Jr OB Basketball Classic set. South Broward soccer wins. Plus football, more hoops, more soccer
The Orange Bowl game featuring a National Semifinal matchup on Jan. 9 won’t be the only big OB event in South Florida.
There will be plenty of other Orange Bowl activities leading to the big football game. One of those will be the 35th Annual Junior Orange Bowl High School Basketball Classic, which is Friday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Dec. 30 at Westminster Christian School, 6855 SW 152nd St., in Pinecrest.
For the boys, five local teams will be participating including defending 5A state champion Miami Norland and reigning 6A state champ Pembroke Pines Charter along with Mater Lakes, Miami Palmetto and the host school Westminster Christian. Three out of state teams will complete the field, Roman Catholic HS from Philadelphia (No. 18 in the nation, Max Preps), Mount St. Joseph from Baltimore (2016 & 2019 Junior OB champions) and Woodward Academy from College Park, Gerogia.
On the girls’ side locally, leading the way will be the No.2 and No.3 ranked teams in Class 7A, Miami High and Doral Academy along with two other entries, Miami Southridge and Miami SLAM Academy. Out of town teams will be Bradley Central HS (Tennessee), Magnificat HS (Ohio), Springboro HS (Ohio) and Woodward Academy from College Park, Georgia. Bradley Central is the reigning two-time defending Tennessee state champions.
The two championship games are Monday, Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. (girls) and 9 p.m. (boys).
“We’re extremely proud of the tradition of community service that our teams have shared over the years in all of these events,” said Junior Basketball Committee Chairman Chuck Little. “We’re once again looking forward to some great activities.”
For more information, contact Little at 786-546-3386 or basketball@jrorangebowl.org.
SCHEDULE: Friday, Dec. 27
GIRLS: 10 a.m.: Springboro (Ohio) vs. Miami SLAM Academy; 11:30 a.m.: Woodward Academy (Georgia) vs. Miami Doral Academy; 4:30 p.m.: Bradley Central (Tennessee) vs. Miami Southridge; 6 p.m.: Magnificat (Ohio) vs. Miami High
BOYS: 1 p.m.: Woodward Academy (Georgia) vs. Miami Norland; 2:30 p.m.: Woodward Academy (Georgia) vs. Miami Westminster Christian; 7:30 p.m.: Pembroke Pines Charter vs. Miami Palmetto; 9 p.m.: Mount St. Joseph (Maryland) vs. Mater Lakers Academy.
Story above by BILL DALEY
Basketball
▪ GIRLS: Doral Academy 54, Southridge 49: Dor: Stephanie Vega 31 pts (1-2 3-ptrs), 5 rebs, 1 stl; DJ Myers 11 pts, 9 rebs; Victoria Valle 7 pts, 6 asts, 5 rebs; Kennedy Yost 5 rebs, 5 asts, 4 stls. Srdg: Naya Hardisson 22 pts, 10 asts, 6 rebs; Dianka Hardisson 12 pts (2-5 3-ptrs), 5 rebs, 2 asts; Zharianna Guion 4 pts, 9 rebs, 1 stl; Sakura Barnes 4 pts, 9 rebs, 3 stls, 2 asts. Dor 7-2, Srdg 4-4.
▪ GIRLS: Doral Academy 75, SLAM 48: The Firebirds improved to 8-2 and SLAM 5-2.
▪ GIRLS: Southridge 63, SLAM 39: Naya Hardisson 19 pts, 4 rebs, 8 asts, 3 stls, 1 blk; Dianka Hardisson 15 pts (2-3 3-ptrs), 5 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls; Emily Jean-Glaude 13 pts, 12 rebs, 3 stls, 1 ast; Sakura Barnes 7 pts, 6 rebs, 6 stls, 5 asts. Srdg 6-4, SLAM 5-3.
▪ GIRLS: Southridge 41, Miami High 30: The Spartans improved to 5-4, while Miami High is 7-2.
