Girls from Douglas, Mater Lakes, South Dade excel in region wrestling. Plus boys’ wrestling & more
The South Dade girls’ wrestling team, coached by Vic Balmeceda, Chino Duran and Humberto Reyna, won the inaugural FHSAA Region 4 championship at Wellington High School.
Region champs for the Buccaneers are Rebekkah Kinkade (100), Anisah Paz (145) and Ferny Hernandez (170).
The inaugural regional event featured qualifiers from 40-plus teams.
Region 4: Top 20 Team Results: 1. South Dade 169; 2. North Miami 125; 3. Norland 79; 4. Mater Lakes Academy 75; 5. Western 63; 6. Wellington 62; 7. Treasure Coast 61; 8. Coral Park 42; 9. Doral Academy and Miami Jackson 38; 11. Coral Glades 27; 12. Lake Worth-Park Vista 25; 13. Braddock and Stoneman Douglas and Okeechobee 24; 16. Sebastian River 19; 17. Coral Reef and Somerset Academy-Pembroke Pines and South Miami 18; 20. Killian and Nova and South Fork 15.
The Mater Lakes Academy girls’ wrestling team, coached by David Alvarez and Brandon Neifeld, placed fourth with just four wrestlers. Of those four, two won region titles and one was runner-up, qualifying three for state.
The region champs for the Bears are sophomore Sofia Ferran (110) and sixth-grader Arianna Ruiz (130). Junior Janice Quiroa (140) was the runner-up.
Sophomore Gaby Caro of Stoneman Douglas continues her standout season, winning a region title at 125 pounds en route to state. She is coached by Ken Gendason, Daniel Sanchez, Christian Baldwin and Richard Garcia.
More locals winning region titles were Lourdes Macias of Western at 115, Analy Banuelos of Braddock at 120, Mya Bethel of North Miami at 155, Day’Jah Clark of Miami Norland at 190, Shanakay Chambers of Miami Norland at 235 and Sofia Delgado of Coral Park at 140.
The top four in each weight class qualify for state.
Region 4: Individual Results:
100: 1st - Rebekkah Kinkade of South Dade; 2nd - Genesis Gallegos of Miami Jackson; 3rd - Elizabeth Rodriguez of Slam; 4th - Brooke Rhodes of Wellington.
105: 1st - Lilliana Ferns of Park Vista; 2nd - Iliana Gracey of Western; 3rd - Natalie Duran of South Dade; 4th - Serenity Kepler of West Broward.
110: 1st - Sofia Ferran of Mater Lakes; 2nd - Rachel Silva of Somerset Academy; 3rd - I-cart Galumette of North Miami; 4th - Brianna Visocky of South Fork.
115: 1st - Lourdes Macias of Western; 2nd - Brittney Vincens of Treasure Coast; 3rd - Isis Severe of North Miami; 4th - Myna Estrada of Ferguson.
120: 1st - Analy Banuelos of Braddock; 2nd - Claire Betz of Sebastian River; 3rd - Samantha Rocha of Coral Reef; 4th - Lauren Tucker of Nova.
125: 1st - Gabriela Caro of Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS; 2nd - Jameson Hannigan of Wellington; 3rd - Rocio Riol of South Dade; 4th - Isabella Garcia of Florida Christian.
130: 1st - Arianna Ruiz of Mater Lakes; 2nd - Geraldine Honore of South Dade; 3rd - Alejandra Notni of Doral Academy; 4th - Tattiana Bermudez of Miami Killian.
135: 1st - Gabriella Perez of Treasure Coast; 2nd - Aurora Guadiana of Wellington; 3rd - Tydaisa Mack of North Miami; 4th - Isabel Santos of Western.
140: 1st - Sofia Delgado of Miami Coral Park; 2nd - Janice Quiroa of Mater Lakes; 3rd - TJ Broadnex of South Dade; 4th - Milla Faraldo of Coral Gables.
145: 1st - Anisah Paz of South Dade; 2nd - Taesha Inelus of North Miami; 3rd - Tori-Ann Wright of Miami Norland; 4th - Ada Jackson of Treasure Coast.
