BCAA Scholar Athletes, region quarterfinal baseball, region semifinal tennis and more
The Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) conducted its 38th annual scholar athletes awards banquets.
The BCAA recognized outstanding senior student athletes for their work in school, on the field, in the classroom, on the court, and in the community.
The BCAA hosted two banquets -- one for North area member schools at the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel & Convention Center and one for South area member schools at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel & Convention Center.
The BCAA distributes more than $100,000 in scholarship dollars to scholar athletes.
Deerfield Beach senior Jaxson Jewell (Naval Academy / Football) -- a three-sport athlete (basketball, football, track & field) with a 5.25 GPA -- was the keynote speaker at the North banquet.
Miramar senior Kyndal Hawkins (UCF) -- a volleyball captain and student body class president with a 5.3 GPA (ranked fifth of 500 Miramar seniors) -- was the keynote speaker at the South banquet.
Here are the honorees from each school.
Blanche Ely: Luis Castriota, Sanah Chambers, Dylon Hanna, Amari Johnson, Jayden McNabb, Boaz Michel, Esther Seide.
Boyd Anderson: Garnia Beauvais, Mackenley Bonamy, Kedvenson Clement, David Munroe, Cooper Solis, Genesis Taylor, Jaida Tomlinson.
Cardinal Gibbons: Darcy Donnellan, Andres Gomez de la Vega, Nicole Mayo, Alexander Petros, Catalina Sansone, Sophia Stone, Jessica Wilson.
Chaminade-Madonna Prep: Akira Alexander, Lucas Leonardo, Sebastian Luscher, Isaac Mothersill, Annabelle Rhodes, Daryn Smith, Troy Waters.
Coconut Creek: Jeremmiah Accius, Adelaida Crucera-Castro, Benjamin Duverna, Naomi Headley, Janelle Monplaisir, Jeremiah Ray, Deja Thompson.
Cooper City: Rebecca Evans, Brady Hicks, Jordan Le Vega, Ethan McPeek, Yash Patel, Briana Perez, Ellie Roisman.
Coral Glades: Megan Cecil, Jessica Fele, Abigail Forsyth, Brayden Hoskins, Zariya Louis-Jeune, Kacey Stewart-Bryan, Caleb Tomlin, Jenna Walker.
Coral Springs: Rebecca Assena, Jeffrey Belizaire, Trinety Dajuste, Camden Hulse, Alex Pierre-Louis, Gabriella Stubblefield, Haozhen Yuan.
Coral Springs Charter: Carson Dudich, Abigail Foster, Adrianna Harris, Jaide Keen, Alexis Newland, Maria Rojas, Jaia White.
Cypress Bay: Michael Carsten, Ashlyn Gao, Andrew Lewis, Callie McKinney, Erin Morgan, Isabela Nierth Moreno, Ayami Ratnayake.
Deerfield Beach: Na’Khyria Barron, Kathryn Hayes, Jaxson Jewell, Devin Maxwell, Terard Robinson, Ja’kyla Stanley, Mariah Williams.
Dillard: Josiah Colak, Shacorra Fudge, Demetrius Lewis, Geranny Moya, Danielle Ouko-Omondi, Torrick Pierce, Princess Webb.
Everglades: Amber Beautelus, Alexa Cuadrado, David Farina, Meilani Murillo, Mikelangelo Mutti, Isaiah Romeo, Amber Vasquez.
Flanagan: Manuel Ayebah, Lucianna Marcano Ramos, Nathalia Marcano Ramos, Brian Medina, Briauna Morency, Keira Morgan, Yuri Thimotee.
Fort Lauderdale: Tannar Keenan, Eva Luis, Lola Mackie, Alexa Norwood, Hunter Pangia, Lola Rodgers, Krisztina Tolotti.
Hallandale: Zachary Alexis, Kyla Holmes, Mckenzie Jones, Chakya Rivers, Isiah Rodriguez, Naima Saintilma, Ta’Maya Williams.
Hollywood Hills: Julisa Cardec, Angelica Carrero, Nestor Castano, Aldana Leguiza, Nedjie Pierre, Andrew Pineda, Angela Rodriguez.
JP Taravella: Amoy Baker, Bryce Collins, Ty’Quez Jenkins, Rey Maharaj, JP Taravella High Veronica Pereira, Sadie Prince, Sarah Zouaghi.
