Archbishop McCarthy girls soccer ends this national power’s 76-game winning streak

The state football finals weren’t the only big thing going on in the Orlando area last weekend. That’s because Montverde Academy hosted the Women’s Invitational Showcase Soccer Tournament and it turned out to be quite a big trip for the Lady Mavericks of Archbishop McCarthy.

Taking on No. 1 nationally-ranked Orange Park St. John’s Country Day, a team that has won seven straight state titles, McCarthy delivered a shocking 3-0 win over St. John’s bringing an end to a 76-game winning streak dating back nearly four years. Country Day’s last loss came on Jan. 6, 2015.

Jordyn Pitter scored two goals and Riley Balser added another while Sofia Mallardi had 2 assists to lead the way for McCarthy, which improved to 8-0.

The team took that momentum and edged Ponte Vedra 3-2 in a second game as Nadia Colon, Abby Davis, and Sophia Goetz each scored one goal. Colon and Balser were named to the all tournament team.

Other standout performances were turned in by Devyn Encalada, Adriana Duque, Kelly Hastings, Kimmy Cover, Shannon Scott, and Jessica Gonzalez.

“We wanted to challenge our team as much as possible to prepare them for the post season and this kind of tournament did just that,” said McCarthy head coach Mike Sica. “The girls responded perfectly. I’m very proud of them, but we know there are many more difficult games ahead.”

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

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▪ Doral Academy 46, The Rock 45: DA – Carter 32, Pellerano 8, Nuñez 6; Rock: Greenlee 11, Oglesby 10, Nwokeji 8, Campbell 6, Kidd 5, McCray 3, Kafiti 2; All Tournament: JoJo Nuñez; MVP: Devin Carter.

▪ Miami Springs 63, Carol City 59: CC – Laidlet 27, Wilson 8, Stafford 6, Carswell 6, Bain 3, Parms 4, Johnson 2, Black 1.

▪ American 55, Goleman 47 (OT): AM – Valerio 9, Nimmons 7, Wade 11, Alic 16, Figueroa 5, Moratinos 5. GOL – Almonte 7, Marian 13, Phippe 3, Valdes 12, Barnes 5, Hernandez 6, Tobar 1. Half: GOL 22-17. Three pointers: Valerio, Nimmons, Wade, Figueroa, Alic, Marin, Garcia, Hernandez, Pettus; Rebounds: Alic 8; Assists: Figueroa 6; Steals: Wade 5.

▪ Palmer Trinity 51, Somerset Silver Palms 47: PT – Marley12, G. Friedland 10, Arrien 9. SSP: Guerrero 17, Naranjo 10, Martinez 9. Half: PT 30-26. Three-pointers: Guerrero 5, Arrien 3, Naranjo 2, G. Friedland 2, Marley, Valdes, Martinez. Rebounds: Z. Friedland 5, Casares 5. Steals: G. Friedland 3, Z. Friedland 3. Assists: Z. Friedland 8. PT: 5-1.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

▪ Gulliver Prep 58, Boca Raton Grandview Prep 36: GP – Ka. Sanders 30, Kaplan 14, Haymore 12, Joseph 2. Half: GP: 26-10; GP: 5-0.

▪ TERRA 29, Jackson 28: TER – Hernandez 3, Lizardo 8, Lopez 4, Gutierrez 7, Cosomano 7; JAX – Graham 7, Payser 1, Wright 4, Gross 10, Greene 2, Lyons 4. TER: 5-0.

▪ North Miami 53, Killian 49: NM – Williams 15, Joseph 11, Sinclair 9, Jean 7, Albert 5, Rojas 4, Jones 2. KIL – Washington 15, Grant 10, Bal 7, Bell 4, Scheter 2. Rebounds: Sinclair 15. Steals: Jean 5. Assists: Jean 3. NM: 5-2.

▪ Edison 34, Varela 12: ED – Ellis 31, Cooper 2, Pierre 1; VAR – McWillams 5, Dominguez 3, Dukharan 2, Sexton 1.

BOYS’ SOCCER

▪ Palmer Trinity 8, Marathon 0: Robert Bistry 2 goals, 1 assist; Alberto Franceschi, Michael Gomez, Nicolas Rey, Nory Aronfeld, Rodrigo Santander and Hermo Lopez 1 goal each. Luis Sosa 2 assists, Francesco Cimo and Jonathon Ludwig 1 assist each. PT: 8-3-1.

▪ University School 3, Calvary Christian 0: Sebastian “Nino” Smith, Sebastian Baredes and Milan Walsh 1 goal each. Simon Mertnoff shutout. US: 7-0-1.

▪ Westminster Christian 2, Keys Gate 0: Breno Goncalves goal, Matias Gutierrez assist; WC: 5-0

GIRLS’ SOCCER

▪ Lourdes 8, Southwest 0: Mia Atrio 5 goals, 1 assist; Mia Briones 2 goals; Gaby Okunski 1 goal, 1 assist. LOUR: 6-0.

▪ Gulliver Prep 2, Coral Shores 0: Daniela Correa 1 goal, 1 assist, Julia Hornstein 1 goal Madeline Chilton (CS) 10 saves.

▪ Ferguson 1, South Dade 0: Jennifer Gonzalez goal, Mia Ramos assist; FER: 6-1-1.

▪ Plantation American Heritage 13, Coconut Creek 0: Taylor Dobles 3 goals, 1 assist; Jenna Lowery 3 goals; Bella Sassi 2 goals; Bella Fernandez 1 goal, 1 assist; Olivia Roth 1 goal, 2 assists; Sydney Waiters 1 goal, 2 assists; Sofia Martinez 1 goal, 2 assists; Elizabth Matie 1 goal, shutout; Julie Flinchum 1 assist.

▪ Florida Christian 6, Pinecrest Prep 1: Megan Rodriguez 4 goals, 2 assists; Esther Jones 1 goal, 1 assist; Victoria Bonilla 1 goal; Isabelle Pineiro 1 assist; FC: 3-3-1.

This story was originally published December 10, 2018 at 3:05 PM.