Coral Springs and Douglas wrestling shine. Plus basketball standouts, district soccer and more
Parkland Stoneman Douglas wrestling qualified for its first state duals by winning districts and sub-regionals.
In the region final at state in Class 3A in Kissimmee on Friday at Osceola High School, the Eagles ran into powerhouse South Dade, which eliminated Douglas en route to winning two more team vs. team matches for its seventh state duals title, a state record.
While the Buccaneers were setting a record on Saturday, Douglas remained in Kissimmee, competing in another tournament -- the Storm Front Duals at Celebration High School -- and winning.
The Eagles, coached by Kenny Gendason, went 4-0 defeating Sarasota Military Academy, Cypress Creek, Cocoa Beach and Key West for that title. David Leiva (34-0), Rocco Duygulu (34-3), Jackson Zajkowski (32-8), Timothy Carroll (26-5), Keegan Lake (34-4), and Lucas Siqueira (22-5) were unbeaten at that event to help lead Douglas.
Notes:
▪ Key West also qualified for state duals but was eliminated on Friday in the region final by Miami Mater Lakes Academy, which won the Class 1A state duals title.
▪ Leiva was the only wrestler from Douglas to record a win over powerhouse South Dade in the region finals at state duals.
▪ State duals story will run/post later this week.
More wrestling
The Coral Springs wrestling team, led by longtime coach Dan Jacob, won the Coral Springs Challenge Cup, sponsored by Bofshever Chiropractic.
The Colts (13-5) beat city rivals Coral Springs Charter 58-23 and Taravella 49-27 en route to the title.
Double winners for champion Coral Springs were Dylan McKeon (7-0), Colin Reynolds (20-5), Shai Keery (31-4), Alex Haley (17-3), Jaylan Brown (26-4), J’Vier Romeus (26-5), and Sebastian Mendoza.
Basketball
Freshman Sofia Laria had a game-high 33 points with 16 rebounds as Palmer Trinity girls’ basketball upset Miami Mater Lakes Academy 67-56.
Junior J’adore Hayes had a game-high 30 rebounds with 14 points, 5 assists and 3 blocks to lead North Miami over Miami Ferguson 64-41 in a GMAC Tournament game.
Where Hayes is a top rebounder in the state (20.3 rpg) according to MaxPreps, Miami Mater Lakes Academy sophomore Vanessa Vancott is doing the same in scoring, averaging 33.1 ppg. Most recently she had 49 points in a win over Miami Schoolhouse Prep and 34 points in a loss to Palmer Trinity.
Vancott already achieved 1,000 career points in December. This season she has 726 points in 22 games, making her eighth in the nation (first in the state), according to MaxPreps. She has 17 games with 30-plus points and 2 games with 40-plus points.
In boys’ hoops, senior point guard Angel Lara had 27 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 1 blocked shot to guide Miami Coral Park over Miami Varela 59-50.
Lara, who is averaging 22 ppg, 8 rpg, 4 apg and 4 spg, led the Rams to 10-9 record with a plus-6 strength of schedule. He also maintains a 3.3 GPA.
Liam Lesentier, a senoir at Miami MAST Academy, is not only a state champion swimmer but also a key member of the Makos boys’ basketball team.
Most recently, Lesentier had 22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal in a loss to Miami Westland Hialeah. During the swim season, he was part of the Class 2A state champion boys’ 200 free relay team.
▪ GIRLS: Cardinal Gibbons 55, Fort Lauderdale 21: Savanna Nicholson 26 pts, Anaya Forgerthy 10, Maya Pinero 2, Maleia Coker 9, Maddie Kornowski 8, Gigi Garcia 2. Rebs: Anaya Forgethy 15, Maleia Coker 5. Stls: Maddie Kornowski 3, Maya Pinero 3, Savanna Nicholson 2. Asts: Savanna Nicholson 4, Maliea Coker 2. Blks: Anaya Forgethy 3. CG 13-7, FtL 8-5.
▪ GIRLS: Cardinal Gibbons 52, Western 36: Savanna Nicholson 30 pts, Makayla Midgett 10, Maya Pinero 5, Maleia Coker 7. Rebs: Anaya Forgethy 9, Makayla Midgett 7, Maleia Coker 5. Stls: Makayla Midgett 4, Maddie Kornowski 3, Maya Pinero 2, Savanna Nicholson 2. Asts: Makayla Midgett 7, Savanna Nicholson 4. Blks: Anaya Forgethy 1. CG 12-7, Wst 10-9.
▪ GIRLS: Cardinal Gibbons 63, Plantation 18: Savanna Nicholson 30 pts, Makayla Midgett 10, Anaya Forgerthy 3, Maya Pinero 11, Maleia Coker 4, Maddie Kornowski 4, Elena Elish 2. Rebs: Anaya Forgethy 8, Makayla Midgett 7, Maleia Coker 5. Stls: Makayla Midgett 5, Maddie Kornowski 3, Maya Pinero 3, Savanna Nicholson 3. Asts: Makayla Midgett 5, Savanna Nicholson 2. Blks: Anaya Forgethy 2. CG 11-7, Pl 3-9.
