Boys and girls postseason wrestling. Keys Gate lacrosse. Plus baseball, water polo and more
The Hollywood South Broward boys’ wrestling team, coached by Major Threlkeld, used a balanced squad to become the District 14-3A Champion with 217.5 points at West Broward High School. South Plantation was runner-up at 200.
Prior the Bulldogs girls’ team also won districts.
Thus South Broward became the first program in Broward County to sweep boys’ and girls’ district team titles in the same season.
Team results: 1. District Champ South Broward 217.5; 2. South Plantation 200; 3. Cypress Bay 197.5; 4. Cooper City 153.5; 5. Western 145.
District Championship Matches: 106: Donovan Jenkins (SP) 27-5, Soph. d. Nick Nieminen (Western) 21-8, Soph. (Fall 2:25). 113: Naidrick Saint-fleur (SP) 30-6, Soph. d. Saif El Deen Sabaei (CB) 18-10, Soph. (Fall 1:08). 120: Lincoln Derby (SP) 29-6, Soph. d. Logan Shapiro (CB) 38-12, Sr. (Dec 6-3). 126: Skyler Barreto (CB) 36-8, Soph. d. Jaxson Madgey (SP) 21-10, Soph. (TF-15-0). 132: Illia Kyryianenko (SB) 33-0, Fr. d. Michael Carsten (CB) 34-11, Sr. (Fall 5:42). 138: Ivan Kyryianenko (SB) 43-0, Jr. d. Julio Gonzales (CB) 22-7, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 13-3). 144: Anthony Agriesti (SB) 32-8, Soph. d. Timotheos Nikolepouls (CB) 36-10, Jr. (Maj.Dec. 14-4). 150: Julius Gonzalez (Wst) 21-8, Sr. d. Kyle Jensen (CB) 31-24, So. (Maj.Dec. 16-6). 157: Isaiah Rojas (Wst) 29-2, Sr. d. Jayden Cunningham (SB) 34-11, Jr. (TF-18-1). 165: Noah Sebag (CB) 31-7, Jr. d. Chase Boyd (SP) 20-10, So. (Dec 10-6). 175: Aryeh Rosenbereg (SP) 29-4, Sr. d. Xander Ortiz (Nova) 19-4, Jr. (TF-4:28 (17-1). 190: Sage Suarez (South Broward) 40-4, Jr. d. Caden Rodriguez (CC) 17-6, Sr. (TF-15-0). 215: Jeffrey Lujano (SP) 29-10, Sr. d. Chase Brightup (CC) 22-10, Jr. (TF-21-5). 285: Manario Dickenson (SB) 38-3, Sr. d. Chase Moen (CC) 26-6, Sr. (Forf.).
▪ Miami Columbus boys’ wrestling, coached by James Husk, is the District 15-3A champion, followed by runner-up Doral Academy at Miami Coral Park High School.
Team results: 1. District Champ Columbus 256.5; 2. Doral Academy 179.5; 3. Miami Beach 160; 4. Barbara Goleman 159; 5. Dr. Krop 116.5; 6. Hialeah Gardens 110; 7. Miami Coral Park 75; 8. Miami High 71.5.
District Championship Matches: 106: Adrian Jimenez (BG) 34-11, Jr. d. Jai Diaz (Doral Academy) 19-15, 8th. (Fall). 113: Hunter Torres (Col) 23-17, Jr. d. Valentino Ramos (DK) 6-4, Soph. (Fall 3:15). 120: Victor Zanolini (Col) 40-9, Jr. d. Daniel Siles (Dor) 27-15, Soph. (Maj.Dec. 17-7). 126: Rocco Ruiz (Col) 40-7, Fr. d. David de Armas (Dor) 17-6, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 17-4). 132: Mateus Sgai (Dor) 27-10, Jr. d. Randy Rodriguez Del Ray (Col) 30-13, Sr. (Inj.). 138: Tomas Campian (Col) 38-9, Fr. d. Imran Dzhabrailov (MB) 28-8, Fr. (Fall 1:42). 144: Lian Castro (MB) 27-8, Sr. d. Jeremiah Louis (DK) 30-6, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 17-4). 150: Zachary Ruiz (Col) 43-11, Sr. d. Adlan Dzhabrailov (MB) 2-1, Jr. (Maj.Dec. 12-0). 157: Jose Gutierrez (Dor) 40-3, Sr. d. Tyrell Robby (MB) 37-4, Sr. (Dec 7-1). 165: Nicholas Velazco (Col) 38-16, Jr. d. Brandon Peart (BG) 34-11, Sr. (Dec 7-6). 175: Brando Gudino (BG) 41-8, Sr. d. Daniel Marrie (HG) 17-13, Sr. (Fall 0:56). 190: Tedrick Lee (Col) 18-2, Jr. d. Tiberius Buckley (MB) 20-8, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 9-1). 215: Apollo Benito (Col) 25-4, Sr. d. Jason Sastre (Dor) 22-12, Sr. (Fall 1:07). 285: Jaelen Smith (DK) 26-5, Sr. d. Kylani Demps (BG) 15-8, Soph. (Fall 0:17).
