Calvary, Doral, Westminster win region volleyball titles. Carrollton wins in cross country
The Doral Academy girls’ volleyball team won its first region championship and advanced to its first state semifinal.
In their first region final, the Class 7A Firebirds (21-8) defeated visiting South Plantation 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 25-19.
Leading Doral were Izabella Molina (15 kills, 3 blocks), Ariel Simmons (10 kills, 5 blocks), Vicky Escuer (18 digs, 2 aces) and Melissa Gonzalez (21 assists, 5 digs, 3 aces).
South Plantation finished its season 22-3.
The region champs are Luci Macli, Vicky Escuer, Angie Vazquez, Bianka Hanks, Alejandra Gonzalez, Sophie Torres, Alex Novo, Olivia Casse, Sarah Diaz, Kaily Figueredo, Ariel Simmons, Melissa Gonzalez, Sofia Picard, Izabela Molina, Kathryn Yanes and Haily Nader.
The head coach is Julio Arnaiz, and the assistant coaches are Danny Montero, Ana Arnaiz and Danny Gregorio.
Doral Academy travels to (Tampa) Plant (24-5) in a 7A state semifinal on Saturday. Undefeated Jupiter (25-0) against Windermere (26-3) is the other 7A semifinal.
3A Region
In a Class 3A region final, the Westminster Christian girls’ volleyball team beat Divine Savior 20-25, 25-11, 25-19, 25-21.
The Warriors (26-5) dropped the first game, before winning the next three en route to the region title.
This is Westminster Christian’s seventh region championship and seventh state semifinal in the past 10 seasons. The program won state twice and was second twice.
The region champs are Emily Matias, Carolina Cueto, Ariana Arteaga, Lamaya Fuller, Alyssa Cadavid, Paige Anderson, Gaby Arroyo, Jazmine Nicolas, Kayla Perry, Zoey Matias, Alyah Cadavid, Gianna Romano, Isabella Artiles, Bella Artiles, Gigi Artiles, Dani Canales, Nati Milo and Leila Hilliard.
The coaches are Julie Doan Kurenuma, Lanae James and Scott Doan.
Westminster Christian hosts (North Palm Beach) Benjamin (16-7) on Saturday in a 3A state semifinal. Also after dropping their first game, the Buccaneers beat (Boca Raton) Saint John Paul II 12-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-21 in a region semifinal.
In the other 3A state semifinal, (Ocala) Trinity Catholic (24-4) meets (Clearwater) Calvary Christian (26-4).
4A Region
The Calvary Christian girls’ volleyball team won its first region championship in school history.
The Eagles (25-4) defeated Cardinal Gibbons 25-21, 25-22, 25-27, 26-24 in a 4A region final. The Chiefs finished the season 17-13.
The school history-making region champs are Ashley Kisslan, Kelcy Keller, Makinsey Wood, Vitoria Belfort, Jenna Keller, Sofia Lehmann, Gabby Brissett, Braelyn Mittauer, Valentina Casale, Emma Kohlhepp, Mariana Urrutia, Victoria Santana, Emily Navarro and Captain Taylor Bates. The head coach is Sam Skelton, and the assistant coach is Jen Wood.
Calvary Christian is hosting (Orlando) Bishop Moore (23-7) in a 4A state semifinal on Saturday. In the other 4A state semifinal, (Alachua) Santa Fe (27-3) plays (Tampa) Academy of the Holy Names (21-8).
Cross-country regionals
The Carrollton girls’ cross-country team won its first regional championship since 2010.
The Cyclones, coached by Ross Hermelee, placed four runners in the top nine during a 1A region meet at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton.
They are: 2. Andrea Montaner (Soph); 6. Arianna Garcia (8th grade); 7. Victoria Trap (Sr.); 9. Veronica Larrea (8th). Also, 24. Alexa Leon (8th); 30. Ava Candib (Jr.); 36. Isabela Delgado (Soph).
The field included 99 runners and 13 teams.
To advance to regionals, Carrollton won its second consecutive district championship for the first time in school history.
In 2A girls at South County Regional Park, St. Brendan was first of 16 teams, and Sabres junior Emma Hencock won the individual title, placing first of 113 runners in 18:39.62. Brooke Hooper, a Pine Crest sophomore, was runner-up in 18:46.93.
