Mocco, Solis brothers win wrestling state titles. Plus OB Basketball Showcase, softball & more
During the FHSAA State Wrestling Championships, two sets of brothers from the area won state titles with three of them completing undefeated seasons.
Cardinal Gibbons sophomore Michael Mocco (41-2) capped off another strong season by winning a Class 1A state title at 215 pounds at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. Mocco’s only two losses this season occurred at the prestigious Walsh Ironman Tournament in Ohio. He lost to the nation’s second-ranked and sixth-ranked high school wrestlers.
It marks Mocco’s second consecutive state title, after finishing first last season at 195 pounds at 44-1. He was third at state as an 8th grader for Coral Springs Charter.
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Speaking of Coral Springs Charter, Peter Mocco, a current 8th grader at Coral Springs Charter, won a 1A state title at 190 pounds, concluding the season at 17-0. Peter, who also won district, region and BCAA titles this season, will most likely join his older brother at Gibbons next season.
Elvis Solis Jr., a junior at South Dade, won a Class 3A state title at 138 pounds, going 40-0. He helped powerhouse South Dade win its 25th state team title.
Jovani Solis, an eighth grader at Somerset Academy-Pembroke Pines, won a 1A state title at 132 pounds to finish the season at 63-0. He helped the Panthers rally to win the 1A state team title, the program’s fourth state team championship. He will most likely join his older brother at South Dade next season.
Basketball
Orange Bowl is hosting its fourth annual Orange Bowl Florida High School Basketball Showcase, presented by Memorial Healthcare System on Saturday, March 9 at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie.
Similar to Orange Bowl’s football showcase, this free event will provide hundreds of local high school junior and senior basketball student-athletes an opportunity to meet college basketball coaches from across the country for a chance to receive aid or scholarships as they aspire to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
The event is open to boys and girls.
Each participant will compete in a series of tests, drills and scrimmages that best display each player’s various talents at their respective positions, followed by a meet and greet opportunity with coaches from approximately 30 NCAA Division II, III, NAIA and JUCO programs.
Since 2017, Orange Bowl’s high school showcases have generated more than $8-million in scholarships and financial aid for more than 400 high school student-athletes.
“The Orange Bowl Florida High School Basketball Showcase presented by Memorial Healthcare System is a perfect example of Orange Bowl’s continuing commitment to making an everlasting impact in our community,” said Orange Bowl Committee President & Chair Bradley Houser. “We are extremely proud of this event and the opportunity it affords student-athletes to secure financial aid for college to ultimately earn a higher education degree.”
To be eligible to participate in the basketball showcase, student-athletes must be a high school senior or junior who has not accepted a scholarship offer from a Division I program. In addition, it is recommended that participants have a 2.5 GPA or higher in 16 Core Courses and have an SAT score of at least 920 (math and verbal only), or have a composite ACT Score of 18 or higher or a sum score of 68 or higher.
“Empowering our youth through initiatives like the Orange Bowl Florida High School Basketball Showcase isn’t just about the game; it’s about investing in the health and well-being of our future,” said Leah A. Carpenter, Executive Vice President and COO, Memorial Healthcare System. “We are proud to support events that promote athleticism, teamwork, and community spirit, laying the foundation for a healthier tomorrow.”
The Orange Bowl Florida High School Basketball Showcase is presented Memorial Healthcare System and is joined by associate sponsors Amazon, Cinch Home Services, Ernst & Young, GA Telesis, GRUBBRR, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, and Visit Lauderdale.
For more information about the Orange Bowl Florida High School Basketball Showcase, and to register, visit www.orangebowl.org/basketballshowcase/.
Softball
The Carrollton girls’ softball team improved to 3-0 with a 12-2 victory over Gulliver Prep. The Cyclones scored three in the top of the first and five more in the top of the fourth en route to the easy win.
Freshman pitcher Mia Rivera (3-1) struck out 5 of 9 batters en route to her first no-hitter and third win of the season as Lourdes shutout LaSalle 15-0. Rivera also helped her cause, going 3-3 with a triple and 3 RBI.
Carrollton 12, Gulliver Prep 2: WP Madelyn Althage (3-0) 5 H, 1 BB, 8 K; Bella Whitby 4-4, 2B, HR, RBI; Grace Diez 3-4, RBI; Ally Wolfson 3-4, 2 RBI. Carr 3-0.
Flanagan 25, McArthur 20: WP Jurnee Bent 3K; Jade Reeves 2-3, R, 2 RBI; Lyric Jones 2 R, 3 RBI; Emily Arias 2 R, 4 RBI; Jurnee Bent 1-1, 6 R, 2 RBI, 2 SB; Alessandra Uzcategui 1-3, 2 R, 3 RBI; Jasmine Gonzalez 3 R, 2 RBI, SB. Flan 2-2.