McArthur: Lisette Atiles, Khloe Augustin, Joshua Barber, Juan Garcia, Gabriela Hernandez, Ishmael Medireck, Nolan Severe.
Miramar: Deyian Bernot, Mia Francois, Kyndal Hawkins, Takyah Kemp, Kasaun Marcelin, Samantha Michaud, Cayson Young.
Monarch: Kaitlyn Dean, William Gedeon, Amanda Gray, Tristan Philogene, Camryn Piskun, Hailey Quinn, Alexandria Taylor.
Northeast: Ethan Campbell, Patchnalie Compere, Ny’Keria Flowers, Davie Gonzalez, Jada Joseph, Jaysen Makowski, Jonathan Senior.
Nova: Joseph Escobar, Stacey Hammonds, Ja’Leah Lewis, Dylan Loi, Kyra Paul, Trinity Principe, Sade Watson, Ryon Williams.
Pembroke Pines Charter: Alejandro De Bastos, Aiden Johnson, Marissa Martin, Jenna McIntosh, Abraham Penaloza, Justin Probst, Keidran Willis Jr.
Piper: Julien Halley, Davaris Lawson, Carter McCrary, Lexi Morel, Isabel Ocasio, Abigail Padilla, Rylan Sinclair.
Plantation: Kiera Calixte, Angel Compres Ramirez, Akilia Crawford, Jordanna Eaves, Brooks Gordon Jr., Kayla Hankerson, Makaliah Moo Yin.
Pompano Beach: Lilia Blanco, Brayden Bunn, Riley Connors, Chase Herrmann, Alexandra Reyes, Alanna Richardson, Reagan Van Buskirk.
St. Thomas Aquinas: Chase Carroll, Jacqueline Feldman, Brock Lucena, Zachary Rosenberg, Catherine Smith, Owen Thomas, Gabriel Tortola.
South Broward: Cheyenne Bradley, Shaun Cupas Shapiro, Blake Higgs, Ayonna Lewis, Haley Macarella, Isabella Melicio, Lindsay Perrin.
South Plantation: Reese Chesney, Taylor Cody, Joss Collins, Sadie Foster, Samantha Garcia, Jeffrey Lujano, Emily Vallee.
Stoneman Douglas: Ella Casagrande-Stevens, Grace Dykstra, Naomi Grissette, Elle Makena Naqvi, Morgan Melchiorri, James Ross, Mikayla Ryan, Sahil Sule.
Stranahan: Joseph Burga, Terrynce Ellis Jr., Jada Howard, Ny’Rionna Jackson, Solena Joachim, Raquel Morey, Esron Simeon.
West Broward: Tatianna Besu, Ella Castillo, Joshua Felix, Kayla Germain, Jewel Jones, Mark Lizarazo, Alexander Piedra.
Western: Joshua DeMarco, Sophia Gurtov, Ethan Panton-Hazell, Mia Rees, Ryan Seiden, Daniella Valdivieso, Lawton Wasser.