155: 1st - Mya Bethel of North Miami; 2nd - Gabriela Segre of South Dade; 3rd - Josue Alysha of Fort Pierce Westwood; 4th - Raniya Stephens of Miami Norland.
170: 1st - Ferny Hernandez of South Dade; 2nd - Anastasia White of Okeechobee; 3rd - Sofia Bentz of Wellington; 4th - Veronica Dorcin of South Broward.
190: 1st - Day`Jah Clark of Miami Norland; 2nd - Beatriz Milian of Doral Academy; 3rd - Karime Camarena Tejeda of South Miami; 4th - Kamari Toombscam of Lincoln Park.
235: 1st - Shanakay Chambers of Miami Norland; 2nd - Lacey Millian of Miami Jackson; 3rd - Ann Jideofor of North Miami; 4th - Josephine Aleman of Booker T. Washington (Miami).
This marks the first season for district, region and state tournaments under the FHSAA banner in girls’ wrestling.
State is March 3-5 at Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
More wrestling
The Miami Beach boys’ wrestling team won the District 15-3A team title at Hialeah Gardens High School.
The Hi-Tides region qualifiers are: 106 Solomon Swan 3rd; 120 Ale Rodriquez Champion;126 Santiago Valdes 2nd; 132 Aaron Lanster Champion; 138 Jerry Molina Champion; 145 Khalil Esquire 2nd; 152 Liam Guerrero 2nd; 160 Juan Nazario 2nd; 170 Jaiden Forbes Champion; 182 Tiberious Buckley 2nd; 195 Markus Buckley 2nd; 220 Juan Cordobo 4th.
District 15-3A: Team Results: 1. Miami Beach 222.5; 2. Doral Academy 220; 3. Barbara Goleman 195; 4. Miramar 191.5; 5. Dr. Krop 68; 6. Hialeah Gardens 62; 7. Everglades 23.
The top four in each weight class qualify for regionals, which are Friday and Saturday at Braddock High School.
District 15-3A: Individual Results:
106: 1st - Christian Vazquez of Doral Academy; 2nd - Duly Brutus of Miramar; 3rd - Solomon Isaac Swan of Miami Beach; 4th - Jacob Sabin of Goleman.
1st Place Match: Christian Vazquez (Doral Academy) 30-3, So. over Duly Brutus (Miramar) 28-12, Fr. (Fall 1:43).
3rd Place Match: Solomon Isaac Swan (Miami Beach) 23-11, Fr. over Jacob Sabin (Goleman) 9-6, So. (Fall 2:06).
113: 1st - David de Armas of Doral Academy; 2nd - Yino Ferrer of Hialeah Gardens; 3rd - Kylan Butler of Miramar; 4th - Rene Ramon of Goleman.
1st Place Match: David de Armas (Doral Academy) 36-17, Fr. over Yino Ferrer (Hialeah Gardens) 6-5, Fr. (Fall 2:27).
3rd Place Match: Kylan Butler (Miramar) 38-7, Jr. over Rene Ramon (Goleman) 28-8, Sr. (For.)
120: 1st - Alejandro Rodriguez of Miami Beach; 2nd - Trishian Gay of Miramar; 3rd - Justin Fernandez of Goleman; 4th - Joshua Abenham of Dr. Krop; 5th - Andres Ferras of Doral Academy.
1st Place Match: Alejandro Rodriguez (Miami Beach) 26-6, So. over Trishian Gay (Miramar) 31-11, Sr. (TF-1.5 0:00 (17-2).
3rd Place Match: Justin Fernandez (Goleman) 24-13, So. over Joshua Abenham (Dr. Krop) 14-12, Fr. (Fall 4:27).
126: 1st - Julian Montero of Doral Academy; 2nd - Santiago Jose Valdes of Miami Beach; 3rd - Noah Gutierrez of Goleman; 4th - Dayian Bernot of Miramar; 5th - Joseph Reid of Everglades; 5th - Emilio Nunez of Hialeah Gardens.