Lourdes 15, LaSalle 0: WP Mia Rivera (3-1) 0 R, 0 H, 5K; Sr. Julia Perez-Abreu 2-2, 2 RBI; Fr. Olivia Crocquet 2-3, 2B, RBI; Soph. Valerie Portuondo 2-3, 3B, 2 RBI; Mia Rivera 3-3, 3B, 3 RBI. Lour 3-1.
Baseball
Doral Academy 10, Keys Gate 0: Michael Torres 1-1, 3 RBI, R; Evan Escobar 1-2, RBI; George Pardo 1-1, R; WP Aaron Elissalt 4 IP, 0 R, 5 K. Dor 7-0.
Palmetto 12, Coral Gables 0: WP Troy Korvick (1-1); Jorge Valdivia 3-3, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R; Sebastian Font 2-2, 2 RBI; Riley Gill 2-2, RBI, R. Plm 2-2.
Water polo
GIRLS: Gulliver Prep 17, MAST 10: Captain Kathleen Serig 6 goals, 5 assists, 4 steals; Freshman Isa Bella Ten 4 goals, 5 steals, 1 assist; Jr. Reese Rosenthal 1 goal, 4 steals, 2 assists; Jr. Julia Fogel 3 goals, 2 assists, 2 steals. GP 7-3.
BOYS: Gulliver Prep 10, MAST 4: Captain Gabe Lewis 3 goals, 5 steals, 2 blocks; Sr. Victor Gordon 2 goals, 3 assists, 5 steals; Soph. Juan Sebastian Ibarra 9 blocks; Jr. Alberto Escobedo 3 goals, 1 assist, 1 steal. GP 7-3.
GIRLS: Boca Invitational: Gulliver Prep 16, Winter Park 8: Captain Kathleen Serig 6 goals, 2 steals, 6 earned exclusions; Freshman Isabella Ten Have 4 goals, 2 assists , 2 steals, 2 earned exclusions; Sophomore Sophia Kingston 4 goals, 3 steals; Reese Rosenthal 6 steals, 1 earned exclusion. GP 8-3.
GIRLS: Boca Invitational: Gulliver Prep 15, Boone-Orlando 6: Fr. Isabella Ten Have 5 goals, 2 assists, 5 steals, 2 earned exclusions; 8th Grader Sofia Beltran 12 blocks, 2 assists; Jr. Reese Rosenthal 1 goal, 2 assists, 7 steals; Jr. Kathleen Serig 3 goals, 2 assists 2 steals. GP 9-3.
GIRLS: Boca Invitational: Gulliver Prep 17, Boca High 7: Kathleen Serig 6 goals, 4 assists, 5 steals; Soph. Sophia Kingston 3 goals, 3 assists, 2 earned exclusions; Jr. Reese Rosenthal 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 steals; Jr. Sofia Cipirski 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 steals. GP 10-3.
GIRLS: Boca Invitational: Gulliver Prep 12, Ransom Everglades 6: Captain Kathleen Serig 8 goals, 3 steals; 8th grader Sofia Beltran 10 blocks, 2 assists, 1 steal; Jr Sofia Cipirski 2 goals, 3 steals. GP 11-3.
BOYS: Boca Invitational: Gulliver Prep 9, Winter Park 7: Sr. Captain Gabe Lewis 3 goals, 4 assists, 2 steals; Jr. Alberto Escobedo 2 goals, 4 steals; Soph. Sebastian Piedta 2 goals, 2 exclusions drawn: Freshman goalie Piero Checa 7 blocks. GP 8-3.
BOYS: Boca Invitational: Gulliver Prep 14, Boone-Orlando 5: Captain Toby Schoenwald 4 goals, 3 assists, 3 steals; Captain Gabe Lewis 3 goals, 3 assists, 3 steals; Sr. Victor Gordon 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 steals; Soph. Sebastian Piedra 2 goals, 3 assists, 2 earned exclusions. GP 9-3.
BOYS: Boca Invitational: Gulliver Prep 19, St. Thomas Aquinas 12: Captain Gabe Lewis 5 goals, 2 assists, 2 steals; Jr. Alberto Escobedo 5 goals, 1 assist; Soph. Sebastian Peidra 4 goals. GP 10-3.
BOYS: Boca Invitational: Gulliver Prep 15, Boca Raton 12: Captain Gabe Lewis 4 goals , 6 steals, 2 assists; Captain Toby Schoenwald 4 goals, 3 assists, 3 steals; Jr. Alberto Escobedo 3 goals, 1 assist, 1 earned exclusion; Sr. Victor Gordon 1 goal, 3 assists, 1 steal. GP 11-3.
Lacrosse
BOYS: Belen Jesuit 14, Westminster Christian 1: Ralfi Antun 3 goals, 2 assists; Nicolas Hernanadez 2 goals, 3 assists; Max Erdmann 2 goals; Max Cabanas 2 goals; Adriano Vizoso 1 goal; Marcelo Olivella 1 goal; Marco Rodriguez Lapido 1 goal; Luke Collings 1 goal; JC De Sauti 1 goal; Jack Balsera 13-of-16 faceoffs; G Andrew Candela 9 saves. Bel 7-0.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
