Palmetto tennis sweeps GMAC. Riviera Prep’s Eric Fernandez hits milestone. Plus more results
The Palmetto boys’ and girls’ tennis teams dominated GMAC for the second consecutive year.
Palmetto’s boys defeated TERRA 4-1 in the semifinals and then defeated Miami Beach 4-0 in the finals for another GMAC title.
Palmetto is 10-1.
Palmetto’s girls defeated TERRA 4-0 in the semifinals and then Krop 4-0 in the finals to win that GMAC title again.
Palmetto is 9-1.
The Panthers boys’ and girls’ teams are coached by Kelly Gibson.
BOYS: Semifinal: Palmetto 4, TERRA 1: 1. Carlos Ramirez (TERR) d. Sebastian Munoz 9-8 (7-5); 2. Alessandro Munoz (PLM) d. Jonathan Claro 8-2; 3. Cason Campbell (PLM) d. Matteo Martinez 8-1; 4. Matteo Sama (PLM) d. Bryce Wines 8-3; 5. Alessio Guarino (PLM) d. Joshua Burke 8-1.
BOYS: Finals: Palmetto 4, Miami Beach 0: 1. Sebastian Munoz d. Aron Doffek 5-0 (retired match); 2. Alessandro Munoz d. Jorge Maggiolo 6-1, 6-0; 3. Cason Campbell d. Tommaso Polidori 6-0, 6-1; 4. Matteo Sama d. Andres Gendler 6-0, 6-0; 5. Adriano Guarino d. Luke Rosenthal 6-0, 6-0.
GIRLS: Semifinal: Palmetto 4, TERRA 0: 1. Jett Coetzee d. Brooke Dugarte 4-3 (opponent retired); 2. Alexa Schull d. Nicole Giordano 8-0; 3. Brooke Revuelta d. Sienna Bravo 8-2; 4. Mia Sorrentino d. Anastacia Delany 8-0.
GIRLS: Finals: Palmetto 4, Krop 0: 1. Jett Coetzee d. Ayami Maehama 6-4 (match retired due to team win); 2. Alexa Schull d. Juanita Velosa 6-1, 6-0; 3. Brooke Revuelta d. Monique Lima 6-1, 6-3; 4. Mia Sorrentino d. Galit Beraja 6-0, 6-0; 5. Sofia Gutierrez d. Valeria Bermudez 6-0, 6-0.
Baseball
In a victory over Sunset, Eric Fernandez of Riviera Prep reached 100 career RBI, believed to be the quickest to 100 RBI in Miami Dade County history, since stats began being maintained, according to Riviera Prep coach Emilio Fernandez.
The milestone was reached with his grand slam home run, which is his fourth career grand slam. The University of Miami commit currently leads the state in RBI with 29. Fernandez led the county in RBI last season with 50.
More excitement on the local diamonds, Alejandro Ludeiro hit a walk-off three-run home run as Doral Academy edged Gulliver Prep 7-6. West Broward won a thriller over Flanagan, and Coral Springs Charter came from behind to beat Belen.
Riviera Prep 12, Sunset 0: Eric Fernandez 2-4, Grand Slam, 2B, 6 RBI, 2 R; Frank Avila 2-4, 2B, 2 R; WP Max Tercero 4 IP, 8 K. RP (10-3).
Riviera Prep 12, Franklin Academy 6: Marc Quarrie 2-4, HR, 2 R; Frank Avila 4-5, 2 2B, 4 R; Eric Fernandez 3-4, 3 RBI; Elias Baroniel 3-5, 2 RBI; Noel Leon 3 IP, 6 K. RP (11-3).
Doral Academy 7, Gulliver Prep 6: Alejandro Ludeiro 2-4, Game Winning 3-Run HR, 4 RBI; Andre Santana 1-3, 2 R; Jake Santos 1-3, RBI; Kyler Gonzalez 4 IP, 5 H, 3 K; WP Rance Suarez (2-0). DOR (11-4-1).
Braddock 1, SLAM 0: Boris Lazo scored the winner in the fifth. BRD: Ryan Valdes 1-3; Manny Sanchez 2 SH/B; Gabriel Pedrosa 3 BB; WP Miguel Diaz 7 IP, CG, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 7 K. SL: Niomar Martinez 1-2; P Christopher Blanco 3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 4 BB, 3 K; P Hector Escobar 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K. BRD (10-4), SL (9-3).
Coral Springs Charter 14, Belen Jesuit 6: Trailing 5-0, the Panther scored three in the third, two in the fourth, four in the sixth and five in the seventh. Anthony Giglio 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI; Ross Lazar 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI; Derek Kreisler 2-4, 2B, BB, 2 RBI; Gavin Gargiulo 2-4, 2 R; Brayden Constanzo 2 R; Jeovanni Hernandez 1-3, 2B, BB, 3 RBI; Kristopher Goldstein 1-2, 2B, 2 BB, 3 R, RBI; Haiden Walters 1-4, 2 R, RBI. WP Hunter Stolov 5.1 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 K. CSC (9-5-1).
