FHSAA Hall of Fame class announced. Plus Carrollton cross-country and more
The Florida High School Athletic Association announced eight new members into the Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame, including four with South Florida ties.
With the 35th induction class, the FHSAA Hall of Fame celebrates more than 104 years of interscholastic competition featuring some of the most accomplished student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and officials from the state of Florida.
“We are honored to celebrate these eight remarkable individuals whose contributions have left a lasting mark on interscholastic athletics in Florida, “said FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon. “It is with great pride that we welcome them as the FHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2025.”
Here are the four nominees with South Florida ties.
Craig Curry, a trailblazing student-athlete in Florida high school athletics, remembered not only for his exceptional talent on the field but also for his courage and leadership in the face of social change. In 1965, when federal desegregation closed George Washington Carver High School, Curry crossed the racial divide to enroll at historically white Coral Gables Senior High School. There, he made history as the school’s first Black quarterback, a groundbreaking role that faced intense opposition at the time yet ultimately helped reshape the landscape of Florida high school sports. Curry quickly proved himself as both a dynamic athlete and an inspirational leader. In 1966, he led the Cavaliers to a stunning 20–7 upset victory over defending state champion Miami High School. His unforgettable senior season in 1967 became one of the most dominant campaigns in Florida history. Under his leadership, Coral Gables posted a perfect 13–0 record, captured the large-school state championship, and was later honored as the “Team of the Century” by the Florida High School Athletic Association. That powerhouse squad scored 410 points while surrendering only 26, highlighted by three consecutive 39–0 victories over Columbus, MacArthur, and Southwest, as well as a 16–0 triumph over national champion Miami High in the Orange Bowl. Known by some as “The Negro Quarterback,” Curry embraced the title and transformed it into a symbol of pride and excellence, breaking stereotypes on his terms. Much like Jackie Robinson in baseball, Curry’s resilience and success on the football field helped bridge racial divides, forging unity at Coral Gables Senior High and in the surrounding community. After high school, Curry continued his athletic and academic journey at the University of Minnesota, where he became one of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten while earning degrees in psychology and business. In 1972, he was selected in the 8th round of the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, becoming the franchise’s first African American quarterback draftee. He ultimately pursued a career beyond professional football, excelling as an educator, athletics administrator, corporate leader, and author. His book, Raising the Bar, tells the inspiring story of how he transformed a once-divided school, achieving both athletic success and lasting racial harmony. Curry’s impact has been recognized far beyond the football field. In 2017, the City of Coral Gables officially declared June 13 as “Craig Curry Day,” honoring his historic role as part of the school’s first integrated graduating class and celebrating his legacy as a pioneer in athletics, education, and leadership. Through talent, courage, and perseverance, Craig Curry redefined what it meant to be a quarterback and a leader. His career stands as a testament to the unifying power of sports and his enduring influence as one of Florida’s true trailblazers.