▪ GIRLS: Palmer Trinity 71, Gulliver Prep 45: Laria 18 pts, Esparza 8, Wright 16, Nieves 16, Sullivan 3, Rivero 2, Stone 8. 3-ptrs: Nieves 4, Laria 1, Wright 1, Stone 2. Rebs: Laria 10. Stls: Esparza 7. Asts: Esparza 12. Blks: Sullivan 1, Wright 1. PT 10-9.
▪ GIRLS: Palmer Trinity 67, Mater Lakes Academy 56: PT: Laria 33 pts, Esparza 16, Wright 9, Nieves 7, Sullivan 2. 3-ptrs: Esparza 3, Nieves 1, Laria 4. Rebs: Laria 16. Stls: Esparza 4. Asts: Esparza 11. Blks: Esparza 2. MLA: Vancott 34 pts, Glover 10, Fernandez 9, Jolie Tassin 3. 3-ptrs: Vancott 4, Fernandez 3, Glover 2, Jolie Tassin 1. Rebs: Glover 7, Morillo 4, Vancott 4. PT 9-9, MLA 14-8.
▪ GIRLS: Mater Lakes Academy 69, Schoolhouse Prep 64: MLA: Vanessa Vancott 49 pts (4-8 3-ptrs), 7 rebs, 4 stls, 1 ast, 1 blk; Lorena Fernandez 11 pts, 4 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl; Mya Glover 9 pts, 4 rebs, 2 blks, 1 ast, 1 stl; Juliet Morillo 5 rebs, 6 blks, 1 stl. SP: Lya Gonzalez 28 pts, 5 rebs, 8 asts, 4 stls, 2 blks; Aura Bingham 14 pts, 6 rebs, 1 stl; Kalem Preston 8 pts, 13 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk. MLA 14-7, SP 10-6.
▪ GIRLS: GMAC Tournament: North Miami 64, Ferguson 41: J’adore Hayes 30 rebs, 5 asts, 3 blk, 14 pts; Donnesha Morency 4 pts, 6 rebs, 12 asts, 5 stls; Rayna Banoit 20 pts (6-10 3-ptrs), 3 asts; Alijah Rene 16 pts, 5 rebs, 2 stls; Tiana Fleurima 10 pts, 6 rebs, 2 stls. NM 14-6.
▪ BOYS: Belen Jesuit 50, Miami Christian 48: Orlando Roche 20 pts, 4 rebs; Lucas Diaz 9 pts; Richie Blanco 7 pts, 3 asts; Mikey Valdes 6 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs. Bel 15-8.
▪ BOYS: Coral Park 59, Varela 50: Angel Lara 27 pts (1-3 3-ptrs), 7 rebs, 8 asts, 1 blk; Alejandro Camacho 10 pts (2-3 3-ptrs), Edwin Soto 10 pts (1-1 3-ptrs), 2 rebs; Jeremias Jimenez 4 pts, 3 rebs, 3 stls; Noah Lara 2 pts, 3 rebs, 1 stl. CP 10-9.
▪ BOYS: Westminster Christian 70, Florida Christian 37: Julian Crespo 21 pts, Dwight Whipple 17, Cooper Whitby 10, Julian Roberts 8, Miguel Riggs 6, Brayden Hendrikse 6, Christopher Cueto 2. Rebs: B.Hendrikse 7, M.Riggs 5, C.Whitby 5, D.Whipple 4, J.Crespo 2, D.Leon 3, F.Mendoza 1. Asts: D.Whipple 5, B.Hendkrikse 3, M.Riggs 2, J.Crespo 2, C.Whitby 1. 3-ptrs: D.Whipple 4-4, J.Crespo 3. WC 17-5.
▪ BOYS: Westwood Christian 75, Pinecrest Prep 37: Devin McIntyre 22 pts, 11 asts, 5 rebs; Jason Martinez 16 pts, 2 blks, 8 rebs; Tristan Barnes 15 pts, 6 asts, 6 rebs, 2 stls; Jermaine Agyeman 8 pts, 18 rebs, 2 blks. WC 11-7.
Soccer
▪ GIRLS: District 16-5A Semifinal: Lourdes 13, Mater Academy 0: Ceci Rodriguez 1 goal, 2 assists; Sienna Aviles 2 goal, 1 assist; Catherine Esquijerosa 2 goals; Lily Martinez 2 goals, 3 assists; Antonella Monsalve 2 goals; Valentina Fernandez 1 goal; Veronica Aguilar 2 goals, 1 assist; Valentina Kalka 1 goal, 1 assist; Maia Lorenzo 2 assists; Mia Roca 1 assist; Ariana Gonzalez 1 assist. Lour 11-1-2.
▪ GIRLS: District 15-2A Quarterfinal: Florida Christian 3, Divine Savior 2: Isabella Escobar game winning goal; Angelie Palaci 1 goal, 1 assist; Sibel Garcia 1 goal; Cadence Harris 2 assists. FC 6-7-2.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