▪ The powerhouse Homestead South Dade boys’ wrestling team, coached by Victor Balmeceda, won another district title, taking the District 16-3A crown at Homestead High School. The Buccaneers scored 280 points. Miami Southridge was second with 245.5 points and Southwest Miami third at 210.5. Regionals are next with Region 4-3A a good one, very tough.
Team results: 1. District Champ South Dade 280; 2. Miami Southridge 245.5; 3. Southwest Miami 210.5; 4. Miami Palmetto 146; 5. Homestead 89.5; 6. Coral Reef 78.5; 7. Ferguson 65; 8. Coral Gables 51; 9. Braddock 48.5.
District Championship Matches: 106: Lazaro Soto (SM) 36-5, Soph. d. Alex Laguardia (MSrd) 26-11, Jr. (TF-18-1). 113: Antonio Morales (SM) 31-10, Soph. d. Damel Martinez (MSrd) 27-11, Sr. (Dec 8-5). 120: Jovanni Tovar (MSrd) 39-0, Fr. d. Gary Jackson (MPal) 35-9, Fr. (Fall 1:48). 126: Guillermo Jaramillo (SD) 36-3, Jr. d. Stefano Garcia (MSrd) 20-7, Fr. (Dec 11-4). 132: Alfredo Cheang (MSrd) 36-9, Soph. d. Nathaniel Williams (SD) 41-9, Sr. (Dec 9-6). 138: Jovani Solis (SD) 41-1, Fr. d. Dillon Smith (SM) 28-6, Sr. (Fall 1:06). 144: Elvis Solis (SD) 41-0, Sr. d. Andres Rojas (MSrd) 40-7, Fr. (Fall 0:57). 150: Elvis Solis (SD) 41-0, Sr. d. Andres Rojas (MSrd) 40-7, Fr. (Fall 0:57). 157: Tyree Graham (SD) 43-4, Jr. d. Corey Lester (Hom) 27-6, Jr. (Fall 1:32). 165: Willie White (SD) 49-0, Sr. d. Drake Bonney (MPal) 32-5, Jr. (Maj.Dec. 16-2). 175: Connor Bonney (MPal) 26-0, Jr. d. Evangelo Mercado (SM) 41-9, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 17-8). 190: Eliel Santos (MSrd) 23-4, Sr. d. Fabio Perezleguizamo (Hom) 40-7, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 16-3). 215: Myron Mendez (SM) 44-3, Sr. d. Christian Soto (MSrd) 30-9, Soph. (TF-16-1). 285: Ryan Miret (MSrd) 20-0, Jr. d. Daguy Massillon (SD) 38-11, Sr. (Dec 2-1).
▪ The Parkland Stoneman Douglas boys’ wrestling team, coached by Kenny Gendason, won its fourth consecutive district title by winning the District 13-3A title at Fort Lauderdale High School.
All 14 Eagles qualified for regionals, which will be hosted by powerhouse South Dade in Homestead.
As for districts, David Leiva is a four-time district champ. Rocco Duygulu and Jimmy Messmer each won their third district title, and sophomore Keegan Lake is a two-time district champ, winning 1-0 in the finals.
Team results: 1. District Champ Stoneman Douglas 235.5; 2. Coral Springs 204.5; 3. Taravella 164; 4. Fort Lauderdale 146.5; 5. Monarch 90.
