Local softball coaches and players honored, and BCAA hosts all-star classic in flag football
The South defeated the North 20-0 at the 2021 BCAA Flag Football All-Star Classic.
Ericka Johnson of McArthur High School was named South MVP. Junide Saintfort of Northeast High School received North MVP honors.
Johnson scored once and intercepted two passes to help lead the winning South.
South All Stars: Shallon Chai WR/S/LB McArthur; Sydney Hoover Slot Western; Myia Siegel DB Cooper City; Ericka Johnson WR/S McArthur; Jenesis Johnson CB/S/WR Nova; Ana-Julia Pesshana Slot Western; Ahlani Packer Athlete South Broward; J’adore Mcleod Rusher/CB Nova; Soraida Lozano WR/CB Flanagan; Madison Valachovic Rusher/WR/DB Cooper City; Emma Caulfield LB Pembroke Pines Charter.
Janiah Exantus RB/LB Miramar; Monique Jackson RB South Broward; Mae Perez Center Pembroke Pines Charter; Pawnline Alcime Rusher Pembroke Pines Charter; Kiana Perez Center Nova; Jaydah Sawyer CB/S/WR Miramar; Samantha Ruffin QB/LB Hollywood Hills; Ja’Maya Ryals DB Hollywood Hills; Natalia Matamoros DL/LB Cypress Bay; Normeisha Williams QB/S Everglades; Alexis Henderson LB/WR Everglades; Jordan Fine WR/LB Western.
North All Stars: Ashanti Griffin LB/WR/S Dillard; Junide Saintfort Rusher/DB/RB Northeast; Michaela Dunn RB/LB JP Taravella; Chynna Mattair QB/CB Dillard; Qiana Smellie WR/CB/S Piper; Christina Grant LB/WR Deerfield Beach; Zarieya Barksdale CB Deerfield Brach; Robyn Duckett WR/LB Monarch; Megan Duckett QB/WR Monarch; Azariya Permenter LB/RB Pompano Beach; Kaliyah McCoy Rusher/LB Boyd Anderson.
Shadae Beeks Rusher Deerfield Beach; Allison Kirby WR/CB Monarch; Amniche Guerin WR Pompano Beach; Melanie Smith CB/WR Pompano Beach; Christina Moise WR/CB Piper; Rakhael Charles LB/RB Northeast; Kiana Slater Rusher Piper; Desenia Barcenas CB/WR Dillard; Michelle Pinilla CB/WR Coral Glades; Trinity Rivera CB Coral Glades; Jazeeray Blount WR Coral Glades; Markayda Williams WR/LB Northeast. Coaches Mark Gadson (Deerfield Beach) and Kenley Desamour (Deerfield Beach). Coach Michael Milligan (Nova).
Softball state finalists
The class finalists for the 2021 Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Softball and Softball Coach of the Year were announced following balloting by a statewide panel of high school softball coaches and prep media representatives.
Each finalist was the leading vote-getter in their classification, making each one the Player of the Year or Coach of the Year in their respective class. The two overall winners will be announced following a final round of balloting by coaches and media.
Miss Softball Award finalist: Alyssa Zabala, Junior, Pitcher, Doral Academy, Class 6A Player of the Year.
Zabala helped her team to the state title with a 23-2 record. She had an 0.78 ERA in 144 innings pitched with 193 strikeouts and 40 walks.
Teammate Kassandra Machado was third in the Class 6A Player of the Year voting.
Emily Legette of American Heritage was third in the Class 4A Player of the Year voting.
Softball Coach of the Year finalist: Willie Viruet, Doral Academy, Class 6A Coach of the Year.
His team posted a 29-2 record en route to the state championship. In four years, his teams amassed a 72-18 record.
Casey Jarvis of Westminster Academy was second in the Class 2A Coach of the Year voting.
The Florida Dairy Farmers Sports Awards program exemplifies Florida Dairy Farmers’ commitment to the state’s youth. This is the 29th year of these unique awards as they honor the state’s top athletes and coaches in all 30 FHSAA sanctioned and recognized sports.
Seahorse wrestling
It’s the return of Seahorse Wrestling in Weston.
The Bad Bay Wrestling Club summer practice schedule:
Advanced practice starts at 4:15 p.m. New wrestlers starts at 5 p.m.
Must have a USA Wrestling card. It can be purchased at:
FLORIDAAMATEURWRESTLING.ORG.
June practice dates: June 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23.
July practice dates: July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27.
Questions text Cypress Bay wrestling coach Allen Held at 954-854-1124.
Miami Herald awards distribution
The Miami Herald Athletic Awards (Broward and Miami Dade) will be distributed Thursday, June 17 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025.
The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards (Broward and Miami Dade) will also be distributed simultaneously. There will be signage identifying the different sections for the awards.
The goal was to identify a place midway between Broward and Miami-Dade counties to accommodate all the award recipients (first-team athletes, overall winners per sport, top coach per sport, athletes of the year, coaches of the year, two Courage Awards, two Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the special recognition of Coach George Smith).
The awards will be organized by sport, not by school, akin to the ceremonies.
There are more than 990 medals and awards, and there was a little more creativity, personalizing them this year.
To confirm the names of the first-team student athletes and coaches from your school that will receive a medal or award, visit the following All County Special Sections Links:
For Trophies:
Top high school athletes, coaches honored at Miami Herald’s All-County Awards ceremony - https://www.miamiherald.com/article251669268.html
For Medals - only the all first-team athletes in the following sections should stop by to pick up their medals next Thursday, June 17th:
- Spring 2021 All-County teams: The best of Miami-Dade and Broward - https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/all-county-sports/article251623678.html
- Winter 2021 All-County teams: The best of Miami-Dade and Broward - https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/all-county-sports/article250592424.html
- Fall 2020 All-County teams: The best of Miami-Dade and Broward - https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/all-county-sports/article249263620.html
For information or questions, email:
jechavarria@miamiherald.com.
Cardinal Gibbons Baseball Camp
The Jason Hamilton and Chiefs Baseball Club East Inc.’s 2021 Summer Baseball Camp offers three sessions for boys and girls, age 4-11, at Cardinal Gibbons High School, 2900 NE 47th St., Fort Lauderdale 33308.
The program, led by Cardinal Gibbons High School head baseball coach Jason Hamilton, includes instructions, drills, games, and fun. The staff consists of former players and area and regional experienced high school coaches, who have coached and/or played collegiately and/or professionally.
Session 1: June 14-18: 8:30 a.m.-Noon. Cost $180. Session 2: June 21-25: 8:30 a.m.-Noon. Cost $180. Session 3: June 28-July 2: 8:30 a.m.-Noon. Cost $180. Sibling discounts available. No lunch or concession stands.
Call or text Coach Hamilton at 954-650-2962.
Submit info on award winners and all-star games
For high schools in Broward and Miami Dade counties, if you have coaches and athletes who won special awards (local, state, regional, nationals) and/or competed in all-star games, email hssports@miamiherald.com. Varsity only.
Submit summer sports results
For summer sports with high school athletes in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, if you have results and stats for this column, email hssports<code_dp>@<code_dp>miami<code_dp>herald.com.
For club teams and individuals, include the high school(s) of the student athlete(s).
This is open to participants in summer sports leagues, events and tournaments who are current high school athletes, those who graduated in 2021 and those who will be freshmen in the fall.
Email hssports<code_dp>@miami<code_dp>herald.com.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