1st Place Match: Julian Montero (Doral Academy) 27-5, Jr. over Santiago Jose Valdes (Miami Beach) 13-8, So. (Fall 1:08).
3rd Place Match: Noah Gutierrez (Goleman) 21-15, Fr. over Dayian Bernot (Miramar) 17-23, . (Fall 3:34).
5th Place Match: Joseph Reid (Everglades) 7-16, Jr. over Emilio Nunez (Hialeah Gardens) 11-16, Jr. (DFF).
132: 1st - Aaron Lanster of Miami Beach; 2nd - Hector Cruz of Doral Academy; 3rd - Famous Neely of Miramar; 4th - Jeremiah Louis of Dr. Krop; 5th - Joshua Vazquez of Goleman; 6th - Jonathan Herrera of Hialeah Gardens.
1st Place Match: Aaron Lanster (Miami Beach) 28-2, Jr. over Hector Cruz (Doral Academy) 20-11, Jr. (Fall 1:08).
3rd Place Match: Famous Neely (Miramar) 27-17, Fr. over Jeremiah louis (Dr. Krop) 11-21, . (Fall 1:35).
5th Place Match: Joshua Vazquez (Goleman) 22-10, So. over Jonathan Herrera (Hialeah Gardens) 13-14, Jr. (Fall 1:35).
138: 1st - Jerry Enrique Molina of Miami Beach; 2nd - Enrique Sanchez of Doral Academy; 3rd - Javier Arriola of Hialeah Gardens; 4th - Eduardo Cabrera of Goleman; 5th - Oscar Townes of Miramar.
1st Place Match: Jerry Enrique Molina (Miami Beach) 2-0, Sr. over Enrique Sanchez (Doral Academy) 42-8, Sr. (Dec 3-1).
3rd Place Match: Javier Arriola (Hialeah Gardens) 28-7, Sr. over Eduardo Cabrera (Goleman) 10-9, So. (Fall 1:10).
145: 1st - Albert Manzini of Doral Academy; 2nd - Khalil Esquire of Miami Beach; 3rd - David Perez of Goleman; 4th - Abdul Olawale of Miramar; 5th - Grant Fuentes of Hialeah Gardens; 6th - Anthony Rosa of Everglades.
1st Place Match: Albert Manzini (Doral Academy) 25-14, Jr. over Khalil Esquire (Miami Beach) 10-6, Jr. (Dec 1-0).
3rd Place Match: David Perez (Goleman) 27-13, Jr. over Abdul Olawale (Miramar) 11-26, . (Fall 1:42).
5th Place Match: Grant Fuentes (Hialeah Gardens) 7-8, Sr. over Anthony Rosa (Everglades) 4-17, Jr. (For.).
152: 1st - Enzo Santoro of Doral Academy; 2nd - Liam Guerrero of Miami Beach; 3rd - Bryan Tavarez of Goleman; 4th - Evin Valdes of Hialeah Gardens; 5th - Emile Morris of Miramar; 6th - Randall Gaspard of Everglades.
1st Place Match: Enzo Santoro (Doral Academy) 33-10, Jr. over Liam Guerrero (Miami Beach) 29-9, Sr. (Dec 7-2).
3rd Place Match: Bryan Tavarez (Goleman) 23-14, So. over Evin Valdes (Hialeah Gardens) 4-4, Jr. (Dec 12-6).
5th Place Match: Emile Morris (Miramar) 11-29, Jr. over Randall Gaspard (Everglades) 10-18, Fr. (For.)
160: 1st - Brandon Arocha of Doral Academy; 2nd - Juan Nazario of Miami Beach; 3rd - Kevin Hernandez of Goleman; 4th - Jeremiah Bethal of Dr. Krop; 5th - Max Mallard Mondesir of Miramar; 6th - Eddie Tomas-Baute of Hialeah Gardens.
1st Place Match: Brandon Arocha (Doral Academy) 4-2, Jr. over Juan Nazario (Miami Beach) 20-8, So. (MD 13-2).