District Championship Matches: 106: Tyler Metellus (Mon) 33-1, Soph. d. Bryce Siddens (Doug) 34-11, Jr. (Maj.Dec. 14-1). 113: Rocco Duygulu (Doug) 40-3, Sr. d. Griffinn Deshields (FtL) 20-6, So. (Fall 0:55). 120: Julio Cruz (FtL) 33-7, Jr. d. Dylan Mckeon (CS) 17-6, Fr. (Fall 5:12). 126: David Leiva (Doug) 40-0, Sr. d. Caiden Canales (Tar) 24-23, Sr. (Fall 2:26). 132: James Messmer (Doug) 28-5, Sr. d. Adam Shuker (CS) 23-18, Jr. (Fall 3:01). 138: James Messmer (Doug) 28-5, Sr. d. Adam Shuker (CS) 23-18, Jr. (Fall 3:01). 144: Victor Dixon (Tar) 43-7, Sr. d. Keijuan Williams (FtL) 25-12, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 14-4). 150: Jacob Rosen (Tar) 40-7, Sr. d. Jacob Balk (Doug) 42-9, Soph. (SV-7-4). 157: Shai Keery (CS) 48-6, Sr. d. Joshua Lopez (Doug) 26-15, Fr. (Fall 4:00). 165: Keegan Lake (Doug) 38-7, Soph. d. Alex Haley, Jr. (CS) 27-6, Jr. (Dec 1-0). 175: Jaylan Brown (CS) 43-9, Jr. d. Lucas Siqueira (Doug) 26-8, Sr. (Fall 2:46). 190: J`vier Romeus (CS) 44-7, Sr. d. Amir Sameem (Tar) 28-14, So. (Maj.Dec. 19-8). 215: Jerrod Samuels (CS) 7-3, Sr. d. Devin Przchodny (Tar) 29-14, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 17-8). 285: Diddier Castillo Carrillo (Mon) 17-4, Jr. d. Jackson Zajkowski (Doug) 36-11, Sr. (Fall 6:00).
Douglas District Results: 106 Bryce Siddens 2nd; 113 Rocco Duygulu Champ; 120 Arav Shintre 3rd; 126 David Leiva Champ; 132 Jimmy Messmer Champ; 138 Santi Caro 3rd; 144 Jeremy Lopez 3rd; 150 Jacob Balk 2nd; 157 Josh Lopez 2nd; 165 Keegan Lake Champ; 175 Lucas Siqueira 2nd; 190 Aaron Porduminsky 3rd; 215 Dante Reynolds 3rd; 285 Jackson Zajkowski 2nd.
▪ Miami Mater Lakes Academy, which won its first state duals team title last month, and always strong Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons battled for the District 14-1A title.
The Bears, coached by Brandon Neifeld, edged host Cardinal Gibbons 279.5-270. Regionals at Cardinal Gibbons with these two talented teams will be very interesting, too.
Team results: 1. District Champ Mater Lakes Academy 279.5; 2. Cardinal Gibbons 270; 3. Pine Crest 105.5; 4. Stranahan 58.5; 5. Miami Carol City 49.
District Championship Matches: 106: Andres Garcia (CG) 34-9, Soph. d. Ronn Stephen Flores (MLA) 18-12, 8th. (Maj.Dec. 8-0). 113: Kellen Mesina (MLA) 32-5, Jr. d. Logan Bajor (CG) 20-11, Soph. (TF-16-0). 120: Keagan Mesina (MLA) 30-5, Fr. d. Jake Arnesen (CG) 27-10, Soph. (TF-17-0). 126: Ethan Tran (MLA) 26-3, Soph. d. Caden Cagiano (CG) 21-14, Soph. (TF-22-5). 132: Christopher Greene (MLA) 29-4, Soph. d. Maverick Peugh (CG) 22-21, So. (Fall 0:49). 138: Anthony O’Dell (MLA) 26-4, Sr. d. Mateo Jaramillo (CG) 26-15, Jr. (Fall 4:00). 144: Andrew Isek (CG) 39-5, Sr. d. Bruce Li (MLA) 21-6, Fr. (Forf.). 150: Bryan Picallo (CG) 26-1, Sr. d. Mason O’Dell (MLA) 23-10, Fr. (Dec 6-4). 157: Kenny Alvarado (MLA) 28-6, Sr. d. Andrew Chen (PC) 20-13, So. (Maj.Dec. 14-4). 165: Kalias Nazario (MLA) 26-2, Jr. d. Frankie Florio (CG) 26-4, Sr. (Dec 7-4). 175: Darian Vargas (MLA) 23-10, Sr. d. Nicholas Winter (CG) 30-6, Jr. (TF-17-2). 190: Peter Mocco (CG) 42-0, Fr. d. Damian Soto (MLA) 27-3, Sr. (Fall 3:37). 215: Michael Mocco (CG) 35-0, Jr. d. Maximiliano Garzano (MLA) 9-7, So. (Fall 0:36). 285: Nathan Chen (PC) 34-1, Sr. d. Carson Flack (CG) 27-11, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 10-0).