Paul Green, an esteemed visionary leader in educational athletics is best known for establishing the third-largest junior high school sports program in the United States. A dedicated coach, educator, administrator and teacher, Green built his career on the belief that athletics provide young people with the foundation for discipline, teamwork, and lifelong success. In 1959, his family moved to southwest Miami, Florida, where Coach Green began coaching football and boys junior varsity basketball alongside Marshall University graduate Coach Chuck Fieldson at Miami Beach Senior High School. In 1966, he accepted a position as Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher at the newly opened Glades Junior High School in southwest Miami-Dade County. There, he launched an innovative intramural program, built an obstacle course, and opened the athletic fields for youth baseball, softball, and soccer. That same year, Green also took on the responsibility of organizing and administrating all of Dade County’s junior high school athletics; a role he held from 1966 to 1986. As an administrator, coach, teacher and contest official he oversaw scheduling, officiating, and program development across the district. Under his leadership, and through his mentoring of countless young teachers and coaches, the Dade County Junior High School Sports Program grew into the third-largest junior high program in the nation, touching the lives of thousands of student-athletes and their families. He collaborated with coaches, coordinated officials, expanded athletic opportunities across numerous sports, and opened his facilities to support local youth associations. Coach Green’s vision extended far beyond junior high. By establishing a robust “feeder system” for high schools, he helped coaches across Miami-Dade know which athletes would be entering their programs in the future. His efforts ensured that high schools received well-prepared athletes who had already competed in a wide range of sports, including flag football, wrestling, softball, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, swimming, diving, golf, tennis, and cheerleading. This pipeline not only elevated the level of play but also helped build communities, traditions, and ultimately successful high school athletic programs throughout the county. Respected statewide, Green’s influence reached well beyond his own community. His pioneering model became a standard for other districts, strengthening the structure of interscholastic sports across Florida. His legacy is defined not just by the size of the program he built but by the countless student-athletes whose lives were shaped by his commitment to opportunity, mentorship, and community. Coach Paul Green was a contributor to the lives of many student-athletes, coaches, and officials during his career. His impact spans many years and multiple areas: as a coach, FHSAA official, and community administrator.
Arman Hall, a standout sprinter from St. Thomas Aquinas High School (2008–2012), is recognized as one of the most accomplished track and field athletes in Florida high school history. During his four years with the Raiders, Hall helped lead his team to four consecutive FHSAA Track and Field State Championships, while also guiding St. Thomas Aquinas to the 2011 ESPN National High School Track and Field Championship. Individually, Hall’s dominance was unmatched. As a junior, he captured state titles in the 200 and 400 meters, won both events at the prestigious Bob Hayes Invitational, and later claimed gold medals in the 400 meters and Sprint Medley Relay at the World Youth Championships. That season, he also recorded the nation’s fastest high school times in both the 200 and 400 meters. His senior year was equally impressive, as he swept the 200, 400, and 4x400 relay at the state championships and was named the 2012 Florida Gatorade Track and Field Male Athlete of the Year. On the international stage, Hall continued to shine. At the 2011 World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain, he earned gold medals in the 400 meters, 4x100 relay, and 4x400 relay, with his 400-meter time of 45.39 ranking among the fastest ever run by a Florida high schooler. Hall continued his career at the University of Florida, where he became a 3-time NCAA Champion, 10-time Outdoor All-American, and 7-time Indoor All-American. In 2014, he was honored as the SEC Men’s Indoor Runner of the Year after winning the SEC Commissioner’s Indoor Track Trophy, and that same year, he earned the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association Indoor South Region Men’s Athlete of the Year award. During his time at the University of Florida, Hall was a member of the 2013 World Championships Men’s 4x400 relay that won the gold medal in Moscow, Russia. He also won the 2016 NCAA Outdoor 400 meters championship while helping the Gators capture the 2012 and 2016 NCAA Outdoor Team Championships. On the world stage, Hall made history in 2014 when, at just 19 years old, he won a gold medal at the IAAF World Championships, becoming the youngest American male ever to do so. His career reached its pinnacle at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where he ran the leadoff leg for the United States’ gold medal-winning 4x400 meter relay team alongside Tony McQuay, Gil Roberts, and LaShawn Merritt. Following his competitive career, Hall transitioned to coaching, where his impact has been immediate. In 2021–22, he led Miami Killian High School to its first FHSAA state championship in more than 15 years, highlighted by a 4x100 relay state title. In 2023, he joined New Mexico Junior College as the Assistant Sprints and Hurdles Coach for both the men’s and women’s teams, guiding both programs to NJCAA Indoor and Outdoor National Championships. Hall’s remarkable achievements have been recognized beyond the track. He was named one of the Gainesville Sun’s “35 of the Best Black Athletes Born in Florida” in 2022 and was inducted into the Bob Hayes Track Meet Hall of Fame Class of 2024. From his record-breaking high school career to his Olympic triumph and emerging success as a coach, Arman Hall’s legacy continues to inspire student-athletes in Florida and beyond.