3rd Place Match: Kevin Hernandez (Goleman) 24-13, Jr. over Jeremiah Bethal (Dr. Krop) 9-15, So. (Dec 8-3).
5th Place Match: Max Mallard Mondesir (Miramar) 4-6, Fr. over Eddie Tomas-Baute (Hialeah Gardens) 5-12, So. (Dec 5-3).
170: 1st - Jaiden Forbes of Miami Beach; 2nd - Shemar Barthelus of Miramar; 3rd - Raudel Leon of Goleman; 4th - Rolando Diaz of Doral Academy.
1st Place Match: Jaiden Forbes (Miami Beach) 33-2, Sr. over Shemar Barthelus (Miramar) 46-7, Sr. (Dec 14-9).
3rd Place Match: Raudel Leon (Goleman) 32-6, Sr. over Rolando Diaz (Doral Academy) 8-9, Jr. (Fall 0:55).
182: 1st - Lucca Cabral of Goleman; 2nd - Tiberius Buckley of Miami Beach; 3rd - Javari Milton of Miramar; 4th - Michael Gonzalez of Doral Academy.
1st Place Match: Lucca Cabral (Goleman) 31-6, Jr. over Tiberius Buckley (Miami Beach) 23-11, Fr. (Fall 0:00).
3rd Place Match: Javari Milton (Miramar) 1-1, . over Michael Gonzalez (Doral Academy) 9-10, Jr. (Fall 1:24).
195: 1st - Daniel Jean-Charles of Miramar; 2nd - Edwin Guillen of Goleman; 3rd - Markas Buckley of Miami Beach; 4th - Malakai Roberts of Doral Academy; 5th - Kenley israel of Everglades.
1st Place Match: Daniel Jean-Charles (Miramar) 30-12, . over Edwin Guillen (Goleman) 35-8, Jr. (Dec 1-0),
3rd Place Match: Markas Buckley (Miami Beach) 25-14, Fr. over Malakai Roberts (Doral Academy) 12-13, So. (Fall 2:10).
220: 1st - Carlos Masis of Goleman; 2nd - Imari Milton of Miramar; 3rd - Nathan Adras of Dr. Krop; 4th - Juan Cordoba of Miami Beach; 5th - Tein Nguyen of Everglades.
1st Place Match: Carlos Masis (Goleman) 33-10, Sr. over Imari Milton (Miramar) 25-5, Sr. (Fall 0:48).
3rd Place Match: Nathan Adras (Dr. Krop) 11-12, So. over Juan Cordoba (Miami Beach) 16-12, Sr. (Fall 1:16).
285: 1st - Julius Weaver of Dr. Krop; 2nd - Maxinot Mondesir of Miramar; 3rd - Alexis Mendizabal of Doral Academy; 4th - Derek DeLos Santos of Goleman.
1st Place Match: Julius Weaver (Dr. Krop) 27-4, Sr. over Maxinot Mondesir (Miramar) 33-10, . (Fall 0:00).
3rd Place Match: Alexis Mendizabal (Doral Academy) 15-10, Jr. over Derek DeLos Santos (Goleman) 8-10, So. (Fall 2:00).
All-State Football
CLASS 7A
St. Thomas Aquinas had seven first-team selections on the Class 7A All-State team released by FloridaHSFootball.com recently.
Four of those players were on offense led by senior quarterback Zion Turner. He was joined by senior running back Anthony Hankerson, senior tight end Mason Taylor and senior offensive lineman Tellek Lockette. On defense, senior lineman Kyrie Samuel was joined by senior linebacker Derrieon Craig and junior defensive back King Mack.
Dillard senior defensive lineman Nyjalik Kelly and sophomore defensive back Antione Jackson also made the first team, as did Homestead junior wide receiver Richard Dandridge and Miramar senior defensive lineman Claudel Bazile.