▪ The host Miami SLAM boys’ wrestling team, coached by Joseph Plair, won District 15-1A with 199.5 points, 38 points better than runner-up Miami Central.
Team results: 1. District Champ SLAM 199.5; 2. Miami Central 161.5; 3. Miami Northwestern 94; 4. Miami Edison 92; 5. Miami Jackson 88; 6. Miami Christian School 45; 7. JC Bermudez 30; 8. Miami Springs 24; 9. Reagan 0.
District Championship Matches: 106: Elijah Castanon (MCS) 20-3, 7th Gr, d. Kevin North (MJ) 11-5, Jr. (TF-19-3). 113: Jason Ramirez (SLAM) 27-3, Jr. d. Jayden Marichal (MSp) 7-9, Soph. (TF-18-2). 120: Miguel Ramirez (SLAM) 25-10, Fr. d. Ian Sarria (MJ) 7-5, Jr. (Fall 1:30). 126: Tristan Eril-Coto (SLAM) 14-7, 8th Gr., d. David Batista (MJ) 6-4, Soph. (Fall 2:38). 132: Misael Quezada (SLAM) 20-10, Sr. d. Justin Ruz (JCB) 0-1, Sr. (TF-18-2). 138: George Terzado (SLAM) 25-4, Jr. d. Jordan Williams (MN) 12-3, Sr. (Dec 17-12). 144: Derrice Wilson (MC) 10-3, Sr. d. Tyler Gamble (MEd) 2-1, Sr. (Inj. 5:52). 150: Ted Charles (MC) 12-8, Soph. d. Derwin Brown (MJ) 12-9, (TF-17-1). 157: Bryan Lechado (SLAM) 28-10, Sr. d. Jermaine Phillips (MC) 8-3, Jr. (Dec. 4-3). 165: Jerard Taylor (MC) 8-3, Soph. d. Zamir Franck (MN) 12-3, Sr. (TF-23-7). 175: Ibrahim Gowon (MC) 10-4, Jr. d. Kevin Pena (SLAM) 1-1, Jr. (Dec. 12-5). 190: Cameron McCrea (MC) 15-5, Jr. d. Cesar Aguilar (MN) 4-3, Soph. (Fall 0:13). 215: Juan Mars (MC) 15-3, Soph. d. Andrew Acosta (SLAM) 5-7, Sr. (Fall 1:43). 285: Spencer Voss (MCS) 10-3, Sr. d. Shantavous White (SLAM) 36-12, Sr. (Dec 5-1).
▪ The Key West boys’ wrestling team, coached by Chaz Jimenez, is the District 16-1A Champion, winning its 14th consecutive district title at Coral Shores High School in Tavernier.
Team results: 1. District Champ Key West 235; 2. Westminster Christian 165; 3. Coral Shores 159; 4. Florida Christian School 116; 5. Keys Gate Charter 95; 6. Miami Killian 93; 7. True North 83.5; 8. Miami Sunset 68.
District Championship Matches: 106: Costa Tuttle (CS) 20-7, Fr. d. Jake Austin (WC) 23-8, 8th Gr. (Fall 1:43). 113: Brycen Munz (WC) 23-10, 7th Gr. d. Zander Font (KW) 12-16, Fr. (Fall 1:30). 120: Sebastian McCoy (CS) 31-11, Jr. d. Dylan Munz (WC) 24-12, Fr. (TF-17-1). 126: Lazaro Diaz (KW) 25-10, Sr. d. Matthew Davila (KGC) 21-7, Sr. (Maj.Dec. 16-4). 132: Abram Canet (KW) 39-13, Sr. d. Robert Linares (WC) 14-2, Jr. (Fall 3:23). 138: Jayden Giscombe (KGC) 2-0, Fr. d. Elvis Garcia (KW) 19-14, Jr. (Dec 15-10). 144: Kyle Condella (KW) 26-12, Soph. d. Erick SantaCruz (KGC) 1-1, Jr. (Maj.Dec. 13-4). 150: David Beltran (CS) 29-11, Soph. d. James Searcy (KW) 16-9, Sr. (Dec 8-1). 157: Finn McDonough (CS) 27-15, Jr. d. Roman Saballos (FCS) 15-7, Sr. (Dec 5-3). 165: Dylan Gonzalez (FCS) 29-1, Sr. d. Landyn Munz (WC) 25-9, Jr. (Maj.Dec. 16-3). 175: Alfredo Corrales (KW) 41-5, Sr. won 190: Andrew Lopez (WC) 27-8, Jr. d. Braeden Silva (FCS) 28-8, Fr. (Fall 1:43). 215: Mario Crawford (MK) 7-5, Sr. d. Eric Hospedales (FCS) 16-11, Fr. (TF-17-2). 285: Jordan Diaz (MSun) 12-1, Sr. d. Jayden Ruiz (MK) 5-4, Sr. (Fall 0:39).