In 2A boys, Sunset won the team title of 13 teams. Pine Crest, Mater Lakes Academy, Gulliver Prep and Ransom Everglades also advanced to state.
Jeshua Osorio, a Mater Lakes junior, was runner-up in 16:01.22. Ransom senior Felipe de Cardenas was third of 105 runners in 16:12.53.
At regionals, the top eight teams and top three individuals not on those teams qualify for state.
1A Region: Girls: Team: *1. Carrollton 46 points; *2. (North Palm Beach) Benjamin 58; *3. South Florida HEAT 71; *4. Palmer Trinity 102; *5. Westminster Academy 144; *6. Miami Country Day 165; *7. (Boca Raton) St. John Paul II 191; *8. Marathon 221.
Individuals: 1. Mia Taylor (SFH) 19:28.42; 2. Andrea Montaner (Carr) 20:00.82; 3. Ingrid Corpus (Benj) 20:25.07; 4. Eloise Miles (PT) 20:29.77; 5. Claire Chanon (WA) 20:32.79; 6. Arianna Garcia (Carr) 20:37.16; 7. Victoria Trap (Carr) 20:41.13; 8. Sydney Schiff (Benj) 20:45.15; 9. Veronica Larrea (Carr) 20:51.12; 10. Alyssa Benson (SFH) 21:10.79.
Other top local finishers: 11. Kayley Dorn (SFH) 21:16.36; 12. Daniella Cartaya (PT) 21:21.86. *13. Abigail Hoffman (RASG Hebrew Academy) 21:28.68; *15. Kashia Hoo (Chaminade-Madonna) 21:34.00; 16. Rachel Hodes (MCD) 21:53.81; 19. Isabella Galofre (MCD) 22:07.10; 20. Mia Kostelidis (WA) 22:08.63; 22. Julianne Hartigan (PT) 22:14.21; 24. Alexa Leon (Carr) 22:31.77; 25. Gracie Boesch (SFH) 22:33.12.
1A Region: Boys: Team: *1. Palmer Trinity 78; *2. Marathon 106; *3. Doctors Charter 112; *4. South Florida HEAT; *5. Divine Savior 171; *6. Riviera Prep; *7. (NPB) Benjamin 190; *8. Miami Country Day 199.
Individuals: 1. Hunter Morgan (SFH) 16:51.12; 2. George Stark (PT) 16:54.52; 3. Henry Stark (PT) 16:57.35; 4. Pedro Zapata (Mara) 17:02.71; 5. Eduardo del Rosal (PT) 17:12.76; 6. Sebastian Tenorio (DS) 17:20.41; 7. Roman Giffune (RP) 17:22.83; 8. Bryce Missig (SFH) 17:27.44; 9. Brady Lubetsky (MCD) 17:38.80; 10. Vaclay Bursa (Mara) 17:42.54.
Other top local finishers: 12. Jo Nunez (DS) 17:50.43; 14. Keenan McLaughlin (DC) 17:54.08; 16. Ricardo Llera (DC) 17:59.62; 17. Mateo Sotelo (DS) 18:12.09; 18. Benjamin Pasternac (Florida Christian) 18:21.79; 19. Benjamin Francis (Highlands Christian) 18:23.71; 21. Edwin Registe (DC) 18:29.98; 22. Joaquin Ortiz (MCD) 18:31.52; 23. Tanner Pritchard (Westminster Academy) 18:32.65; 25. Tyler Pritchard (WA) 18:39.90.
2A Region: Girls: Team: *1. St. Brendan 52; *2. Gulliver Prep 79; *3. (Delray Beach) American Heritage 103; *4. Pine Crest 111; *5. Cardinal Gibbons 138; *6. (West Palm Beach) King’s Academy 147; *7. Mater Lakes Academy 196; *8. Sunset 197.
Individuals: 1. Emma Hencock (StB) 18:39.62; 2. Brooke Hooper (PC) 18:46.93; 3. Avery Fronrath (KA) 18:57.67; 4. Gabriela Page (StB) 19:15.42; 5. Mia Rodriguez (KA) 19:17.16; 6. Sydney Sinclair (CG) 19:28.77; 7. Kaycie Aquilino (StB) 19:31.65; 8. Sabrina Gomez (Sun) 19:33.45; *9. Bella Del Busto (Calvary Christian) 19:47.84; 10. Daniela Alvarez (StB) 19:52.40.