▪ GIRLS: Calvary Christian 33, West Palm Beach Dr. Joaquin Garcia 32: Teagan Wakefield 8 pts; Kiersten Foster 6 pts; Gabby Guida 6 pts; Taryn Wakefield 6 pts; Tatyanna Bernadotte 5 pts; Laynie Redman 2 pts. CC 4-5.
▪ GIRLS: Deerfield Beach 55, Hallandale 23: The Bucks improved to 5-5 with Janecia Parrish and Devin Maxwell leading the way.
▪ GIRLS: LaSalle 43, Divine Savior 18: ILS: Gonzalez Casar 10 pts, Haliwa 13, Cruz 6, Aguilar-Hou 3, Fontani 2, Welch 2, Lopez 2, Arce 3, Taher 2. DS: Cardenas 5 pts, Gallego 6, Johnston 2, Hoppe 2, Montez 3. Halftime: ILS 22-9. Rebounds: Gonzalez Casar 10. Assists: Aguilar-Hou 7. Steals: Lopez 2. Blocks: Gonzalez Casar 2. 3-ptrs: Haliwa, Montez. LaS 7-1.
▪ GIRLS: LaSalle 53, Don Soffer 12: ILS: Gonzalez Casar 13 pts, Cruz 8, Haliwa 8, Aguilar-Hou 6, Fontani 5, Lopez 5, Arce 4, Welch 4. DS: Gonzalez 4 pts, Kozko 4, Gal 2, Lloyd 2. Halftime: ILS 40-4. Rebounds: Gonzalez Casar 6. Steals: Cruz 3. Assists: Aguilar-Hou 5. 3-ptrs: Haliwa 2, Aguilar-Hou 2, Fontani, Lopez. LaS 8-1.
▪ GIRLS: McArthur 45, Hallandale 18: Christina Casseus 18 pts, 6 rebs, 4 stls, 1 blk; Amor Johnson 10 pts, 6 stls; Jaylah Bryant 6 pts, 2 rebs, 4 stls; Narah Rene 5 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls. McA 6-2.
▪ GIRLS: Northeast 73, Pembroke Pines Charter 29: After edging Nova 61-58, the undefeated Hurricanes won their eighth consecutive game.
▪ GIRLS: NSU University 52, Archbishop McCarthy 41: Tatum Billie 16 pts (2-4 3-ptrs), 9 rebs, 4 asts, stls, 1 blk; Laly Luque 12 pts, 7 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk; Giselle Grant 8 pts, 1 ast, 1 stl; Kenna Cohen-Osceola 2 pts, 7 rebs, 1 stl, 1 blk; Lielle 8 pts, 1 reb, 2 asts, 1 stl. NSU U 6-1.
▪ GIRLS: Palmer Trinity 49, Keys Gate 37: Wright 14 pts, Nieves 2, Sullivan 6, Esparza 12, Bloom 3, Laria 12. 3-ptrs: Esparza 2, Bloom 1. Rebs: Sullivan 15. Stls: Wright 4. Asts: Nieves 5. Blks: Esparza 3. PT 4-4.
▪ GIRLS: Pine Crest 34, Boca Raton St. Andrew’s 31: Isabella Sangha 27 pts, 14 rebs, 4 blks; Franky Garfi 7 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts, 2 blks; Hailey Holland 4 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls; Natasha Sangha 2 asts, 1 reb. PC 6-2, StA 7-1.
▪ GIRLS: South Broward 46, South Plantation 31: Ayonna Lewis 20 pts (2-6 3-ptrs), 14 rebs; Paris George 14 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts, 4 stls; Kalia Adams 2 pts, 10 rebs, 3 blks; Aniyah Cowart 6 rebs, 3 stls, 2 asts. SB 7-4.
Soccer
Hollywood South Broward boys edged Davie NSU University 2-1 to win the Champions League title.