Others - Second team: QB Joshua Townsend, Homestead, So.; RB Desmond Reid, Miramar, Sr.; WR Devaughn Mortimer, Dillard, Sr.; WR Camden Brown, St. Thomas Aquinas, Sr.; OL Dawson Alters, St. Thomas Aquinas, Sr.; DL Armondo Blount, Dillard, Fr.; DL Daniel Lyons, Homestead, Sr. Third team: RB Tyrone Maxwell, Homestead, Sr.; WR Demarian Lane, Hollywood South Broward, Sr.; TE David Jester, Homestead, Jr.; ATH Isaac Brown, Homestead, So.; DL Dante Anderson, Homestead, Sr.; DB Nicolas Pelaez, Doral Academy, Sr.; DB Conrad Hussey, St. Thomas Aquinas, Jr.; DB Darius Thomas II, Miramar, Sr. Honorable mention: RB Kareem Carswell, South Broward; WR Edward Lewis, Dillard, So.
CLASS 8A
Western led all South Florida teams in this classification, released recently by FloridaHSFootball.com, with three first-team selections.
Junior quarterback Collin Hurst and senior wide receiver Tyreik Thorpe made it on offense while senior linebacker Percy Courtney made it on defense. Miami Columbus had two first-team honorees with senior kicker Luis Palenzuela and senior defensive lineman John Starman. Deerfield Beach senior defensive lineman Deshawn Willoughby and Miami Palmetto defensive back Mike Jackson also made the first team.
Others - Second team: WR Julian Lewis, Western, Sr.; OL Harrison Green, Western, Jr.; DL Jamarrioin Solomon, Palmetto, Sr.; LB Jayvant Brown, Deerfield Beach, Jr.; DB Cornelius Wright, Columbus, Sr.; DB Harlem Howard, Deerfield Beach, Jr.; UTL Ken Moore Jr., Columbus, Sr. Third team: RB Roger Adam, Miami Dr. Krop, So.; OL Brandon Brana, Columbus, Sr.; OL Darryl Doctor, Palmetto, Jr. Honorable mention: QB AJ Hairston, Coconut Creek Monarch, So.; RB Matthew Wilson, Parkland Stoneman Douglas, Jr; RB Jamaal Joseph, Miami Goleman, Sr.; WR Kevon Lawson, Monarch, Sr.; OL Roger Reyes, Western, Jr.; DL Jayden Haynes, Dr. Krop, Sr.; LB Shai Momplaisir, Dr. Krop, Jr.
Softball
Hialeah Gardens 12, Miami Beach 7.
Miami Springs 15, Miami Beach 0.
St. Brendan 2, Somerset-Homestead 1: WP Sophia Moran 7IP, 1R, 4K; Marley Nielson 1-3, 1R; Brianna Masses-Valero 1-3, 1R; Ashley Saud 1-3.
Baseball
COHEA 16, Somerset-Homestead 9: COHEA scored seven times in the first and six more in the sixth. Somerset had three runs in the fourth and five runs in the fifth. Brandon Rodriguez 3-4, 3R, 3RBI, 2 2B; Dariel Castillo 4-5, 3RBI, 2B, 3B; Nathaniel Gomez 2-5, 3RBI, HR, 2B; Rodney Rodriguez 3-4, 3R, 2B, 2 3B; Bryan Rodriguez 3-4, 3R, 2B; Randy Balceiro 3IP, 6K; WP Jeremy Barreto 2IP, 3K.
McArthur 6, South Broward 2: The Mustangs scored three in the first, one in the second and two in the fourth for a 6-1 lead. WP Devin Grazzal 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 6 K; Tyler Smith 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI.
McArthur 10, Hollywood Hills 0: The Mustangs scored three in the first and six in the fifth. WP Matthew Zamore 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 K; Joshua Agriesti 2-2, 1R, 2 RBI; McA (2-0), HH (1-1).
Palmetto 9, Archbishop Carroll 4: The Panthers scored seven runs in the fourth. WP Grant Kavalir (1-0); Sebastian Font 1-1, 1 run; Jayden Clarin 1-2, 1 run, 2 RBI; Hunter Rebhan 1-3, 3B, 1 run, 1 RBI; Lucas Arenado 1-3, 2 runs, 1 RBI; Mike Arnold 1-3, 2 runs, 1 RBI.