Alan Keen, a true visionary in Florida high school athletics, dedicated more than three decades to shaping the lives of student-athletes and advancing the growth of interscholastic sports. He began his coaching career at Glades Junior High in 1967 before moving to Richmond Heights Junior High (now Middle School), where he built a sports program that became a model of excellence throughout Miami-Dade County. A longtime physical education teacher, Keen inspired students both in the classroom and on the playing field, instilling values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Keen’s leadership extended far beyond his own school. He oversaw middle school athletic competitions across multiple sports in Miami-Dade County and coordinated athletic events for both middle and high school programs at the County Youth Fair. Alongside Coach Paul Green, Keen co-created the Junior High School Interscholastic Sports “Feeder System,” a groundbreaking model that connected youth leagues to high schools, while also creating a pipeline that extended to colleges and professional programs. He has also served as Co-Founder and Administrator of the Dade County Junior High School Interscholastic Sports Program. His vision and dedication strengthened athletic and educational opportunities for young people across South Florida, an impact that continues today. Keen also made his mark as an official and administrator in multiple sports. He officiated collegiate baseball for 35 years and served as commissioner of the South Florida College Baseball Umpires Association for 14 years. In addition, he officiated volleyball, basketball, and baseball at both the high school and collegiate levels, working numerous district and regional tournaments. For the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC), Keen served as a basketball official from 1968 to 2003 and as a baseball umpire from 1967 to 2003. His commitment to fairness, professionalism, and mentorship elevated officiating standards across the region and provided guidance to countless young officials. One of Keen’s most enduring contributions to Miami-Dade County sports was his 51-year tenure (1971–2021) as a public address announcer for high school football games at Central, Tamiami, and Tropical Stadiums. His distinctive voice became synonymous with Friday night football, bringing excitement, energy, and a sense of tradition to generations of student-athletes and fans. More than just an announcer, Keen became part of the fabric of Miami high school football, creating memories that still resonate throughout the community. Keen’s lifetime of dedication has been recognized with numerous honors. In 2000, he was inducted into the Amateur Baseball Umpires Association Hall of Fame in Chicago. He is also a member of the Circle of Honor at his alma mater, Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine, where he excelled in baseball, football, and basketball. On May 26, 1999, the City of Miami honored him with “Coach Alan Keen Day” in recognition of his 30-year association with the 500 Role Models of Excellence Program. In 2012, Richmond Heights Middle School further cemented his legacy by naming its fitness center after him. Throughout his career, Keen also served as a mentor to countless young coaches, officials, and educators, instilling in them the same passion for athletics and education that has defined his life’s work. His enduring commitment to student-athletes, colleagues, and the community has left an indelible mark on Florida high school sports. Alan Keen’s legacy is one of vision, leadership, and service. Through his decades as a teacher, coach, official, announcer, and administrator, he helped build a foundation that continues to support and inspire generations of student-athletes across Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida.
Golf
Axel Monssoh, an 8th grader, led the Ransom Everglades boys’ golf team to the championship of the Wolverine Classic, hosted by Belen Jesuit at Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Miami.
Monssoh won medalist honors, placing first with 5-under par 66. That was six strokes better than runner-up Conrad Weeman of Gulliver Prep.
Team (par 284): 1. Champion Ransom Everglades 287 (+3); 2. Florida Christian 294 (+7); 3. Miami Country Day 304 (+20); 4. Westminster Christian 309 (+25); 5. Gulliver Prep 312 (+28); 6. Doral 319 (+35); 7. Belen Jesuit I 321 (+37) True North 341 (+57); 8. Riviera Prep 344 (+60); 9. Belen Jesuit II 360 (+76).