▪ Host Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy boys’ wrestling, coached by Joe Blasucci, won another district title, capturing the District 16-2A Championship. The Panthers saw 13 wrestlers advance to regionals as those 13 reached the district finals. Seven won districts and six were runners-up.
Team results: 1. District Champ Somerset 308.5; 2. Miramar 202; 3. North Miami 162.5; 4. Mater Academy 149; 5. Felix Varela 142; 6. Everglades 110; 7. Norland 104.5; 8. Belen Jesuit 82; 9. American 16; 10. South Miami 10.
District Championship Matches: 106: Gary Mendez (Mat) 34-4, Jr. d. Cano Austin (Som) 47-12, 7th. (Dec 4-2). 113: Michael Maisonet (Mat) 26-5, Jr. d. Alejandro Toro (Som) 35-14, So. (Dec 11-7). 120: Lucas Barrios (Mat) 34-4, 8th Gr. d. Andre Rossi (Som) 43-12, Soph. (Fall 2:36). 126: Carlos Sainz (Som) 26-6, 8th Gr. d. Dominick Rodriguez (Mat) 18-6, 8th Gr. (Dec 8-1). 132: Dully Brutus (Mir) 40-4, Sr. d. Dylan Fernandez (Som) 39-9, Soph. (Dec 7-2). 138: Famous Nealy (Mir) 34-4, Sr. d. Ericson EJ Coney (Evg) 35-9, Fr. (Dec 9-2). 144: Jordan Pineda (FV) 30-5, Sr. d. Darion Shannon (Som) 45-8, So. (Maj.Dec. 12-0). 150: Tristan Sainz (Som) 37-1, Jr. d. Alexander Harding (Mir) 32-10, Sr. (Fall 2:20). 157: Eric Hodge (Som) 55-4, Sr. d. Jayden Rivas (Mir) 36-9, Soph. (Fall 3:17). 165: Bluny Davilma (Som) 57-5, Sr. d. Noah Catala (Mir) 37-9, Sr. (Dec 8-4). 175: Michael Sainz (Som) 19-0, Sr. d. Brandon Simmons (MN) 36-14, Soph. (TF-16-1). 190: Mateo Martinez (Som) 55-5, Jr. d. Rubier Oliva (FV) 26-9, Jr. (Inj.). 215: Ndidi Obi (NM) 25-4, Sr. d. Eli Diaz (Som) 40-14, So. (Dec 8-2). 285: Abdur Bey (Som) 19-5, Sr. d. Lamon Witherspoon (Mir) 17-13, Jr. (Fall 0:44).
Somerset District Results: 126 Carlos Sainz Champ; 150 Tristan Sainz Champ; 157 Eric Hodge Champ; 165 Bluny Davilma Champ; 175 Mike Sainz Champ; 190 Mateo Martinez Champ; 285 Abdur Bey Champ; 106 Cano Austin 2nd; 113 Alejandro Toro 2nd; 120 Andre Rossi 2nd; 132 Dylan Fernandez 2nd; 144 Darion Shannon 2nd; 215 Eli Diaz 2nd.
Note: Somerset’s Matteo Gonzalez (138) sustained a head injury, which ended his season. The 8th grader, a top state contender, is ok and will return next season.
▪ Miramar boys’ wrestling, coached by Anthony Fernandez, was runner-up in District 16-2A. The Patriots had 11 wrestlers qualify for regionals, which will be at Jensen Beach High School.
Miramar District Results: 113 Domonic Charles 3rd; 120 Vankermurray Souffrant 3rd; 132 Duly Brutus Champ; 138 Famous Nealy Champ; 144 Deyian Bernot 4th; 150 Alexander Harding 2nd; 157 Jayden Rivas 2nd; 165 Noah Catala 2nd; 175 Max Mallard Mondesir 3rd; 190 Mike Jn-Baptiste 4th; Hwt Lamon Withefspoon 2nd.
▪ The host Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy boys’ wrestling team, coached by Charlie Morgan, won the District 15-2A title, and Plantation American Heritage took runner-up honors. The Patriots qualified 11 for regionals.
