Belen wins race, star runner commits to Florida. Three more teams remain unbeaten in football
The Belen Jesuit boys’ cross-country team won the 22nd annual Flrunners.com Invitational at Holloway Park in Lakeland.
The win marks the 10th time Belen won the Flrunners.com Invitational. The event featured 1,335 runners (boys and girls), making it the largest cross-country meet in Florida and one of the most competitive in the Southeastern United States.
“These guys have a challenging goal to extend the school’s state championship winning streak to a rare five in a row,” Belen coach Frankie Ruiz said. “As we enter the back half of the season, their training and performances have so far been steadily building toward that achievement in a very consistent and determined manner. We are constantly reminding the guys to do what they can to stay healthy and take no detail for granted from here on in. Nothing will be given to them; together they need to earn it every step of the way.”
At the Flrunners.com Invitational, the Wolverines scored 88 points in the Race of the Champions -- a division with 29 selected teams and 255 runners.
Belen was led by senior Adam Magoulas, who finished first in the 5K race (3.1 miles in a course record 15 minutes 30 seconds). He also maintained his undefeated status for the 2021 season.
Teammate Joshua Ruiz, a sophomore, placed fifth in 15:44. Sophomore Evan Torres was 22nd in 16:17.11, and freshman Joey Diaz-Quintero was 41st in 16:37.52. Diego de la Hoz, a junior, was 46th in 16:42.58.
The team’s next major meet is in Tallahassee on Oct. 16 at the FSU Prestate Invitational.
Magoulas commits to Florida
Belen Jesuit star senior cross-country runner Adam Magoulas committed to NCAA Division I University of Florida in Gainesville.
He’s been a scoring member of the Belen 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 state championship teams.
He is a 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Miami Herald All Dade first team selection.
He is currently ranked No.2 in Florida and is undefeated this season. He had many college offers, including several from D1 schools.
“After having coached Adam for the last 5 years, I am humbly proud that Adam has chosen to join his former teammates at such a prominent running program under the direction of someone as accomplished as Coach Chris Solinsky,” Belen coach Frankie Ruiz said. “Selfishly, I like that he will still be in Florida, so we can possibly see them race together throughout the season, when our high school schedule coincides with the same meet locations as collegiate meets.”
Magoulas will be running alongside former Belen teammates Javier Vento and Aiden Villasuso. That will mark the first time Belen has three graduates on the same collegiate cross-country team.
More boys’ cross country
Senior Gabriel Garcia of Braddock was 25th of 255 runners in the Race of the Champions elite division at the 22nd annual Flrunners.com Invitational at Holloway Park in Lakeland.
Garcia covered the 3.1-mile course in 16 minutes 19.04 seconds.
Columbus sophomore Alejandro Romagosa was 38th in 16:34.49. Teammate Daniel Garcia, a sophomore, was 52nd in 16:49.27.
Jeshua Osorio, a junior from Mater Lakes Academy, was 52nd in 16:49.73.
Columbus placed fifth with 224 points.
Football
LaSalle 46, Somerset (Homestead) 6: Undefeated LaSalle built a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and 27-6 by halftime.
In the first quarter, Preston Landry 42 Yd TD Pass from Aris Angelo (Joaqui Macia Kick). Demetrius Johnson 2 Yd TD Pass from Aris Angelo (Joaqui Macia Kick).Vashaud Williams 26 Yd Interception Return TD (Joaqui Macia Kick).
In the second quarter, Nate Peterson 34 Yd Fumble Return TD. In the third quarter, James Brill 15 Yd TD Pass from Aris Angelo. Preston Landry 9 Yd TD Pass from Aris Angelo (Joaqui Macia Kick).
In the fourth quarter, James Brill 14 Yd TD Pass from Aris Angelo (Joaqui Macia Kick).
QB Aris Angelo finished with 14 completions on 24 passes for 169 yards and five touchdowns. P.Landry caught four passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns. E.Henton made six receptions for 48 yards. J.Brill caught two TD passes, totaling 29 yards. J.Servius rushed eight times for 67 yards.
L.Stanford intercepted two passes. R.Lee and V.Williams (TD) each had an interception, and A.Castillo and N.Peterson (TD) each recovered a fumble.
LaSalle improved to 6-0. Somerset is 3-2.
Ransom Everglades 35, Coral Shores 6: The unbeaten Raiders are now 5-0. Junior QB Nicholas Rubino was 18 of 21 passing for 180 yards and three TD. He also had one rushing TD. Gabe Alencar, Jack Rivas and A.J. Srebnick each caught a TD pass, and Levi Gans scored on a run.
That’s all accountable to the solid efforts of the offensive line (senior Matt Acosta, junior Jesse Kaplan, senior Andy O’Brien, freshman Rudy Pages, junior Luca Trebotich).
Ransom built a 35-0 lead by halftime with a running clock in the second half. DL Trent Mopsick had an interception to help key the strong defensive effort on the shutout.
True North Classical Academy 24, Archbishop Carroll 19: The Titans are also undefeated at 4-0, winning their Homecoming Game at Tropical Park.
Top Performers: QB Jacob Camacho 17-of-21 passing for 263 yds, 3 TD, also 4 carries for 31 yards; Jorge Cascudo 7 catches for 125 yards, 1 TD; Robert Finlay 2 receptions for 40 yards, 1 TD; Tristan Smith 7 tackles, 1 sack, 2 TFL; Stephen McCloud 7.5 tackles, 1 TFL; Hunter Martin 7 tackle; Micheal Solomon 7 tackles; Daniel Bolanos 3 big special team tackles.
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True North Offensive Players of the Game Jacob Camacho (QB) & Jorge Cascudo (WR); Defensive Player of the Game Stephen McCloud (LB); Special Teams Player of the Game Daniel Bolanos.
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They each received a championship belt, noting their efforts, and they wore them to the post-game Homecoming dance.
Coral Springs 19, North Broward Prep 14: The Colts went ahead 13-0 in the first quarter. The Eagles defense shut out Coral Springs in the second and third quarters to keep things close.
NBP scored in the third when Joseph Griseta ran 14 yards for a touchdown, and Christian Dohler added the extra point. The Eagles took the lead in the fourth as Griseta threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Taylor. Dohler’s second extra point gave NBP the lead, 14-13. Coral Springs scored the winner later in the quarter.
For the Eagles, Griseta was 13-of-19 passing for 136 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT. D.Desinor had 67 yards on 21 carries. D.Taylor had 3 catches for 53 yards and 1 TD. S.Loza had four receptions for 43 yards. M.McGrath caught two passes for 17 yards.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published October 5, 2021 at 12:28 AM.