Riviera Prep 11, North Miami Beach 1: Eric Fernandez 2-3, 3-R HR, 4 RBI, 2 R; Frank Avilab 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Ashton Diaz 2-3, 2 RBI; WP Elias Baroniel 4 IP, 3 K. RP (2-0).
Lacrosse
GIRLS: Cardinal Gibbons 16, West Broward 4: Game Ball Recipient Ashley Brooks 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 turnovers; Makenna Conley 4 goals; Cam Fasano 3 goals; Jenna Haupert 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 draw controls; Destynie Huynh 2 goals, 2 assists; Delaney Rockelman 1 goal; Audrey Kurdziel 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 draw controls; Evelyn McCawley 1 goal. CG (3-0).
GIRLS: North Broward Prep 16, Cooper City 11: CC (1-1): Ella Ferre Roberts 19 saves, 2 ground balls; Helen Tremble 2 goals, 3 assists, 6 draw controls; Cameron Sen 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 draw controls; Mackenzie Sauer 4 goals, 1 assist; Amanda Grant 1 caused turnover, 1 ground ball; Kailah Myers 1 ground ball.
GIRLS: Palmetto 5, Lourdes 3: Valentina Arias 18 saves; Emma Behar 1 goal, 8 ground balls; Emma Weinberg 1 goal, 5 ground balls; Ana Martinez 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Vittoria Santana 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Allie Gould 1 goal, 1 ground ball; Caylie Salas 5 ground balls; Bethany DeFerrari 4 ground balls; Jasmine Aguiles 2 ground balls; Megan McCreary 2 ground balls; Chelsea Nicastri 1 ground ball; Sydney Oren 1 ground ball; Sara Kramer 1 ground ball; Casey Pita 1 ground ball; Caitlin Carmona 1 ground ball.
GIRLS: Western 14, Cooper City 7: CC (1-2): Cameron Sen 4 goals, 1 draw control; Helen Tremble 3 goals, 3 draw controls; Alsu Raymanova 6 draw controls; Taylor Moris 2 ground balls; Ainsley Ciavarella 1 ground ball; Ella Ferre Roberts 13 saves.
Tennis
GIRLS: American Heritage 7, Somerset Academy-Pembroke Pines 0: No.1 Natalie Block d. Patricia Acra 8-1; No.2 Jacklyn Daynovsky d. Camille Naranjo 8-1; No.3 Katelyn Gramanzini d. Sofia Albornoz 8-1; No.4 Angela Duan d. Genevive Acra 8-0; No.5 Annika Rui Chen d. Luciana Gomez 8-5. Doubles: No.1 Natalie B./Jacklyn D. d. Patricia A./Camille N. 6-2; No.2 Grace Odom-Montbrun/Juliette Zamora d. Kaylee Soto/Anya Graves 6-0.
BOYS: American Heritage 7, Somerset Academy-Pembroke Pines 0: No.1 Daniel Naylor d. Kris Cancelado 8-3; No.2 Charles Goldwynd. Kinendry Ratsimba 8-6; No.3 Harshith Kakumani d. Franklin Chen 8-0; No.4 Danila Dembouski d. Brandon Lee 8-0; No.5 Gregory Chapman d. Carlos Garcia 8-0. Doubles: No.1Danila D./Nathan Debs d. Kris C./Kinendry R. 6-1; No.2 Joshua Dobrinky/Eric Brebene d. Franklin C./Brandon L. 8-0.
Winter All-County Ballots
Miami Herald All County ballots for Broward and Miami Dade winter high school varsity sports were emailed to athletic directors.
No ballots for competitive cheerleading and wrestling. Those will be determined by state results.
If you are a Broward and Miami Dade varsity basketball or soccer coach and did not get a ballot, email hssports@miamiherald.com.
Submit sports results
For high schools in Broward and Miami-Dade, if you have varsity results, top performers and stats for this column, email hssports@miamiherald.com.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