Individual (par 71): 1. Medalist Axel Monssoh (Ransom Everglades) 66 (-5); 2. Conrad Weeman (Gulliver Prep) 72 (+1); 3. Hugo Stenstrom (Ransom Everglades), Cole Durham (Ransom Everglades) and Matthew Hernandez (Florida Christian) 73 (+2); 6. Leo Oberbeck (Riviera Prep) 74 (+3); 7. Eros Razuri-Hoyos (Florida Christian), Jack Smith (Miami Country Day) and Navraj Suri (Ransom Everglades) 75 (+4); 10. Lance Zhang (Miami Country Day), Kalani Centeno (Florida Christian), Marley Caudie (Belen Jesuit) and Jake Suarez (Westminster Christian) 76 (+5).
Ransom Everglades followed-up by beating Miami Country Day in head-to-head action.
BOYS: Ransom Everglades 145 (+5), Miami Country Day 155 (+15) at Miami Shores Country Club (team par 140); (individual par 35): Medalists Mathew Puntikov (RE) and Pablo Munoz Montes (RE) 34 (-1); Lance Zhang (MCD) 36 (+1); PJ Clingan (RE) 37 (+2); Jack Smith (MCD) 38 (+3).
More golf
The Belen Jesuit boys’ golf team finished ninth of 16 teams at the South Florida PGA East Coast High School Championship at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart.
The Wolverines were led by Matthew Gonzalez ‘27, Daniel Garcia ‘26 and Marley Caudle ‘28, each with a round in the 70s. Gonzalez managed two rounds in the 70s to finish 12th of 80 golfers with 154 (78-76).
Then Belen was 12th of 16 teams at the South Florida PGA West Coast High School Championship on the Talon Course at TwinEagles Club in Naples.
The Wolverines were led by Matthew Gonzalez ‘27 and Ryan Nieto ‘27 with two rounds in the 70s and Daniel Garcia ‘26 with a round in the 70s.
“It was a solid performance by the team as a whole and a great outing Matthew and for our 7th grader Thomas Zur, as he continues to get experience and comfortable playing from the longer distances of the varsity level,” said Belen Head Coach Carlos Rodriguez.
BOYS: Florida Christian School 154, Westminster Christian 161, Lasalle 184 at Crandon Park Golf Course (par 35): Medalist Kalani Centeno (FCS) 36; Jake Suarez (WC) 38; Eros Razuri Hoyos (FCS), Matthew Hernández (FCS) and Michel Pierson (WC) 39; Agustín Bunuel (FCS) 40.
GIRLS: Catholic Quad Match: Carrollton 166; Archbishop McCarthy 176; Lourdes 189; Cardinal Gibbons 192 at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs (9 holes): CG: Elizabeth Lee 44; Kate Mackie and Fiona Manelas 45; Ashley Gordon 58.
Cross-country
Carrollton junior Daniela Hernandez finished first of 278 runners in the girls’ 1A-2A race at the annual Spanish River Cross-Country Invitational at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton.
Hernandez won the 5k (3.1-mile) run in 18 minutes and 42 seconds. This marks the second time she’s won this race; the first in 2023. In 2024 she was runner-up.
Junior teammate Gabriella Socarras finished 22nd in 20:48 in 1A-2A girls, and the Cyclones placed second in 2A girls.
Cardinal Gibbons won the team title in 2A girls, and Westminster Academy made it a Fort Lauderdale sweep by winning the 1A team championship. Gulliver Prep earned the boys’ team title in 2A.
GIRLS: 1A: Top local teams of 15 teams: 1. Champion Westminster Academy 51; 5. South Florida HEAT 151; 9. AIE Charter 230; 10, Florida Christian School 233.
2A: Top local teams of 14 teams: 1. Champion Cardinal Gibbons 80, 2. Carrollton 87; 3. Coral Springs Charter 116; 5. Ransom Everglades 148; 6. Gulliver Prep 154; 7. Calvary Christian 161; 10. Miami Country Day 234.
