Belen cross-country wins major event in Alabama. Plus bowling, football, golf, volleyball
The Belen Jesuit boys’ cross-country team continued its streak with another dominant win; this time at the Southern Showcase Invitational in Huntsville, Alabama.
The invitational features many of the top teams in the southeastern United States, including No.3-ranked Jesuit of New Orleans.
In a battle of the two Jesuits, Belen Jesuit totaled 73 points, and runner-up Jesuit had 124 points.
The Wolverines averaged a 15:12 clocking, which now leads all team averages in the country and sets the record for the fastest team in state history.
Along with the major meet win, Belen’s Joshua Ruiz set a Florida 5K cross-country state record, covering the 3.1-mile course in 14 minutes 38.79 seconds. It is the fastest time in the country this season.
Not far behind was teammate and top U.S. freshman Marcelo Mantecon, running a freshman record time of 14:52.59.
Belen’s performance, one of its best ever, makes a very strong case for a top national ranking.
Team: 1. Belen Jesuit 75; 2. Jesuit (New Orleans ) 124; 3. Farragut (Knoxville, Tennessee) 148; 4. Brother Martin (New Orleans) 185; 5. Huntsville (Alabama) 209; 6. Marist (Georgia) 280; 7. Pearl (Mississippi) 310; 8. Knoxville Catholic (Tennessee) 332; 9. James Clemens (Alabama) 341; 10. Brentwood (Tennessee) 357.
Individuals: 1. Joshua Ruiz (Bel) 14:38.79; 2. Miles Ramer (Ravenwood-Tennessee) 14:39.50; 3. Ethan Edgeworth (Cold Springs-Alabama) 14:40.84. Other Belen top finishers: 7. Marcelo Mantecon 14:52.59; 16. Joseph Ruiz 15:20.98; 18. Justin Ruiz 15:23.73; 42. Evan Torres 15:44.92; 50. Diego Magarino 15:55.59.
Football
Archbishop Carroll football won an instant classic over Goleman at Milander Stadium in Hialeah. The game was continued after being suspended on Aug. 31 because of inclement weather.
Goleman went ahead 14-0 early in the second quarter. The Bulldogs then erupted with 28 unanswered points, all on the ground.
Carroll (2-1) rushed 58 times for 347 yards. They did not attempt a pass throughout the game. QB Ryan Castro led the way with 101 yards on 18 carries and 1 touchdown. Sylus Villanueva added 96 yards on 19 carries, and Alejandro Isaza had 2 rushing touchdowns.
Goleman (3-1) did not quit, storming back with two late touchdowns. Thus, after closing the gap to 28-26 in the fourth quarter, Goleman needed a two-point conversion to tie the game. The Bulldogs defense denied the Gators to clinch the victory.
Carroll FS Kenny Pembleton had two more interceptions, giving him five on the season, and he blocked one of Goleman’s extra points.
St. Brendan 27, Westminster Christian 8: Jordan Canas 5-Yd TD Pass From Julian Fresen (Adam Pineiro Kick) StB 7-0; Evan Flowers 22-Yd TD Pass From Julian Fresen (Failed 2-Pt Conversion) StB 13-8; Geovanni Tobon 19-Yd TD Run (Adrian Fresen 2-Pt Pass From Julian Fresen) StB 21-8; Widley Jean Francois 68-Yd TD Run (Kick Failed) StB 27-8.
QB J.Fresen 6-of-7 passing, 105 yds, 2 TD, 3 carries, 9 yds; W.Jean Francois 19 carries, 224 yds, TD, 1 rec, 14 yds; G.Tobon 7 carries, 40 yds, TD; J.Canas 2 rec, 42 yds, TD; E.Flowers 1 rec, 22 yds, TD; A.Fresen 1 rec, 22 yds; B.Oliva 6 tkls, 1 ast, 2 sacks, 3 TFL; T.Gonzalez 3 tkls, 3 asts; B.Perez 3 tkls, 2 asts; K.White Jr. 3 tkls, 1 ast; M.Naranjo 3 tkls, 1 ast; T.Franklin 2 tkls, 2 asts, 1 fum rec; E.Flowers 1 ko ret, 27 yds; A.Pineiro 1 punt, 38 yds. StB (4-1), WC (1-3).
