Cardinal Gibbons girls’ lacrosse starts strong. History for True North baseball and more scores
What a turnaround from last season for the Cardinal Gibbons girls’ lacrosse team.
Last season the Chiefs won two of 13 games. This season they are 7-0.
Coach Megan Renne said: “Our turnaround is all thanks to the spectacular group of girls this year. From losing 15 seniors in 2020, mostly starters, we have had to really rebuild these past two seasons.”
Renne continued: “The girls are very focused and came in with the mindset to win this year. Our seniors are the driving force of the team, between Makenna Conley (who has 43 goals this season), Emma Neclerio (who has 77 saves) and Cam Fasano (who is a ‘beast’ with interceptions and vital in the transitions), they are leading the team this year. We also have a strong junior class that is making a huge impact on our level of play. Between our draw master, Jenna Haupert, and our legs in the midfield, Ashley Brooks and Audrey Kurdziel, they are a huge reason for our success this season.”
Renne is in her sixth season coaching the Chiefs. A former Cardinal Gibbons lacrosse player, she planned to coach one season between college and finding employment. That changed, and thus, she is doing a good job charging the girls’ lacrosse program.
Renne said: “It’s super special to be a part of and grow a program at a school that fostered my love for the sport. Couldn’t be more honored to be their coach.”
This marks the best start for Cardinal Gibbons while under the direction of Renne.
In their latest victory, the Chiefs defeated Cooper City 21-8.
Game ball recipient Camryn Fasano 4 goals, 2 assists; Emma Neclerio 17 saves; Makenna Conley 7 goals, 2 assists; Jenna Haupert 3 goals, 3 assists, 5 interceptions, 10 draw controls; Evelyn McCawley 2 goals; Ava Aguilar 1 goal; Audrey Kurdziel 1 goal; Sienna Vinje 1 goal; Britney Kornowski 1 goal; Destynie Huynh 1 goal, 2 assists.
For Cooper City (3-8), Mackenzie Sauer 2 goals, 2 assists; Grace O’Malley 3 goals; Helen Tremble 2 goals, 8 draw controls; Cameron Sen 1 goal, 3 draw controls; Kaylin Bly 1 draw control, 1 ground ball; Ella Ferre Roberts 10 saves; Kailah Myers 3 ground balls.
Cooper City bounced back to defeat Immokalee and Flanagan.
Cooper City 19, Immokalee 1: Claire Delacoste 1 goal; Taylor Moris 1 goal; Lucina Suarez 1 goal; Lola Mcclure 1 goal; Kailah Myers 1 goal; Amanda Grant 2 assists; Jezlyn Almonte 2 goals; Alyssa Soler 1 draw control, 1 ground ball; Isabella Robinson 3 ground balls; Isabella Keith 2 ground balls; Stephanie Gallo 1 ground ball; Aura Dangood 1 ground ball. CCty (4-8).
Cooper City 16, Flanagan 6: Mackenzie Sauer 2 goals 2 assists; Lexi Crespo 2 goals, 2 assists; Alyssa Soler 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Jezlyn Almonte 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Yulee Donnelly 1 ground ball; Stephanie Gallo 1 ground ball. CCty (5-8).
Baseball
True North Classical Academy hosted its first varsity baseball game in school history.
The young but competitive Titans celebrated the occasion with a 2-run victory over Marathon at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus to improve to 4-3.
True North 7, Marathon 5 at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus: Alan Rodriguez 2-3, 2 RBI; Matias Fischer 2-2, 2 R, 1 RBI; Robert Alvarez 2-3, 2 R, 1 RBI; TN (4-3).
More baseball
Belen Jesuit 11, Southridge 1: WP Marco Fuentes 5.2 IP, 8 K; Chris Bayo 2-2, HR, 3 R; Raul Aspuru 2-3, 2 2B, RBI; Jordan Cordero 2-2, Run. BEL (4-3).
McArthur 9, Hollywood Hills 1: McA: WP Matt Zamore (2-0), 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K; Josh Agriesti 3-3, BB, 2 R, 2 RBI; Devin Grazzal 2-2, BB, 2 RBI. HH: Adam Liotta 2-3, RBI. HH (3-5), McA (7-2).
Palmetto 11, Coral Reef 5: The Barracudas scored four times in the fifth to trim the deficit to one, 5-4, but Palmetto added fine runs late to assure victory. WP Troy Korvik; Max Borelli 3-4, 4 RBI; Michael Arnold 2-4, 1 RBI, 2 R; Luca Arenado 2-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R. PLM (3-2).
Ransom Everglades 9, Doctors Charter 2: Nicholas Rubino 7th HR. RE (5-4).
More lacrosse
GIRLS: Fort Lauderdale 8, Coral Springs 4: Jenna Lytch 4 goals; Jessica Price 2 goals, 2 assists; Isabel D’Onofrio 2 goals. FtL (3-3).
GIRLS: Palmetto 11, University School 8: Valentina Arias 3 saves; Emma Weinberg 5 goals, 4 assists, 8 ground balls, 4 draw controls; Allie Gould 5 goals, 1 assist, 1 ground ball; Emma Behar 1 goals, 4 ground balls, 1 draw control; Caylie Salas 7 ground balls, 3 draw controls; Sydney Oren 3 ground balls; Vittoria Santana 2 ground balls; Megan McCreary 2 ground balls; Bethany DeFerrari 2 ground balls; Christina Perez 1 ground ball; Cassandra Pita 1 ground ball; Caitlin Carmona 1 ground ball; Ana Martinez 1 ground ball. PLM (6-2).
Boys’ volleyball
Colonial Christian d. Westwood Christian: Andrew Ovalle 14 kills, 6 serving aces, 3 assists, 30 digs; Alfred Quiala 10 kills, 3 blocks, 8 digs, 11 assists. CC (3-1).
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published March 15, 2022 at 10:28 PM.