1A-2A: Top local individual results of 278 runners: 1. Champion Daniela Hernandez (Carr) 18:42.9; 4. Claire Chanon (CG) 19:39.5; 5. Noelle Richardson (WA) 19:43.8; 6. Amelia Ziolkowski (MCD) 19:45.3; 7. Naomie Debomy (SFH) 19:45.7; 8. Molly Murphy (CG) 19:55.4; 9. Anna Block (RE) 20:05.4; 10. Allison Albrect 20:12.1.
BOYS: 1A: Top local teams of 20 teams: 3. Westminster Academy 134; 4. Sheridan Hills 166; 5. Palmer Trinity 169; 9. South Florida HEAT 236.
2A: Top local teams of 22 teams: 1. Champion Gulliver Prep 31; 2. North Broward Prep 114; 3. Ransom Everglades 145; 4. Pine Crest 158; 6. Mater Lakes 163; 8. Miami Country Day 220; 9. Calvary Christian 241.
1A-2A: Top local individual results of 362 runners: 2. Wills Gillis (NBP) 16:22.2; 4. Adrian Iziliaev (GP) 16:32; 6. Kevin Aguilar (ML) 16:35.1; 7. Joseph Dorn (SFH) 16:35.6; 8. Emilio Perez-Garcia (GP) 16:36.3; 9. Kayaan Ghaffar (GP) 16:47.1.
More cross-country
The better weather allowed the Riviera Prep cross-country program to complete its first race.
The Bulldogs competed against Spanish River in Boca Raton.
Top runners for Riviera Prep: Sabrina Martinez sixth place in 20:30; 8th grader Petra Rouzier in 22:34, more than 1 minute better than her previous personal best; Michael Martinez in 17:49, shaved four seconds off his PR; Steven Brooks in 18:26, cut almost 1 minute from his previous PR; Ben Jenkins in 21.41, which is 10 seconds under his last PR.
Then Riviera Prep ran against host Palmer Trinity.
Top runners for Riviera Prep: Sabrina Martinez first place in 20:50; Petra Rouzier sixth in 23:27; Michael Martinez eighth in 18:38:9; Steven Brooks sixth in a personal best 18:07.
Bowling
Ferguson bowling continues undefeated at 8-0. Krop is undefeated, too.
The Falcoms boys’ team defeated Coral Reef 7-0, and the girls did the same.
Krop swept American, Goleman and Reagan.
BOYS: Coral Park d. JC Bermudez 7-0: CP: Christian Cancio high game 257, high series 673. JCB: Jayden Nevers high game 158, series 478. CP 4-2.
BOYS: Krop d. Reagan 7-0: Kyle Sweeting (K) high game 185, high series 516; Ethaen Fleuridor (K) high game 191, series 514; Felipe Rivero (R) high game 189, series 511. Krop 5-0.
BOYS: Krop d. American 7-0: Kyle Sweeting (K) high game 223, high series 547; Legend Parmer (K) high game 183, series 510; Luciano Mesa (A) high game 126, series 329. Krop 4-0.
BOYS: Krop d. Goleman 7-0: Duron Blash (K) high game 236, high series 611; Kyle Sweeting (K) high game 215, series 572; Keny Belarour (G) high game 202. Krop 3-0.
BOYS: Ferguson d. Coral Reef 7-0: Ferguson high games by Jesus Prieto (279), Rashawn Viart (255), Diego Peñabaz (233), Dylan Jaramillo (190) and Damien Maldonado (194). High series tied by Jesus Prieto and Diego Peñabaz (542). Coral Reef high game by Jorge Vasuez (192). Ferg 8-0.
GIRLS: Krop d. Reagan 7-0: Joselyn Reyes-Clark (K) high game 178, high series 426; Elizabeth Timmons high game 130, series 355; Mariangel (A) high game 102, series 263. Krop 4-0.
