Gulliver Prep water polo reaches region finals, and Braddock hosting boys’ volleyball event
In the first round of regionals, the unbeaten Gulliver Prep girls’ water polo team defeated Ransom Everglades 10-2.
Co-captain Alissa Pascual totaled seven goals,one assist and eight steals. Co-Captain Kalei Ganser led the team defensively while adding an assist and two steals. Sophomore Gaby Montalvo scored three times. Goalkeeper Alison Keepax made eight blocks and collected one assist and two steals.
The Raiders improved to 14-0 heading into the regional finals on Saturday.
The Gulliver Prep boys’ team also advanced, winning by forfeit over Ransom Everglades. They are 21-0.
Boys’ volleyball
Braddock is hosting an eight-team boys’ volleyball tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Teams featured are Braddock, Ferguson, Hialeah Gardens, Killian, Miami High, Palmetto, St. Brendan, and Varela.
The GMAC Tournament is next week.
Teams featured are Barbara Goleman, Braddock, Columbus, Ferguson, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Krop, Miami High, Mourning, Palmetto, Reagan, Southwest, Sunset, TERRA, Varela, and Westland Hialeah. Games will be played at Ferguson, Miami High and Sunset.
Boys’ volleyball results
Braddock d. Mourning 25-19, 25-17, 25-20: John-Marcos Gonzalez 14 kills, 3 aces, 7 digs; Marlon Zamora 6 kills, 3 aces, 8 digs; Nicholas Mirabal 28 assists, 3 aces, 6 digs, 2 blocks.
Braddock d. Goleman 25-19, 25-17, 25-16: John-Marcos Gonzalez 15 kills, 3 aces, 6 digs, 1 block; Nicholas Mirabal 30 assists, 3 kills, 2 blocks; Rollie Temprana 20 digs, 3 kills, 2 aces.
Flanagan d. Everglades 25-14, 25-5, 25-15: Player of the Match: Kory Grant.
Krop d. Barbara Goleman 25-19, 25-17, 25-11: Benjamin Bregman 31 assists, 5 aces; Aden Ben-Saadon 10 kills; Joshua Behar 7 kills; Amaar Maniar 6 kills.
Boys’ water polo
Belen Jesuit 21, ATM 14: Carlos Veccio 6 goals; Dylan Veccio 4; Antonio Franco 3; Andre de Leon 3; Zachary Callejas 2; Raul Rodríguez 2; Alejandro Sanchez 1; Adolfo Valencia 12 blocks.
Track & Field
GIRLS: Hialeah Gardens 36, Miami Springs 31, Miami High 25: 1st Place: Angleica Pagtakhan (HG) Long Jump; Angelise Garcia (HG) 300 Hurdles; Nadira Perry (MH) 100 and 200; Aneth Castaneda (MS) 1600 and 800. HG (7-5).
BOYS: Hialeah Gardens 103, Cutler Bay 35, Miami High 26, Miami Springs 21: 1st Place: Marcos Fernandez (HG) Long Jump, 100, 4x100 relay; Alejandro Riano (HG) Triple Jump and 4x100 relay; Alexander James (HG) 4x100 relay and 300 hurdles; Andrew Landsaw (CB) 800; Makai Lovett (MH) 200. HG (15-0).
Girls’ flag football
Miami Edison 13, Miami Central 7: Sophmore Alexandria Harris intercepted two passes including one for a pick 6. Senior Jackie Brown caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Lonisha Howell.
Miami Beach 46, JD Bermidez 6: Tate Hollenbock 3 touchdowns; Gisel Hernandez 2 touchdowns; Kamryn Burnstine 2 touchdowns.
Softball
Gulliver Prep 15, Miami Country Day 0: Pitchers Alyssa Jensen and Natalie Menendez combined on a no-hitter. WP Jensen (1-1), 3 IP, 7 K; Sofia Mueller 1-2, Run, 2 RBI; Ajah Mallary 1-1, Run, 2 RBI; Dani Diaz 1-1, RBI; Alexis Roades Run, RBI. GP (7-3).
Palmetto 12, Florida Christian 0: WP Melody Vizcaino (9-2); LP Fia Zezenea. Top Performers: Sophie Wylie 1-2, 2B, Run, 2 RBI; Alexis Ortega 2-3, Run, RBI; Ana Mendieta 1-2, 3 Runs, RBI; Daniela David 1-1, Run. PLM (11-2).
Baseball
Catholic Classic: Belen Jesuit 4, Cardinal Gibbons 2: WP Andy Bello CG, 7 K; Dorian Gonzalez 1-2, HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs; Lou DeGoti 1-3, 2B; Andy Gutierrez 1-2, Run.
Palmetto 9, South Dade 2: WP Zack Ryan (2-1); LP Cruz. Top Performers: Jake McCreary 3-4, HR, Run, 4 RBI; Jack Quick 3-4, Run, 2 RBI; Ryan Borum 2-2, 2B, Run, RBI; Troy Kovick 1-1. PLM (8-11).
Palmetto 8, SLAM 4: WP Andrew Arias (4-2); Grant Kavalir save; LP Chris Carroll. Top Performers: Jack Quick 2-2, 2 RBI, SB; Blake Brookins 3-4, 2 Runs, RBI, SB; Gabriel Vega 2-3 2 Runs, 2 RBI; Luca Arenado 2-3, RBI. PLM (9-11).
Riviera Prep 4, Ransom Everglades 2: WP Luis Angarita 6.2 IP, 1 ER, 7 K, RBI 2B; Eric Fernandez save; DJ Flowers 3-Run HR; Nick Flowers 2-3, 2B, Run. RP (16-2).
Southwest 4, Coral Park 0: WP Ish Espinoza 6 IP, 0 R, 3H, 0 BB. 6 K; Evan Padron 2-4, RBI; J.J. Cominsky 1-2, RBI, 1 IP, 0 R. SW (9-5), CP (6-11).
Girls’ tennis
Miami Country Day 7, American Heritage-Delray 0: Top 3: Lucia Burton, Nina Vara, Olivia Schaedler.
Boys’ tennis
Ransom Everglades d. Riviera Prep: 1. Sam Gelber won 8-0; 2. Xander Lake won 8-0; 3. Dylan Kauffmann won 8-0; 4. Mikey Zoi won 8-1; 5. Ale Urdaneta won 8-0. RE (4-1).
Boys’ lacrosse
Ransom Everglades 13, Western 9: Gori Spillis 2 goals, 1 assist; Ryan Bienstock 2g; Jacob Wolfe 2g; Parker Aldehaff 2g; Nick Denaro 1g, 2a; Felipe De Cardenas 1g; Jack Rivas Vasquez 1g; Erik Medina 1g; Santiago Duckenfield-Lopez 1g.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published April 9, 2021 at 12:40 AM.