Team results: 1. District Champ Archbishop McCarthy 278; 2. Plantation American Heritage 214; 3. St Thomas Aquinas 177.5; 4. Hollywood Hills 152.5; 5. Dillard 137; 6. Plantation 118.5; 7. McArthur 89.5; 8. Deerfield Beach 69; 9. Northeast 65.
District Championship Matches: Jacob Rhodes (AM) 36-11, Fr. d. Leo Velazquez (Dil) 26-16, Jr. (Fall 2:56). 113: Andrew Cackett (AM) 36-13, Sr. d. Grayson Buth (STA) 20-12, Soph. (Fall 0:54). 120: Gavin Calcines (AM) 32-14, Jr. d. Christian Esler (PAH) 12-4, Jr. (Fall 1:13). 126: Vincient Williams (STA) 30-6, Jr. d. Juelez Lainez (McA) 21-7, Sr. (TF-16-1). 132: Joesph Scott (HH) 23-1, Soph. d. Ronnie Brown (Dil) 26-16, So. (Fall 3:07). 138: Jackie Redman (HH) 25-1, Jr. d. Deaven Montanez (AM) 24-14, Fr. (Dec 17-16). 144: Jacob Torres (AM) 21-14, Sr. d. Jamel Servance (HH) 12-5, Sr. (Inj. 2:26). 150: Atticus Dye (AM) 28-14, Jr. d. Diego Baish-Miranda (PAH) 16-4, Fr. (Fall 3:50). 157: Armando Wisdom (PAH) 34-0, Sr. d. Jah Qwan Newland (Dil) 24-9, Jr. (TF-19-2). 165: Jayden Joseph (AM) 13-8, Sr. d. Julian Lupolover (PAH) 11-6, Soph. (TF-15-0). 175: Jordan Evans (McA) 20-6, Jr. d. Alejandro Canaves (PAH) 26-9, Sr. (TF-18-0). 190: Justin St. Ange (AM) 21-8, Sr. d. Dillon Osneil (PAH) 8-9, Fr. (Fall 3:28). 215: Maverick Lorminey (Pl) 12-3, Jr. d. Kensly Lorthe (AM) 16-14, Jr. (Dec 6-5). 285: Chase Goodrich (STA) 16-12, Soph. d. Christopher Coleman (DB) 23-3, Jr. (Dec 4-1).
American Heritage District Results: 106 Kirien Gill 3rd; 113 Alexander Simmer 4th; 120 Christian Esler 2nd; 138 Michael Mcmahon 4th; 150 Diego Baisch-Miranda 2nd; 157 Armando Wisdom Champ; 165 Julian Lupolover 2nd; 175 Alejandro Canaves 2nd; 190 Osneil Dillon 2nd; 215 Brandon Trevino 3rd; 285 Aiden Hartnett 3rd.
Postseason girls’ wrestling
The North Miami girls’ wrestling team, coached by John Severe, was second of 58 teams at the Region 4-1A Championships.
Senior Isis Severe won the region title at 130 pounds, and senior teammate Mya Bethel won at 155. In her career, Severe has 100-plus wins, while Bethel is undefeated at 100-0.
Also for the Pioneers, Viktoriya Devochkina was runner-up at 145 and Joveline Joseph fourth at 190.
Coach Victor Balmeceda and host Homestead South Dade, a powerhouse in boys’ wrestling, captured the team region championship in girls’ wrestling.
Team results: Top 30: 1. Champion South Dade 194; 2. North Miami 108; 3. Wellington 84.5; 4. Florida Christian School 75.5; 5. Ft. Pierce Central 74.5; 6. Doral Academy 71; 7. Miami Palmetto 58.5; 8. Southwest Miami 57; 9. Western 51; 10. Miami Southridge 49.5; 11. Coral Springs 46.5; 12. Lincoln Park Academy 46; 13. Mater Lakes Academy 43.5; 14. South Broward 43; 15. Archbishop Mccarthy 40; 16. Jupiter 38.5; 17. Mater Academy 38; 18. Jensen Beach 33.5; 19. Key West, Miami Norland and Park Vista 33; 22. Douglas 28; 23. Vero Beach 26.5; 24. Okeechobee 26; 25. Olympic Heights 25; 26. Monarch 24.5; 27. Centennial and Forest Hill 22; 29. Coral Gables 20.5; 30. Cypress Bay and SLAM Academy 19.