True North 55, Florida Christian 0: QB Zac Katz (Fr) 10-of-14 passing, 317 yds 5 TDs; Jonathan Bueno (Fr) 8 carries, 46 yds, 2 TDs; 1 rec 50 yds, 1 TD; Jasen “Jroc” Lopez (So) 4 rec, 117 yds, 2 TDs, 2 KRs, 64 yds, 2 PRs, 73 yds, 1 TD, 254 all-purpose yds; Josh Reyes (Sr) 5 rec, 150 yds, 2 TDs; George Harris (Fr) 7 tkls, 1 sack (-7 yds), 1 PD; Stephen McCloud (Sr) 4 tkls 2 sacks (-13 yards); Micheal Solomon (Sr) 5 tkls; Clifton Brown (Sr) 6 tkls, 2 PD. The Titans (4-0) face reigning 1S state champion First Baptist on Friday in Naples.
Bowling
BOYS: Columbus 7, Southwest 0: High game by Sergio Alonso (Col) 265; High series by Alonso (Col) 670. Col (4-0).
BOYS: Ferguson 7, Braddock 0: High games by seniors Anthony Marin 182 and Joshua Munoz 205 and freshman Lexander Perdomo 236; High series by Lexander Perdomo 606. Ferg (6-0).
BOYS: Ferguson 7, Southwest 0: High games by seniors Anthony Marin 225 and Joshua Munoz 217, freshman Lexander Perdomo 208; High series High series by joshua Munoz 613. Ferg (5-0).
BOYS: Krop 7, ATM 0: Earlington Adam (K) high game 185, high series 499; Kyle Sweeting (K) high game 155; Jacob Mehler (A) high game 154, series 388; Connor Vega (A) high game 127, series 361. Krop (2-0).
GIRLS: Ferguson 7, Braddock 0: High games by seniors Madison Rivero 153 and Natalia Findeisen 181, junior Karla Portillo , sophomore Nathalia Salvat 151, freshman Renatha Alfonso 138; high series by Natalia Findeisen 508. Ferg (6-0).
GIRLS: Ferguson 7, Southwest 0: High games by seniors Madison Rivero 154 and Natalia Findeisen 136, junior Karla Portillo 128, freshman Renatha Alfonso 151; high series by Renatha Alfonso 390. Ferg (5-0).
GIRLS: Krop 7, ATM 0: Thalia Nelson (K) high game 176, high series 475; Joselyn Reyes-Clark (K) high game 149, series 421; Alicia Gonzalez (A) high game 143, series 332; Maribel Morales (A) high game 112, series 328. Krop (3-0).
Golf
BOYS: Florida Christian 149, Westminster Christian 156, Gulliver Prep 158 at the Biltmore Golf Course (par 35): 1. Medalist Matthew Hernandez (FC) 36; 2. Kalani Centeno (FC), Kevin Corzo (FC) and Eddie Castro (GP) 37; 5. Dawson Medina (WC) and Andy Whitby (WC) 38; 7. Mason Keisch (FC), Eli Paresky (GP) and Conrad Weeman (GP) 39. FC (4-1).
BOYS: Ransom Everglades 144, Columbus 146 at Biltmore Golf Course (par 35): 1. Medalists Jackson Langer (RE) and Hector Perez Sainz (Col) 34; 3. Matteo Bloom (RE), Hubert Ramirez (Col) and Victor Herrera (Col) 36; 6. Hugo Stenstrom (RE) and Nick Viana (RE) 37.
GIRLS: Carrollton 149, SLAM 165, Riviera Prep Inc. in nine holes at Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables (par 35): 1. Medalist Frances Amat (Carr) 33; 2. Petra Compton (Carr) 35; 3. Danica Ortega (RP) 36. Carr (2-0).
Volleyball
Doral Academy d. Downtown Doral 25-6, 25-9, 25-14: Brianna Napoles 9 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs; Isabella Valls 9 assists, 2 digs, 3 aces; Keily Figueredo 9 assists, 2 digs. Dor (9-4).
Palmer Trinity d. LaSalle 25-19, 27-25, 25-15: Giovanna Colina 10 kills, 2 aces, 10 digs; Cailyn Sullivan 7 kills, 6 aces, 8 digs; Malena Sluman 22 assists, 4 aces, 3 kills. PT (4-6).
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