Other top local finishers: 11. Kyra Gardner (GP) 20:11.43; 12. Nina Starvaggi (GP) 20:20.15; 14. Olivia Torres (GP) 20:23.52; 16. Isabella Fernandez (MLA) 20:35.79; 17. Emily Baldwin (CG) 20:39.36; 18. Sarah Montague (PC) 20:42.45; 19. Lila Feeley (PC) 20:42.73; 20. Kathleen Serig (GP) 20:49.43; 24. Emily Lopez (MLA) 21:)5.32; *25. Kayla Williams (Somerset-Pembroke Pines) 21:13.58.
2A Region: Boys: Team: *1. Sunset 80; *2. (West Palm Beach) King’s Academy 88; *3. Pine Crest 91; *4. Mater Lakes Academy 92; *5. Gulliver Prep 114; *6. Ransom Everglades 132; *7. (Boca Raton) St. Andrew’s 170; *8. (Boca Raton) FAU 181.
Individuals: 1. Colton Lawson (KA) 15:51.89; 2. Jeshua Osorio (MLA) 16:01.22; 3. Felipe de Cardenas (RE) 16:12.53; 4. William Romac (StA) 16:32.38; 5. Dennis Moreno (Sun) 16:50.01; 6. Michael Castillo (KA) 16:51.92; 7. Jack Gabrielle (PC) 16:54.33; Gabriel Bendix (GP) 16:55.82; 9. Michael Ziade (Sun) 17:02.63; 10. Sebastian Coraspe (MLA) 17:03.55.
Other top local finishers: 12. Enzo Diaz (MLA) 17:03.55; 13. Jaret Rozanski (PC) 17:11.42; 14. Anthony Rios (Sun) 17:17.42; 16. Alex Neikirk (GP) 17:24.03; *19. Jonah Bennett (Pompano Beach) 17:42.31; 20. Tim Rutten (GP) 17:47.07; 21. Benjamin Krut (PC) 17:50.43; 22. Alexander Azqueta (RE) 17:54.44; 23. Athan Figueroa (Sun) 17:56.88; 24. Chris Amster (PC) 17:57.54; *25. Colbin Hill (Key West) 17:58.04.
* denotes qualified for state
The FHSAA Cross-Country State Championships are Friday at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee.
Soccer
GIRLS: Doral Academy 3, (Plantation) American Heritage 1: Pietra Tordin 2 goals; Arianna Guerra 1 goal.
GIRLS: Pembroke Pines Charter 6, Coral Glades 0: Natali Brito 1 goal; Leyla Molina 1 goal; Sabrina Araujo 1 goal; Riley Ahearn 1 goal; Gigi Burbridge 1 goal; Melissa Martin 1 goal.
GIRLS: Ransom Everglades 6, Florida Christian 0: Mather Davidson 1 goal, 1 assist; Hannah Badia 1 goal, 1 assist; Sofi Rua 1 goal; Grace Burke 1 goal; Lauren Howard 1 goal; Isabel Chong 1 goal; Alexis Tie Shue 1 assist; Gkp Addison Pollock first career shutout.
GIRLS: St. Thomas Aquinas 2, (Palm Beach Gardens) Dwyer 0: Goal scored by Gabby Stewart, assisted by Genesis Hernandez; Goal scored by Isabella Kleva, assisted by Gianna Reich; Gkp Alexandra Carpintero shutout.
BOYS: Columbus 2, Miami Country Day 2: Col: George Ferencai 1 goal; Kirk Menedez 1 goal. MCD: Enzo LaGrassa 1 goal; Lucas Hansen 1 goal; Gkp Emilio Belmonte 5 saves.
BOYS: Hialeah Gardens 2, Westland Hialeah 0: Jose Mendez 2 goals; Gkp Samir Sandoval shutout.
BOYS: Palmer Trinity 4, Divine Savior 1: Hermogenes Lopez-Pulido 1 assist; Gabriel Bellande 1 goal; Esteban Espinoza 1 goal; Alejandro Rodriguez 1 goal, 1 assist; Luke Assalone 1 goal.
BOYS: Ransom Everglades 3, Pine Crest 0.
BOYS: University School 2, Calvary Christian 0: Rafael Guerra 1 goal; Rafael Matiello 1 goal; Gkp Nikolas Ricardo shutout.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
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