Leading scorer Tianna Rivera leads Coral Reef High School girls’ soccer to another win

Coach Deano Nunez couldn’t ask for more so far from his Coral Reef girls’ soccer team.

Following a 1-0 win against host Palmer Trinity on Tuesday afternoon, the Lady Barracudas moved their season record to a perfect 8-0-0.

And the Cudas haven’t done it against soft competition. Five of their eight wins have come by a single goal, having defeated Doral Academy, Palmetto, Ferguson and South Dade, all by 2-1 scores.

After a scoreless first half, Reef forward Tianna Rivera, the team’s leading scorer with seven goals, knocked in what turned out to be the only goal of the game in the 55th minute off an assist from Katherine Diaz. Solid defense and nice goalkeeping from Amanda Fernandez made the one goal advantage stand up.

“I’m obvously happy with the fact that we’re winning our games, but we still need to do a better job of getting more shots into the back of the net,” Nunez said. “The ability to win close games is great but you can’t keep living in the edge like that. You need to also be able to put teams away when you have the chance.”

GIRLS’ SOCCER

▪ St. Brendan 2, MAST Academy 1: Francesca Alayon Borrero and Gaby Barrera , one goal each. STB: 5-1.

▪ Archbishop McCarthy 4, LaSalle 0: Sophia Goetz, Eliana Ramirez, Bella Rocco and Adriana Duque one goal each. Jordyn Pitter 2 assists, Nadia Colon assist. Isa Quintero and Jordyn Gifford combined shutout. AM: 5-0.

▪ Lourdes 8, Mater Academy 0: Mia Atrio 3 goals, assist. Sofi McMillan, Mia Briones, Gracie De Arcos, Sofia Perez and Alexa Sanchez one goal each. McMillan 2 assists, Briones, De Arcos, Perez and Coco Aguilar one assist each. Stephanie Wyszkowski shutout. LOU: 3-1.

BOYS’ SOCCER

▪ Ransom Everglades 8, Palm Glades Prep. 0: Walker White, Dillan Kaye and Daniel Daley, 2 goals each. Nick Cartwright and Nick Stone 1 goal each.

▪ University School 3, Somerset Academy 1: Ethan Subachan two goals, Sebastian Baredes one goal. US: 6-0.

▪ Palmer Trinity School 8, Killian 0: Hermo Lopez and Dylan Lopez 2 goals each. Eduardo Franceschi, Gustavo Dasilva, Andres Montana and Nathan Seo one goal each. Pablo Jimenez and Franco Sluman one assist each. GK Cristian Lopez 5 saves, shutout.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

▪ Gulliver Prep. 81, Miami Country Day 67: Gabe Taylor 35 points, 11 assists; Tony Sander 20 points, 11 rebounds. GP: 1-0.

▪ Carol City 35, Central 34: CC – Perry 10, Rainey 8, Paris 6, Stafford 5, Campbell 4, Fracios 2. CEN – Rolle 17, Miranda 19, Roundtree 9, Metayer 9, Green 4, Major 3, Joseph 2. 3-pointers: Rolle 2, Major, Roundtree, Metayer, Stafford. Rebound: Rolle 7. Steals: Green 4.

▪ Killian 53, Jackson 39: KIL – Clark 15, Davis 10, A. Acosta 7, Boncamper 6, J. Acosta 5, Richardson 5, Miller 4, Castillo 1. Rebounds: J. Acosta 8.

▪ Doral Academy 55, Homestead 24: DOR – Carter 24, K. Johnson 10, J. Johnson 8, Hernandez 7, Mercado 6. HOM – Francois 10, Charles 3, Delatorre 3, Darby 2, Thomas 2, Wilson 2. 3-pointers: Carter 2, Charles, Delatorre, Francois, Hernandez, J. Johnson. Half: DOR 29-10.

▪ North Miami 76, Goleman 36: Vee’lesk Avin 15pts, 6 Rbs, 1 blck; Carlos Hart 12 pts 5 Rbs, 5 assists, 2 steals; Joel Mora 10 pts, 12 Rbs, 2 steals.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

▪ North Miani 44, Northwestern 6: NM – Carla Jean 21 pts, 3 Rbs, 6 steals, 4 blocks; Esther Joseph 9 points, 7 Rbs, 3 steals; Desiree Sinclair 6 points, 4 Rbs; Jenny Hilaire 6 pts. NW – Fletcher 4, D. Walker 2. 3-pointers: Jean 3. NM: 4-1