Florida Christian 2, TERRA 0: The Patriots scored once in the first and once in the fourth. Keanu Rodriguez 2-3, 3B, R; Matthew Say 2-3, RBI; Mike Palenzuela 1-3, 2B, R; Jacob Brigman R. WP Robert Rodriguez 7 IP, CG, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 K. FC (7-8).
Miami Christian 3, Sagemont 0: The Victors scored twice in the fourth and once in the seventh. Jeter Polledo 1-3, BB, R, RBI; Chris Diaz 1-4, R, RBI; Jonathan Gonzalez 1-2, BB, RBI; Bryant Zayas 1-4, R. WP Henry Martinez 6 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 12 K. MC (15-4).
North Broward Prep 10, Palmer Trinity 0: The Eagles scored seven in the first and three in the second. Nathan Coupet 2-3, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI; Jake Hersano 2-3, R; Ryan McPherson 1-2, R, RBI; Andre Cutler 0-1, 3 BB, R; WP Ryan McPherson 3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K. NBP (8-8).
Palmetto 10, Coral Reef 6: A seven-run, second inning keyed the victory for the Panthers.WP Grant Kavalir; Hunter Rebhan 2-3, RBI, Run; Luca Arenado 2-4, 2 RBI, Run; Blake Brookins 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, Run. PLM (7-5).
Pembroke Pines Charter 7, Nova 4: The Jaguars scored four times in the fourth for a 4-1 lead. Tied at 4 in the fifth, Pembroke Pines Charter scored three more in the fifth. PPC: Pablo Bravo 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI; Justin Acevedo 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Paul Albolafia 1-3, 2 RBI; WP Sebastian Gonzalez 4.1 IP, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K. N: Daniel Cueto 1-4, 2 R; Nicholas Evans 1-3, RBI. PPC (6-5), N (5-8).
Ransom Everglades 6, Doctors Charter 0: Alejandro Garcon 2-3, 2 R; Justin Saphier 1-2, BB, 2 R; WP Collin Goff 3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 K. RE (10-4).
True North 10, Krop 1: Sam Fischer Grand Slam HR; Roberto Alvarez 3-4; Matias Fischer 2-3, 2 RBI; WP Alan Soler 5 IP, 1 R; Closer William Foss 0 R. TN (6-8).
West Broward 8, Flanagan 7: The Falcons scored twice in the second and West Broward three times. Trailing 4-2, Flanagan scored twice in the fourth and twice in the fifth.West Broward evened things with two in the fifth. The Falcons went ahead 7-6 in the seventh, but West Broward walked off with two in the bottom of the seventh. WB: Michael Rodriguez 4-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI; Andrew Alvarez 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI; Jason Wachs 2-3, 3 R; Dean Guzman 1-3, 2 BB, 2B, RBI; Derek Bermudez 1-3, 2 BB, R, RBI. WB (8-8), FL (10-6).
Softball
Braddock 21, Coral Gables 4: Juliette Avila 4-4, 2 2B, 3B, 7 RBI; Daniela Pavon 3-3, HR, 2B, 3 RBI; WP Joy Vidal 5 K. BRD (4-4-1).
Krop 18, Mater Academy Charter 1: WP Jenna Opalak; Grace Valdes 2-4, 4 RBI, 3B; Jaylene Tomlinson 3-3, 3 RBI; Jenna Opalak 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 2B. Krop (7-0).
Flag Football
True North 7, Archbishop Carroll 0: Cassidy Fabian TD; Macey Soltis extra point catch; QB Aliyana Henry extra point pass. TN (3-1).
True North 13, Doral Downtown 7: Cam Corwun TD catch; Aliyana Henry TD pass. TN (4-1).
Lacrosse
GIRLS: North Broward Prep 12, Palmer Trinity 6: PT: Clare Lewis Battaglia 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 ground balls; Valentina Erigoyen 7 saves.
BOYS: Ransom Everglades 11, Naples 3: The Raiders improved to 7-8.
Scholar Athlete Forms
Nomination forms for Miami Herald Scholar Athletes were sent via email to athletic directors. It includes photo requests of nominees. One boy and one girl per school. Questions, email hssports@miamiherald.com.
Winter All County
April 6 is when the Miami Herald will reveal All County winter sports selections (as well players of the year and coaches of the year) for Broward and Miami Dade counties. They will be listed/photographed in the newspaper and online:
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/all-county-sports/.
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.
They will run in the newspaper and online. Photos accepted, too. No deadline. Send after the game, the next day or weekly. You will be alerted when it will appear in the newspaper and online.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