North Scholarships
School - Recipient - Scholarship
Cardinal Gibbons - Catalina Sansone - BCAA Merit
Coral Springs - Gabriella Stubblefield - BCAA Merit
Deerfield Beach - Ja’kyla Stanley - BCAA Merit
Pompano Beach - Lilia Blanco - BCAA Merit
Northeast - Patchnalie Compere - BCAA Recruiting Services
Blanche Ely - Dylon Hanna - BCBOA
Coral Glades - Jenna Walker - BEF
Fort Lauderdale - Tannar Keenan - BEF
JP Taravella - Sarah Zouaghi - BEF
Coral Glades - Kacey Stewart Bryan - BSN Sports
Northeast - Jonathan Senior - BSN Sports
Stoneman Douglas - Naomi Grissette - BSN Sports
Coral Glades - Caleb Tomlin - Chris Hixon
Stoneman Douglas - Grace Dystra - Chris Hixon
Boyd Anderson - Cooper Solis - DH Golf
Coral Springs - Rebecca Assena - DH Memorial
Dillard - Geranny Moya - DH Memorial
Plantation - Jordana Eaves - DH Memorial
Pompano Beach - Riley Connors - DH Memorial
Coral Springs Charter - Jaia White - Kelly Educational Services
Stoneman Douglas - Ella Casagrande-Stevens - Kelly Educational Services
Deerfield Beach - Jaxson Jewell - Keynote Speaker
Boyd Anderson - Kedvenson Clement - Kreul/FAU
Coconut Creek - Jeremmiah Accius - Kreul/FAU
Blanche Ely - Jayden McNabb - Legacy
Piper - Carter McCrary - M-F Athletics
Blanche Ely - Sanah Chambers - Miami Dolphins
Coconut Creek - Deja Thompson - Miami Dolphins
Coral Springs Charter - Alexis Newland - Miami Dolphins
Dillard - Josiah Colak - Miami Dolphins
JP Taravella - Veronica Pereira - Miami Dolphins
Northeast - Dave Gonzalez - Miami Dolphins
Piper - Julien Halley - Miami Dolphins
Plantation - Brooks Gordon - Miami Dolphins
Fort Lauderdale - Krisztina Tolotti - Superintendent
Monarch - Camryn Piskun - Superintendent
Boyd Anderson - Garnia Beauvais - U-18
Cardinal Gibbons - Nicole Mayo - U-18
Coconut Creek - Janelle Monplaisir - U-18
Dillard - Torrick Pierce - U-18
Monarch - Hailey Quinn - U-18.
North Awards
Athletes of the Year
Nykerria Flowers - Northeast
Joshua Gammage - Dillard
Athletic Trainer of the Year
Leah Salciccioli - Stoneman Douglas
Sportsmanship Award
Quentin Short - Piper
Coach of the Year
Henry McNabb - Blanche Ely
“Jason Stein” A.D. of the Year
Tia Hills - Deerfield Beach
Kristin Zanleoni - JP Taravella.
South Scholarships
School - Recipient - Scholarship
Everglades - Amber Beautelus - BCAA
Flanagan - Briauna Morency - BCAA
McArthur - Khloe Augustin - BCAA
Western - Ryan Seiden - BCAA
Nova - Ryon Williams - BCAA Recruiting
Miramar - Kasaun Marcelin - BCBOA
Hollywood Hills - Nestor Castano - BEF
South Plantation - Emily Valle - BEF
West Broward - Mark Lizarazo - BEF
Flanagan - Keira Morgan - BSN Sports
South Plantation - Taylor Cody - BSN Sports
West Broward - Jewel Jones - BSN Sports
Cooper City - Ethan McPeek - Chris Hixon
Everglades - Meilani Murillo - Chris Hixon
Nova - Stacey Hammonds - Chris Hixon
South Plantation - Joss Collins - Chris Hixon
Cypress Bay - Ayami Ratnayake - Damian Huttehoff Memorial
Everglades - David Farina - Damian Huttehoff Memorial
St. Thomas Aquinas - Chase Carroll - Damian Huttehoff Memorial
Western - Daniella Valdivieso - Damian Huttehoff Memorial
South Broward - Lindsay Perrin - Damian Huttenhoff Golf
Hollywood Hills - Aldana Leguiza - Kelly Educational Services
Stranahan - Terrynce Ellis - Kelly Educational Services
Miramar - Kyndal Hawkins - Keynote Speaker
South Broward - Blake Higgs - Kreul/FAU
Stranahan - Ny’Rionna Jackson - Kreul/FAU
McArthur - Joshua Barber - Legacy Foundation
Chaminade - Troy Waters - M-F Athletics
Pembroke Pines Charter - Alejandro De Bastos - M-F Athletics
Chaminade - Akira Alexander - Miami Dolphins
Cooper City - Ellie Roisman - Miami Dolphins
Cypress Bay - Andrew Lewis - Miami Dolphins
Hallandale - Zachary Alexis - Miami Dolphins
Miramar - Deyian Bernot - Miami Dolphins
Pembroke Pines Charter - Keidran Willis - Miami Dolphins
Stranahan - Jada Howard - Miami Dolphins
Cypress Bay - Ashlyn Gao - Superintendent
South Broward - Isabella Melicio - Superintendent
Flanagan - Brian Medina - U-18
Hallandale - Kyla Holmes - U-18
McArthur - Gabriela Hernandez - U-18
Nova - Sade Watson - U-18
St. Thomas Aquinas - Jacqueline Feldman - U-18.