Region Championship Matches: 100: Rosie Kleine (Mon) 34-2, Jr. d. Melissa Gallo (FCS) 17-4, 6th Gr (Dec 7-0). 105: Tiffany Francisco (Wst) 16-1, Soph. d. Gabriela Kerber (CB) 31-11, Jr. (SV-4-1). 110: Abigail Gonzalez (MSrd) 31-1, Fr. d. Camilla Delgado (MAcd) 24-9, Sr. (TF-3:39 (16-1). 115: Beyonce Espinosa (SD) 31-2, Sr. d. Emma Kosza (Wel) 28-8, Soph. (Fall 1:38). 120: Willow White (SD) 35-0, Jr. d. Zoe Delgado (FCS) 27-5, 8th Gr. (Dec 13-8). 125: Rachel Silva (FCS) 26-0, Sr. d. Sydney Jones (JB) 29-9, Fr. (Fall 1:55). 130: Isis Severe (NM) 24-2, Sr. d. Eysis Estes-Brinson (MPal) 17-5, Jr. (Dec 6-2). 135: Arianna Garcia (SD) 29-5, Jr. d. Alexa PAz (SLAM) 26-4, (Dec 3-2). 140: Shamari Smith (SD) 29-4, Sr. d. Francesca Lara (MPal) 16-2, Sr. (Dec 24-21). 145: Kha`Lyah Delva (FPC) 35-1, Sr. d. Viktoriya Devochkinn (NM) 9-3, Jr. (Fall 1:09). 155: Mya Bethel (NM) 16-0, Sr. d. Christal Desir (FH) 24-1, So. (Fall 4:30). 170: Quisiera Wilson (LPA) 26-5, Soph. d. Mia Johnson (FPC) 27-8, Jr. (Maj.Dec. 18-8). 190: Latoya Sylvestre (SB) 24-0, Jr. d. Tessa Diaz (Dor) 34-7, Sr. (Fall 1:50). 235: Camila Halaby-Bravo (SWM) 25-5, Soph. d. Kenzie Barrett (SD) 19-11, Fr. (Fall 1:02).
In other girls’ wrestling, Coral Springs, coached by Dan Jacob and Henry Johnson, placed second at districts and 11th at regionals.
Wellington won the district title with 192 points, followed by Coral Springs at 130 and then Stoneman Douglas at 116.
Coral Springs District Results: 100 Miley Pham (8-15) 6th, scored 3 team points. 115 Breana Harris (10-13) 5th, scored 11 team points. 130 Abigail Moyer (21-5) Champ, scored 25 team points. 135 Nylah Smith (7-5) 2nd, scored 16 team points. 140: Tiffany To (0-3) 4th, scored 7 team points. 155 Maryaliz Bernardina (7-6) 4th, scored 14 team points. 170 Payton Moyer (14-5) 3rd, scored 12 team points. 190 Arheanna Bryan (13-4) Champ, scored 24 team points. 235 Beneisha Cherubin (9-11) 2nd, scored 18 team points.
Note: District Championship Matches: 130: Abigail Moyer (CS) 21-5 won by fall over Eva Sorokorensk (Boca Raton) 14-11 (Fall 3:40). 190: Arheanna Bryan (CS) 13-4 won by fall over Aniyah Smith (SD) 3-3 (Fall 0:51).
Lacrosse
History was made as Homestead Keys Gate Charter, represented by the Squadron Girls Lacrosse Team, as the school competed in its first official high school girls’ lacrosse game against host Miami St. Brendan High School, another first-year program, led by Coach Jock-Russell Willers.
The game marks a significant milestone for the growth of girls’ lacrosse in Homestead.
This historic moment would not have been possible without the dedication of Coach Jose Herrera, who has worked tirelessly since last year alongside junior captain Nylene Ramirez to build the team from the ground up. Through fundraising and outreach efforts, Herrera successfully attained players from Gateway Middle School, Robert Morgan, Homestead High, Keys Gate Charter, and Somerset Academy to form a united squad.
Although Herrera is no longer with Keys Gate Charter, he remains the head coach of the Squadron Girls Lacrosse Team and the driving force behind the program’s success. Leading the team on game day is Coach Kelvin Justice, who also serves as head coach for the Keys Gate Charter boys’ lacrosse team. Justice, a pioneer in Florida lacrosse, was one of the first high schoolers in the early 2000s to establish a boys’ team, making his leadership of this historic game especially meaningful.
Coach Kelvin Justice expressed his excitement about the milestone:
“It’s incredible to see how far we’ve come. Girls’ lacrosse in Homestead was just a dream, and now it’s a reality. This is about more than just a game – it’s about giving young women the opportunity to compete, grow, and be part of something bigger than themselves.”
