National award for ATM’s Rubinstein, Krop football wins, Ferguson bowling on a roll and more
Todd Rubinstein, the Alonzo & Tracy Mourning boys’ and girls’ tennis coach, received the 2022-23 National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Boys’ High School Tennis Coach of the Year Award, as well as being part of its next Hall of Fame class.
Rubinstein, who was the recipient of the 2018 USPTA National High School Coach of the Year award, started coaching in the 1997-98 season at Piper High School in Sunrise. After one year there, he coached at Goleman High in Miami-Dade County for 12 seasons and then transitioned to Mourning High the past nine seasons.
Rubinstein’s record is 506-149-2 in 22 seasons with 24 regional tournament appearances, five state appearances and two FHSAA state tennis championship teams. He is the only coach in Mourning High School history with not just one, but two state championships in any sport.
Rubinstein: “It’s all about giving the kids and their selfless families the most incredible experience they can possibly have by keeping them engaged, focused, and in the moment. My philosophy is family first and that it’s all about the team. The primary ideology, which I feel is paramount, is to create a positive, motivational and inspirational culture, and after that, everything else will come. It’s not just about working hard but to teach the players to compete and respect each other; so that it not only translates on the tennis court but in the classroom, in the community and in life. I can’t thank my players, their families and the school administration enough for putting their trust in me over the years, as I have been Blessed to have been a part of so many lives and to help create and develop our next leaders of tomorrow. I also can’t thank the NHSCA enough for this prestigious recognition, as I’m truly grateful and flattered to not only have been considered, but to have been honored.”
Rubinstein, a Coral Gables resident, was presented with his award recently at Mourning High School by Principal Christopher Shinn while surrounded by other administration and staff.
Rubinstein is a former high school tennis standout, as he won three FHSAA high school state championships as a player at Cooper City High School. He won two individual FHSAA state tennis championships in singles in 1987 and 1988 and also was part of a FHSAA state tennis championship team in 1988. He then played No.1 singles and No.1 doubles for Barry University in Miami Shores, where he was the first Sunshine State Conference first team tennis player in school history.
Accolades: 2018 USPTA National High School Coach of the Year, 2018 Tennis Industry Magazine’s High School Coach of the Year, 2023 USPTA Florida Star Award recipient, current USPTA South Florida Region 8 President, 2023 USTA Florida Volunteer of the Month, USTA National Awards Committee, 2021 & 2017 USPTA Florida High School Coach of the Year, 2023, 2022 & 2021 USPTA Florida District President of the Year, 2023 & 2021 USPTA Florida Region of the Year (Miami), 2019 Mourning High Teacher of the Year, 2019 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Coach of the Year Finalist, 2018 USPTA Florida District 16 Professional of the Year, 2017 & 2018 Mourning High Coach of the Year, 2016 FHSCTA Wilson 3A Florida Tennis Coach of the Year, was on the FHSAA Tennis Advisory Committee from 2015-18, is a USTA High Performance Coach, a USPTA Elite Professional, and was the Team USA Head Tennis Coach at the 2017 World Maccabiah Games & 15th European Games.
Football
The Krop football team bounced back with a dominant 40-6 win at home over Miami Jackson (0-3).
The opening drive saw senior duel/threat QB Jamaal Haggins hit emerging junior WR Shamarking Frederick on a 55-yard touchdown. Haggins accounted for 255 total yards with 205 in the air and 3 TDs. Frederick finished with five catches for 175 yards and 1 TD.
Darence Pierre-Louis had 125 total yards with 115 rushing yards on just 10 carries. Senior Keymari Robiou scored his first rushing TD on the young season, and the offensive line was led by senior center Ashton Augustine.
The defense was led by senior Caleb Turner Allen who had five sacks and six TFLs, giving him 13.5 sacks in just three games to go along with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Two-way starter Ricky Joseph scored on offense with a 25 yard run and on defense on a 40-yard interception return. He had two INTs..
Junior captain Qwincy Bonne-Annee had 10 tackles, two TFLs and two fumble recoveries. Khamari Griffin has played extremely well the past two games with four sacks and eight TFLs.
Cornerback Kalel Pascal has only allowed four completions this season. He leads the Lightning in tackles with 36 through three games and also has a Pick Six.
Krop (2-1) plays Avant Garde (3-1) on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar.
Volleyball
In a five-set thriller, Gulliver Prep won the final set 17-15 to edge Palmer Trinity.
Doral Academy d. Carrollton 25-20, 25-15, 25-13: Angelin Vazquez 8 digs, 2 aces; Ainhoa Molleja 9 kills, 2 digs, 3 aces; Erin McMullen 6 kills, 2 blocks. Dor (7-4).