Pablo DeVilla and Lucas Velazco scored for the Bulldogs (9-1), and Diego Rodriguez had an assist. For NSU University (6-3-1), Philippe Kompatzki scored off an assist from Matias Winterman.
In other action, Coral Gables handed Miami Beach its first loss of the season. The Cavaliers (5-4) edged Miami Beach 2-1. Santiago Bergonzi recorded two goals with an assist from Santiago Lema. The Hi-Tides are 8-1-1.
Deven Gracia scored twice as Cardinal Gibbons won a close match with Calvary Christian 2-1. Brennan Flagg and Dillion Young had assists for the Chiefs (5-3-1).
In a battle of two top girls’ teams from South Florida, Plantation American Heritage defeated previously unbeaten Miami Lourdes 5-1.
Courtney Caruso had a goal and three assists for the Patriots (8-1), and Ari Doles scored twice. Julianna Soto had a goal and an assist, and Mia Sommers also scored. Emma Torres had an assist. The Bobcats are 7-1-1.
Krop won its third consecutive game, defeating Miami High 3-0. Scoring for the Lightning (4-5) were Stephanie Calderon, Naomi Yativ and Emma Azar. Keepers Isabella Vasconcelos and Ana’Bel Vincent combined on the shutout.
▪ BOYS: Coral Gables 4, Homestead 2: Santiago Bergonzi 2 goals, 1 assist; Anthony Marrero 2 goals; Santiago Lema 1 assist; Sky Carrizo 1 assist; Lekyam Rodriguez 1 assist. CG 6-4.
Football honors
Local nominees for Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Football & Coach of the Year honors.
Class 7A: Coach Dave Dunn of Columbus (9-4, State Final Four). Class 6A:Soph QB James Perrone of Southridge (212-of-364 passing, 2,966 yds, 30 TDs, 11 Int.; 46 car., 347 yds, 4 TDs). Sr WR Joshua Moore of West Broward (57 rec., 1,020 yds. (17.9 avg.), 11 TDs; Miami signee). Soph LB Debonaire Johnson of South Broward (174 tkls. (95 solo), 41 TFL, 10 sacks). Coach Pierre Senatus of Southridge (12-3, State Final Four). Coach Brian McCartney of West Broward (9-4, Regional Finalist). Class 5A: Sr QB Andrew Indorf of St. Thomas Aquinas (213-of-309 passing, 2,700 yds., 30 TDs, 8 Int.; 29 car., 295 yds., 7 TD). Coach Roger Harriott of St. Thomas Aquinas (12-3, State Champion). Class 4A: Sr QB Ennio Yapoor of Norland (188-of-300 passing, 3,105 yds., 20 TDs, 4 Int.; 156 car., 1,012 yds., 9 TDs). Sr RB Byron Louis of Plantation American Heritage (197 car., 1,496 yds., 14 TDs; 20 rec., 3 TDs; UF signee). Coach Mike Smith of Plantation American Heritage (12-2, State Champion). Coach Daryle Heidelburg of Norland (9-3, Regional Finalist). Class 3A: Jr QB Leon Strawder of Miami Northwestern (168-of-256 passing, 2,677 yds., 41 TDs, 8 Int). Coach Teddy Bridgewater of Miami Northwestern (12-2, State Champion). Class 2A: Jr QB Jayden Torres of Cardinal Gibbons (213-of-295 passing (72.2%), 2,735 yds., 23 TDs, 7 Int). Sr WR Xavier Cocking of North Broward Prep (64 rec., 1,093 yds., (17.1 avg.), 11TDs). Sr DB Ben Hanks of Miami Booker T. Washington (13 Int., 40 Tkls (28 solo); 11 rec., 255 yds., 3 TDs). Fr QB Neimann Lawrence of Ransom Everglades (160-of-249 passing (64.3 %), 2,665 yds., 31 TDs, 8 Int). Coach Tim Harris of Miami Booker T. Washington (10-3, State Final Four).
Send high school sports results
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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
This story was originally published December 20, 2024 at 12:23 AM.