Coach Jock-Russell Willers of St. Brendan shared his thoughts on the game:
“Both programs are starting from scratch, but that’s what makes this game so exciting. We’re watching the future of girls’ lacrosse take shape in South Florida, and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of it.”
Junior Captain Nylene Ramirez, who has been instrumental in recruiting and motivating her teammates, added:
“We’ve worked so hard to get here. It’s amazing to finally see everything come together. I hope this inspires more girls to try lacrosse because it’s truly life-changing.”
Eighth-grader Andrea Montes also shared what playing lacrosse has meant to her:
“Lacrosse has given me confidence like no other sport. I feel stronger, faster, and more connected with my team. This is just the beginning for us!”
For many players, lacrosse is more than just a sport – it’s an opportunity to grow on and off the field. Andrea’s mother, reflecting on her daughter’s journey, said:
“I definitely feel that this has given my daughter a desire to go to college. Her confidence has increased, and she has shown more dedication to lacrosse than any other sport she has tried. Lacrosse is inspiring young girls to find themselves in a sport that is new to everyone. I don’t know, she’s happy, and she has a spark because of lacrosse. As a parent, we are enjoying seeing this side of her come out.”
Coach Jose Herrera, the founder of girls’ lacrosse in Homestead, emphasized the importance of this moment:
“The growth of girls’ lacrosse in South Florida is just beginning. This is the first time any high school from Homestead has had a girls’ lacrosse team, and that’s something special. We took advantage of the new policies to build a team that brings together girls from multiple schools. This isn’t just about one program – it’s about creating opportunities for young women to play, compete, and believe in themselves.”
▪ GIRLS: St. Brendan 14, Keys Gate 1: KG: Emelly Acuna scored historic first goal for the new program; Nylene Ramirez 6 groundballs, 2 draw control.
▪ GIRLS: Archbishop McCarthy 13, Key West 9: Ava Valdivieso 6 goals, 2 assists, 3 groundballs, 10 draw control; Carson Kroll 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 draw control; Hayden Hughes 3 goals, 8 draw control; Gaby Laffler 1 goal; Sofia Rawda 1 assist, 3 groundballs; Blaire Gordon 5 groundballs; Eva Andrade 4 groundballs.
Water polo
Belen Jesuit boys’ water polo hosted the Belen Invitational.
Belen beat Miami Beach 17-7 and Mast 15-10 on the first day.
The Wolverines won two close games the next day against some of the best teams in the state. They edged Westminster Academy 13-12, and in the last game of the tournament Belen beat the defending state champs Gulliver Prep 15-13.
Leading the Wolverines were Juan Franco, Lucas Levy, Xavier Caceres, and Aiden Mendieta.
Belen competes next at the Wildcat Invitational in Winter Park.
Baseball
True North Classical Academy baseball team defeated St. Thomas Aquinas 7-4.
St. Thomas went up 2-0 by the third inning with two solo home runs by Zach Malvasio. The visiting Titans tied the game in the fifth, thanks to a RBI sacrifice fly by Matias Fischer and a RBI double by Misael Uriepero.
St. Thomas regained the lead in the bottom of the fifth, 3-2.
True North rallied again -- this time in its final at-bat -- scoring five times on four hits in the seventh to take the lead, 7-3. Angel Garcia hit a 3-run home run, and teammate Brandon Castellon added a 2-run homer to highlight the rally.
The Raiders scored once in the bottom of the inning, but reliever William Foss, who earned the win in 1.2 innings pitched, halted the comeback effort.
▪ True North 7, St. Thomas Aquinas 4: TN: Angel Garcia (Sr) 1-4, 3 RBI, HR; Brandon Castellon (Sr) 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB; Misael Uriepero (Sr) 1-4, RBI; Gabriel Mestre (Sr) 1-2, R, 2 BB; Kash Ojeda (Jr) 1-2, 2 R, BB; P Yancarlos Cordova 3.1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K; P William Foss 1.2 IP, 1 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K. STA: Zach Malvasio 3-3, 2B, 2 HR, 4 R, 2 RBI; Cole Lasher 1-4, 2B, RBI; Andrew Alvarez 0-3, BB, RBI; P Julian Diaz 4.1 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 5 K. TN 4-1, STA 4-1-1.
▪ Doral Academy 6, Belen Jesuit 0: Winning Pitcher Marcelo Rodriguez 6 IP, 5 K; Dylan Prince 1-2, 2 RBI; Bryan Mesa 1-3, 2 RBI; George Pardo 1-1, RBI. Dor 4-2.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
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