Tyler Smith 4 kills, 10 assists, 3 aces. Nathan Toops 7 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces. DOU 12-2.
▪ Monarch d. Coral Springs (25-9, 25-10, 19-25, 25-15): Sean Drexl 23 assists, 13 points, 6 aces, 4 kills. David Pompeu 17 points, 6 aces, 5 digs. MON 14-2.
▪ Cooper City d. American Heritage (25-13, 25-18, 25-16): AH 1-7.
FLAG FOOTBALL
▪ Mater Academy 33, Somerset 0: Angelica Gutierrez 2 passing TD, Rushing TD, 2 INT, RTN, TD. Emily Acosta 60 rushing yds, TD, INT. Solamy Galvez 63 receiving yds, TD. MA 7-2.
BASKETBALL
Steve Fitzgerald, who helped turn Coral Springs Christian into a small-school boys’ basketball state power, will get the same opportunity at Dade Christian after accepting the boys’ basketball coach and athletic director positions.
“It was a very difficult decision,” Fitzgerald said. “We just felt like it was best thing for our family at this moment.
“Sometimes change is necessary for growth. I have been through six head masters at Coral Springs Christian. It just felt like the right time to do it.”
Gavin Felix, a four-year assistant, will succeed Fitzgerald at Coral Springs Christian.
Fitzgerald embellished his reputation as one of the state’s top coaches when he led the Crusaders to their first state semifinal appearance in the 2012-13 season.
With Class 4A-1A Broward Player of the Year Nura Zanna as their catalyst, the Crusaders upset Florida Air Academy in the 3A state semifinals before falling to Jacksonville Providence and star guard Grayson Allen — who provided a spark off the bench for Duke in its comeback victory over Wisconsin in the NCAA championship game on Monday — in the 3A state title game.
Fitzgerald inherits a Dade Christian program that finished 9-15 this past season.
FABIAN LYON
WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
SOFTBALL
GMAC championship at Palmetto Bay Park: 6:30
Killian at Northwestern, 3:30
Ransom at Marathon, 4
Gulliver vs. American (FIU), 7
Marist at Florida Christian, 7
TRACK AND FIELD
District 16-2A at Belen Jesuit: 9:30 a.m.
WATER POLO
District 14 at Miami Country Day – Girls’ semifinals: Hialeah vs. MAST, noon; Miami Country Day vs. Miami Beach, 1; Boys’ semifinals: MAST vs. Miami Country Day, 2; Miami Beach vs. Miami High, 3; Girls’ final: 4:30; Boys’ final: 6.
BOYS’ LACROSSE
District 32 semifinals at Westminster Christian: Palmetto vs. Palmer Trinity, 2; Coral Reef vs. Coral Shores, 4
BASEBALL
SLAM at Mater Academy, 3:30
South Miami at Coral Park, 3:30
Carol City vs Miami Springs (Shelly Dunkel), 3:30
Braddock at Coral Gables, 3:30
La Salle at Brito Miami, 3:30
Ransom at Sagemont, 3:30
Columbus at Ferguson, 3:30
American Heritage at American, 3:30
Goleman at Norland, 3:30
Hialeah Educational at Archbishop Curley, 3:45
Archbishop Carroll at Southwest, 7
The Miami Herald’s South Florida Top 10 rankings
BASEBALL
1. Archbishop McCarthy(18-3)
2. St. Thomas Aquinas(15-3)
3. TERRA(16-4)
4. Coral Gables(14-5)
5. Flanagan(15-4)
6. Goleman(17-2)
7. Gulliver(14-5)
8. Douglas(15-4)
9. Westminster Chr.(16-5-1)
10. Killian(15-6)
Under consideration: Braddock (15-5), Columbus (17-5), Doral Academy (12-7-1), Westminster Academy (15-5), Varela (12-3-1), South Dade (14-5).
SOFTBALL
1. American Heritage(16-1)
2. Coral Springs Charter(20-0)
3. Coral Reef(20-4)
4. Douglas(19-5)
5. Doral(17-5)
6. St. Thomas Aquinas(18-6)
7. Westminster Christian(14-7)
8. Gulliver(14-6)
9. Palmetto(16-6)
10. Cooper City(17-5)
Under consideration: Western (16-7), Pembroke Pines Charter (17-7), Florida Christian (14-8), Chaminade (20-6), Monarch (20-3), South Plantation (14-9).
This story was originally published April 8, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Douglas, Cooper City reach BCAA softball title game."