South Awards
Athletes of the Year
Valentina Zorilla - Cypress Bay
Alejandro De Bastos - Pembr. Pines Ch.
Athletic Trainer of the Year
Tyleranne Theysen - McArthur
Sportsmanship Award
Nicole Arnold - Cypress Bay
Coach of the Year
Edward Schuler - Stranahan
“Chris Hixon” A.D. of the Year
Benny Theysen - McArthur.
Region tennis
The Miami Gulliver Prep girls’ tennis team, coached by Kelly Mulligan, beat Miami ATM 4-0 in a 2A region semifinal.
Winning for the Raiders were: No.1 Valentina Donoso 6-3, 1-6, 10-4; No.2 Siena Ringel 6-0, 6-0; No.3 Hanna Matuk 6-1, 6-0; No.5 Kayla Carey walkover.
No.4 Mika Ringel was winning 6-0, 3-0, but did not finish, since Gulliver already clinched the team win with four victories. No doubles were played.
The Gulliver Prep boys’ team, coached by John Bradley, also won a region semifinal, also defeating ATM 4-0.
Pine Crest, coached by Corey Marsh, won in 2A region semifinals. The Panthers boys’ team beat Coconut Creek North Broward Prep 4-0, and the girls defeated West Palm Beach Dreyfoos School for the Arts 4-0.
In 4A, the Miami Doral boys’ and girls’ tennis teams, coached by Justin Puppo, won region semifinals. The Firebirds boys’ team defeated Miami Ferguson 4-0, and the girls’ team beat Miami Coral Reef 4-0.
Miami Palmetto, coached by Kelly Gibson, continued its run with 4A region semifinal wins for the boys’ team (4-1 over Miami Columbus) and the girls’ team (over Miami Coral Gables).
In more 4A regional semifinals, Weston Cypress Bay, coached by Michael Brunt, won in boys’ and girls’ tennis. The Lightning boys beat Boca Raton Olympic Heights 5-2, and the girls defeated West Boca 4-0.
Region baseball
Region Quarterfinal: Doral Academy 8, Flanagan 4: Jadyn Nunez 3-3, HR, 2 RBI; Kobe Carrion 2-4, 2 RBI; Caleb Hernandez 1-1, 2 RBI; Winning Pitcher Marcelo Rodriguez 5.2 IP, 2 ER, 5 K; Save Matthew Paez 1.1 IP. Dor 22-5-1.
Softball
Sophomore pitcher Kaley Dyer whirled a no-hitter as Miami Westminster Christian (16-7-1) ended the regular season with a 13-1 victory over Miami American. Junior pitcher Emely Ramirez tossed a no-hitter for Braddock (14-5) against Varela.
Braddock 13, Miami Beach 3: Winning Pitcher Emely Ramirez; Anais Gonzalez 3-4, 3B; Catherine Fuerte 2-4; Isabella Rosa 3-4, 2 RBI; Emely Ramirez 4-5, 5 RBI. Brd 13-5.
Braddock 16, Varela 0: Winning Pitcher Emely Ramirez 3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 6 K; Braelen Cintron 1B, BB, 3 RBI; Emily Cancio 3B, BB, HBP, 3 R, 2 RBI; Vanessa Builles 1B, HBP, 2 R, RBI; Isabella Rosa 1B, BB, 2 R, 2 RBI. Brd 14-5.
Westminster Christian 13, American 1: Winning Pitcher Kaley Dyer 5 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 BB, 5 K; Gaby Perez 2 H, 3 RBI; Kaley Dyer 2 H, 2 RBI; Gigi Khoury H, 2 R; Casey Lesman H, 2 R; Mya Rodgers H, 2 RBI; Molly Diaz H, RBI; Jasmine Armenteros H, RBI; Kelsie Kenney Sac RBI. WC 16-7-1.
Boys’ volleyball
Reagan d. Divine Savior 25-22, 25-21, 25-20: Yeison Gonzalez 14 kills, 15 serve received, 6 assist, 4 aces; Diego Cobena 13 kills, 17 serve received, 13 digs; Diego Requena 23 assists, 7 kills, 10 digs; Jaeden Cabrera 10 assists, 1 ace; Zhayed Lacruz 4 kills, 1 block. Rea 19-3.
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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published April 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM.