GIRLS: Krop d. American 7-0: Joselyn Reyes-Clark (K) high game 190, high series 461; Immacula Germain (K) high game 127, series 347; Elizabeth Duarte (A) high game 105, series 298. Krop 3-0.
GIRLS: Krop d. Goleman 7-0: Joselyn Reyes-Clark (K) high game 169, high series 424; Elizabeth Timmons (K) high game 140, series 393. Jai Castillo (G) high game 113, series 312. Krop 2-0.
GIRLS: Ferguson d. Coral Reef 7-0: Angelie Brito high game 190, high series 530; Emma Jaramillo high game 142; Isabella Jaramillo high game 154. Ferg 8-0.
Volleyball
Destiny Wiggins of North Broward Prep is having an outstandig season for the 15-2 Eagles.
Returning this season from an ACL tear, the senior libreo is one of the most consistent and dominant defensive players in South Florida.
Wiggins is ranked 37th in Florida, sixth in Class 4A and first in District 14-4A for digs by MaxPreps. She is also ranked the No.2 libero in Florida by PrepDig.
Wiggins tolaled 31 digs vs. Boca Raton Christian, 29 digs vs. Cypress Bay, 25 digs vs. Pine Crest, and 18 digs vs. Archbishop McCarthy. She was MaxPreps Player of the Match against Boca Raton Christian and was featured in MaxPreps Team Reports for consecutive matches with 25-plus digs.
Plus, Wiggins broke the North Broward Prep all-time record for aces and for digs.
She also competes nationally for Wildfire Volleyball Club (18 Open).
LaSalle d. SLAM 25-17, 25-21, 25-22: Sofia Dean 1 kill, 30 assists, 6 digs; Sofia Rosales 1 ace, 7 digs; Alex Gonzalez 1 ace, 10 kills, 15 digs. LaS 11-9.
Swimming
GIRLS: Hialeah Gardens 72, Coral Gables 58; Hialeah Gardens 72, Carol City 2; Coral Gables 58, Carol City 2: Swimmers of the Meet: Estella Beltrami (HG) won 200 IM and 100 fly; Yrika Dorado (HG) won 100 free and 50 free; Paloma Morales (CG) won 200 free and 500 free.
BOYS: Coral Gables 80, Hialeah Gardens 48; Coral Gables 80, Carol City 3; Hialeah Gardens 48, Coral City 3: Swimmers of the Meet: Jacob Ellis (CG) won 200 IM and 100 back; Neil Morada (CG) won 100 fly; Derek Monjarrez (HG) won 50 free.
Football
Key West 36, St. Brendan 14: StB: Geovanni Tobon 13-Yd TD Pass From Nicholas Gobel (Alejandro Martinez Kick); Jakeem Ferguson 12-Yd TD Pass From Ethan Miller (Alejandro Martinez Kick). Stats: QB E.Miller 9-of-18 passing, 130 yds, 1 TD; N.Gobel 6-of-12 passing, 46 yds, 1 TD; J.Carmichael 4 rec, 69 yds, 2 tkls, 3 asts; J.Ferguson 5 rec, 36 yds, 1 TD; J.Canas 3 rec, 33 yds; C.Henfield 2 rec, 25 yds; G.Tobon 1 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD; J.Hernandez 1 rec, 12 yds; B.Perez 4 tkls, 9 asts, 2 TFL; M.Naranjo 1 tkl, 6 asts; Z.Tovio-Garcia 1 tkl, 4 asts; C.Becker 1 tkl, 3 asts, 1 fum rec; A.Martinez 4 punts, 30 avg, 2 PATs. StB 5-2, KW 7-1.
Send sports results
For high schools in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, if you have varsity sports results and top performers (with stats), email hssports@miamiherald.com.
They will run in the newspaper and online. Photos accepted, too. No deadline. You will be alerted when it will appear in the newspaper and online.
Also, some will be considered for athlete of the week nominations.
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Compiled by Jim Varsallone
jvarsallone@miamiherald.com