Gulliver Prep d. Palmer Trinity 22-25, 21-25, 25-10, 25-22, 17-15: Jackie Taylor 21 kills, 2 blocks; Micaela Navarro 14 kills, 5 blocks; Julia Rose Rivera 11 kills, 20 digs, 2 aces. Sophia Wong 21 digs; Maya Pace 31 assists; Ana Garcia 17 assists; Nicolette Penaranda 3 aces. GP (8-1).
Gulliver Prep d. Ransom Everglades 25-23, 26-24, 25-12: Jackie Taylor 13 kills, 9 blocks (2 solo); Julia Rose Rivera 8 kills, 8 digs; Hailey Brenner 7 kills, 10 digs; Sophia Wong 18 digs, 3 aces, 10 assists (her first double-double of the season); Maya Pace 15 assists, 11 digs; Ana Garcia 9 assists, 8 digs; Catalina Palazio 7 digs. GP (9-1).
La Salle d. Somerset Academy 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, 26-24: Grace Blanco 12 kills, 12 digs; Sofia Dean 3 aces, 28 assists; Hellen Montilla 1 ace, 7 kills, 11 blocks; Juliana Hawley 1 ace, 8 digs. LaS (2-3).
Palmer Trinity d. Somerset-Silver Palms 25-15, 25-18, 25-17: Giovanna Colina 14 kills, 4 aces, 11 digs; Cailyn Sullivan 5 kills, 3 aces, 12 digs; Malena Sluman 31 assists, 4 aces, 3 kills; Sarah Bayas 14 digs, 13 receptions. PT (4-5).
Bowling
Undefeated Ferguson continued its winning streak by sweeping Coral Gables in boys’ and girls’ bowling. Tied at one, TERRA boys won the third and deciding game to edge Coral Park at Bird Bowl in Miami.
GIRLS: Ferguson 7, Coral Gables 0: High games by Karla Portillo 140, Briana Canahuate 133; High series by Nathalia Salvat 374. Ferg (4-0).
GIRLS: TERRA 2, Coral Park 1 at Bird Bowl: T: High games by Eva Garcia 132, Daniela Ortiz 114, Alyssa Sosa 104. Team total pins 969. CP: High games by Marilyn Casco 147, Diana Cepeda 100, Kale Laguna 110. Team total pins 857. T (1-0).
BOYS: Columbus 7, Braddock 0: High game by Sergio Alonso 225; High series by Sergio Alonso 611. Col (2-0).
BOYS: Columbus 7, TERRA 0: High game by Sergio Alonso (Col) 234; High series by Remy Dou (T) 599. Col (3-0).
BOYS: Coral Park 7, Coral Gables 0: High games by Mario Casco (CP) 215, Rayden G. (CG) 183; High series by Mario Casco (CP) 518, Rayden G. (CG) 549. CP (1-1).
BOYS: Ferguson 7, Coral Gables 0: High games by Isaiah Lacayo 197, Miguel Brito 213, Lexander Perdomo 215; High series by Isaiah Lacayo 530. Ferg (4-0).
BOYS: TERRA 2, Coral Park 1 at Bird Bowl: T: High games by Alex Garcia 137, Mason Jugenheimer 104, Immanuel Jasma 135, Guillermo Gomez 163, Remy Dou 233. Team total pins 2,003. CP: High games by Christian Cancio 166, Maria Carco 143, Jeffrey Diaz 122, Adrian Gonzalez 113, Danny LLeo 140, Alex Lleo 112, Tyler Salinetio 140, Julian Vasalle 92. Team total pins 1,968. T (1-0).
Golf
GIRLS: American Heritage (Plantation) 156, Cardinal Gibbons 188 at Lago Mar Country Club in Fort Lauderdale, 9 holes (par 36): Medalists Nicole Wu (AHP) and Katherine Schaefer (AHP) 38; Laura Monsalve (AHP) 39; Aryanah Ahmad (AHP) 41; Kate Mackie (CG) 44; Sofia Ehret (CG) and Elizabeth Smith (CG) 47; Fiona Manelas (CG) 50.
GIRLS: Cardinal Gibbons 189; Pompano Beach 236 at Pompano Beach Golf Course, Palms, 9 holes (par 36): Medalist Fiona Manelas (CG) 41; Elizabeth Smith (CG) 45; Gale Guest (Pomp) 49; Addison Rutherford (Pomp) 50; Lily O’Connor (CG) 51; Sofia Ehret (CG) 52.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
