American Heritage volleyball gives back. Perfection for Ferguson bowler and more

The Plantation American Heritage girls’ volleyball team took a brief but meaningful break from competition at the KSA Events Fall Volleyball Classic Tournament in Orlando to give back to the community.

The Patriots gathered to prepare more than 200 snack packs, which were generously donated and delivered by them to one of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida locations. The organization provides comfort to families who are spending long hours at the AdventHealth Children’s Hospital (primarily in NICU).

The snack packs are a small but impactful way to support families who are facing incredibly challenging times. After delivering the packs, the team had the opportunity to tour the Ronald McDonald House, gaining a deeper understanding of the significant role charitable efforts make in the lives of these families. It was a humbling and heartwarming experience, one that highlighted the importance of community support in times of need.

The team, placing seventh in the tournament, won on and off the court during that weekend -- proud to have contributed to such a worthy cause.

Bowling

It’s not easy attaining perfection in any sport.

The Dolphins Perfect Season in 1972, Indians pitcher Len Barker in 1981, Andre the Giant until he faced Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 3 in 1987. No other NFL team went undefeated. Only 24 perfect games thrown in Major League Baseball history. Andre wrestled 20-plus years, before being pinned for the first time by Hogan.

Rashawn Viart now knows that feeling of being perfect.

The senior bowled a perfect game - 300 - as the Ferguson boys’ bowling team defeated Barbara Goleman 7-0. It marked his first perfect game. He also scored the high series with 731 pins.

Also, Miguel Brito 201 high game, Remy Dou 276 high game, Jesús Prieto 203 high game, Lexander Perdomo 206 high game. For Goleman, D.Montgomery scored a 235 high game.

The Falcons improved to 5-0.

BOYS: Coral Park 5, Coral Gables 2: Christian Cancio (CP) high game 219, series 557; Rayden Guan (CG) high game 201, high series 562.

GIRLS: Ferguson 7, Goleman 0: Angelie Brito 246 high game, 596 high series;. Emma Jaramillo 166 high game; Isabella Jaramillo 169 high game; Nathalia Salvat 150 high game; Katherine Sánchez-Más 143 high game. Ferg 5-0.

Cross-country

The Belen Jesuit boys’ cross-country team secured its second major win of the season with a dominant performance at the Florida Horse Park Invitational in Ocala.

This victory marks the program’s seventh consecutive title at that event. After a shaky start to the season a few weeks prior, the team made a statement, reaffirming its status as a national contender.

Belen finished first with 39 points and a season-best team average of 15 minutes 49 seconds. The varsity invitational field included 51 teams from all classes.

Leading the charge for the Wolverines once again was junior Marcelo Mantecon, who was the overall race champion in 15:10 on the 5-kilometer course. Senior teammate Armando Cruz followed, placing second in 15:24.

The next three scoring runners for Belen were Nicholas Veloso (11th in 16:02.3), Jack Michalak (14th in 16:09.09) and David Bodoh (17th in 16:13.07).

BOYS: Team: 1. Champion Miami Belen Jesuit 39; 2. Tampa Buchholz 145; 3. Miami Columbus 175; 4. Miami Braddock 189; 5. St. Johns Creekside 209; 6. Jacksonville Providence 218; 7. Ponte Vedra 286; 8. Jacksonville Fleming Island 287; 9. Miami Gulliver Prep 291; 10. Lake Minneola 349; 11. Ocala Vanguard 364; 12. Melbourne West Shore 388; 13. Miami Doral Academy 397; 14. Belleview 478.

Individual: 1. Champion Marcelo Mantecon (Bel) 15:10.8; 2. Armando Cruz (Bel) 15:24.2; 5. Diego Eseverri (Col) 15:42.8; 11. Nicholas Veloso (Bel) 16:02.3; 12. Mauricio Escalona (Brd) 16:05.1; 14. Jack Michalak (Bel) 16:09.09; 16. Adrian Iziliaev (GP) 16:13.3; 17. David Bodoh (Bel) 16:13.07; 21. David Jaramillo (Bel) 16:16.07; 23. Liano Lacayo (Brd) 16:19.5; 24. Martin Fernandez (Dor) 16:20.3; 26. Kayaan Ghaffar (GP) 16:21.7; 29. Alexander Lopez (Col) 16:22.9.

Note: Mantecon’s younger sister, Marisa, a freshman at Lourdes, was 15th of 345 runners in the girls’ race at 19:27.6.

Golf

GIRLS: Westminster Academy 195, Cardinal Gibbons 197, Pompano Beach inc. at Pompano Beach Golf Course (Palms Course) 9 holes: Medalist Fiona Manelas (CG) 43; Narine Tokatlian-Maltez (WA) 45; Ashley Gordon (CG) 46; Kate Mackie (CG) 47; Olivia Faber (WA) 49; Maria Weimerslage (WA) 50; Jodi Hollingsworth (WA) 51; Kennedy Bhola (PB) 55; Sofia Cabral (WA) 58; Elle Bernhardt (CG) 61; Gwen Michel (CG) 62.

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Compiled by Jim Varsallone

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