Belen cross-country program wins two invitationals in one day and more local results
The Belen Jesuit High School boys’ cross-country program began its 2021 season Saturday by competing in two major invitationals in two cities on the same day.
The Wolverines won both.
Belen’s top runners competed at the Kowboy Invitational, hosted by Osceola High School in Kissimmee. Wolverines senior Adam Magoulas won the race in 15 minutes 38 seconds, seven seconds better than (Georgia) Mill Creek senior Ethan Nordman.
Magoulas helped Belen finish ahead of runner-up Mill Creek. The field consisted of more than 20 teams, and Belen runners averaged 16:26 and scored 25 points to best Mill Creek (36 points).
Belen and Mill Creek placed 12 of their runners in the Top 15.
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Wolverines sophomore Joshua Ruiz was third in 16:23. Sophomore Evan Torres was sixth in 16:40. Junior Marco de la Hoz was seventh in 16:41. Junior Diego de la Hoz was ninth in 16:52, and senior Ricardo Mendez was 11th in 16:57, and senior Frank Aira was 17th in 17:24.
Belen’s next group of top runners competed on Saturday at the Cobra Country Invitational, hosted by Park Vista High School at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton.
Belen placed first of 24 teams with 32 points. Boca Raton was a distant second at 102 points. St. Thomas Aquinas was third at 115, and Pine Crest was fifth at 171. The South Florida HEAT was 10th at 285. Cardinal Gibbons was 13th at 351.
For the Wolverines, juniors Roberto Leon (16:39), Matthew Calero (16:42) and Alec Torricella (16:45) were fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively. Freshman Justin Ruiz (17:08) was 10th, and senior Lucas Morales (17:20) was 12th.
Junior Martin Goodwin (16:37) of St. Thomas Aquinas was third, and sophomore Hunter Morgan (17:04) of South Florida HEAT was ninth. Dillard freshman Joshua Gammage (17:24) was 14th, and junior Jack Gabrielle (17:45) of Pine Crest was 20th.
Belen will travel to Ocala on Saturday for the Horse Park Invitational.
Football
Belen Jesuit 35, (Colorado) Greeley West 0: Jancent Wallace (DB/REC) scored twice (75-yard interception return and 45-yard pass play); Stefan Borrero (REC) 2 catches, 29 yards, TD; Anthony Rubio (RB) 3 carries, 34 yards, TD; Khamani Alexander (RB) 3 carries, 14 yards, TD; Gavench Marcelin (DE) 7.5 tackles (4 tackles for loss), 2 QB pressures, 1 fumble recovery; Adison Arnholt (LB) 4.5 tackles (2 tackles for loss); Andy Miyares Jr. (QB) 6-13 passing for 135 yards and 2 TD.
Dr. Krop 14, Miami Jackson 6: The Lightning kicked off the 2021 season with a win. In the first half, Roger Adam III scored the first touchdown of the season. He finished with 56 rushing yards. Junior QB/ATH Corey Williams had 100 yards passing, including a TD pass to senior receiver Bryce White also in the first half.
Leading the defense was senior Julius Weaver with four tackles for loss. Senior DE Schneider Pierre added 2 sacks and a safety. Senior standout Jayden Haynes recorded six tackles (two tackles for loss), and junior DB Neal Webb had five tackles and forced a fumble. Senior DT Kenneth Pottinger sealed the game with consecutive sacks. Krop plays Coral Glades on Friday.
Ferguson 26, Hialeah Gardens 0: Sophomore RB Manny Rodriguez rushed for 175 yds and 3 TD, and junior RB Shawn Carrero finished with 140 yds on 14 carries. Senior QB Aden Seara connected with junior Alex Cid on a 29 yard TD reception. The shutout was led by senior captain Javier Cifuentes, who totaled 16 tackles (8 solo).
Gulliver Prep 20, Manatee 7: The Raiders built a 20-0 lead by halftime. Sedrick Irvin 2 Yd TD Run (Will Bettridge Kick). Antwaan Mays 14 Yd TD Pass From Carson Haggard (Will Bettridge Kick). Will Bettridge 28 Yd FG. Will Bettridge 38 Yd FG.
QB C.Haggard 20-31, 240 YDS, 1 TD; RB S.Irvin 21 Rushes, 103 YDS, 1 TD; REC D.Donaldson 10 catches, 102 YDS; REC J.Brown 2-70; K.Williams 3-37; A.Mays 2-18-1 TD; D.Calero 7 tackles, 3 assists; J.Only 6 tackles, 3 assists, 1 INT; D.Cannon 6 tackles, 2 assists.
LaSalle 50, Coral Springs Charter 0: QB Aris Angelo 9-16, 139 yds, 4 TD; RB Jarrod Carr 8 carries, 46 yds, 3 TD; REC Demetrius Johnson 2 catches, 106 yds, 2 TD; La’Varis Stanford 1 TD; Elijah Henton 3 catches, 32 yds, 1 TD; Vashaud Williams 3 tackles (1 solo, 2 asst, 1 for loss), 1 forced fumble, 1 INT; Dairo Melendez 7 tackles (3 solo, 4 asst); Ervenson Liberte 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 asst).
True North 34, St. Brendan 6: QB Jacob Camacho 6-12, 174 yards, 2 TD; Jake Summer 10 carries, 149 yards, 2 TD; Jasen Lopez 1 catch, 60 yards, 1 TD; Robert Finlay 1 catch, 81 yards, 1 TD; Tristan Smith 9 tackles (6 for a loss), 3 sacks; Hunter Martin 5 tackles, 1 sack; Benjamin Bentancourt 4 tackles, 2 sacks; Warren Williams blocked punt; Christian Garcia 35-yard punt return for a TD.
Volleyball
Doral Academy d. Archbishop Coleman Carroll 25-17, 25-15, 25-10: AJ Simmons 10 kills, 3 blocks; Luci Macli 17 assists, 3 digs, 4 aces; Vicki Escuer 11 digs, 5 aces; Sophia Torres 6 kills, 6 digs, 4 aces. DOR 2-0.
Florida Christian d. TERRA 25-15, 25-9, 25-21: Mikaela King 20 service points, 9 aces, 11 digs, 3 kills; Andrea Amador 7 points, 4 aces, 4 kills, 2 blocks; Natalie Hernandez 7 kills. FCS 2-0.
Hialeah Gardens d. Hialeah-Miami Lakes 25-6, 25-6, 25-13: Captain Sabrina Cabrera 11 kills, 4 aces, 4 assists; Rylee Gonzalez 10 digs, 5 assists; Norianne Agila 32 assists.
Scheck Hillel d. Posnack 16-25, 13-25, 25-20, 25-16, 15-11: The Lions (1-0) rallied after dropping the first two sets.
Nova Southeastern University School Tournament
Ransom Everglades d. Lake Nona 25-18, 26-24: Elise Echarte 7 kills; Julia Lewkowitz 9 kills.
Ransom Everglades d. Viera 25-18, 25-21: Julia Lewkowitz 11 kills, 2 digs; Mia Jean Claude 4 kills.
Osceola d. Ransom Everglades 25-22, 25-12: Juliana Williamson 3 kills, 2 blocks; Stephanie Wallen 16 assists.
University School d. Ransom Everglades 25-16, 25-21: Stephanie Wallen 16 assists; Mia Jean Claude 6 kills.
Golf
BOYS: TERRA vs. Cutler Bay vs. Braddock at Miccosukee Golf & CC: Mateo Martinez 47, Jonas Kaye 52.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
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