Miami Norland standout Dewan Huell is selected for McDonald’s All-American game
Dewan Huell stood in front of a poster Tuesday that had pictures of Kevin Durant, LeBron James and James Harden, just to name a few.
Huell is getting an opportunity to do something those NBA stars all did in their high school days.
Huell, Norland’s star 6-9, 230-pound senior power forward, was formally invited to the 39th annual McDonald’s All-American game during a ceremony at the Vikings’ gym.
“It’s a blessing knowing I’m getting a chance like this,” Huell said. “It doesn’t happen very often. Looking back at this wall, it’s amazing to be in the same position those guys were in. Hopefully, in the future, I’ll be in the same place they are now.”
Huell, a University of Miami signee, will be among the 24 players chosen for the prestigious event to be held at 9 p.m. March 30 at the United Center in Chicago. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Huell, ranked No. 23 in the nation by ESPN.com, was said to be the sixth player all-time from the area to be chosen for the game.
This season, Huell is averaging 14.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game as he attempts to lead Norland (17-3 so far this season) to a fifth consecutive state championship, which would match a state record.
“This game fits him well,” Norland coach Lawton Williams III said. “He gets to run and jump and show off his skill. I think he can do well. For now, it’s about finishing strong and helping us win five in a row. I’m really happy for him because he worked really hard to get it.”
BASEBALL
Archbishop McCarthy first baseman Alex Toral has been selected to this year’s Under Armour All-America baseball game. Toral, a first-team All-Broward selection, hit .385 with five home runs and 31 RBI last season to help the Mavericks win their fifth state title in the past six seasons.
BOYS’ SOCCER
▪ District 15-5A opening round — Braddock 2, Southwest 1: Fernando Aranguren goal. Matias Gonzalez goal. Sebastian Podgaetz assist. BRA 8-3-7.
▪ District 14-2A quarterfinals — University 2, Pinecrest 2 (3-0 PK’s): Cory Roberts goal, assist. Javan Bullock goal. Gabriel Frydman assist.
▪ District 16-4A Quarterfinals — Mater Academy 3, TERRA 1: Martin Garcia goal, assist. Javier Rojas goal, assist. Branko Barcos goal.
▪ District 16-1A Semifinals — Palmer Trinity 1, Riviera Prep 0: Luca Gilberti goal.
▪ District 12-5A Quarterfinals — Monarch 4, Coral Springs 0: Joao Dos Santos 2 goals. Kevian Ferraz goal, assist. Isaac Bertho goal. Lucas Neves 9 saves, shutout. MON 13-5-3.
▪ District 15-2A Quarterfinals — Mast 2, Chaminade-Madonna 0: Teo Papazian 2 goals. Ryan Hernandez shutout. MA 12-1-4.
▪ District 16-1A Semifinals — Archbishop Coleman 1, Marathon 0.
▪ District 15-2A Quarterfinals — Edison 3, La Salle 2.
▪ District 12-5A Quarterfinals — Atlantic (Delray) 1, Deerfield Beach 0 (PK’s 3-1).
▪ District 12-5A Quarterfinals — Boca Raton 3, Spanish River 1.
▪ District 14-2A Quarterfinals — Cardinal Gibbons 8, International School of Broward 0.
▪ District 15-1A Quarterfinals — International Studies Charter 1, Westwood Christian 0.
▪ District 14-2A Quarterfinals — North Broward Prep 8, FAU High 0.
▪ District 15-1A opening round — Archbishop Curley 2, Greater Miami Academy 0.
▪ District 13-1A — Sagemont 9, Sheridan Hills Christian 0.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
▪ Florida Christian 68 Westminster Christian 60: FC: Rivero 2, Jimenez 3, Dahlan 6, Valdes 23, Pericles 6, Wright 10, Perez 18. WC: Brown 27, Raine 10, Stewart 3, Torres 2, Brigham 8, Avery 6, Square 4. HT: 29-27 WC.
▪ Edison 64, Miami Beach 59: ED: Synvrit 19, Rankin 14, Walton 12, Gay 10, Dorlus 6, Wagnac 3. MB: Melendez 23, Goetz 16, Vasquez 9, Martino 5, Arombula 4, Vincent 2. Three-pointers: Melendez 5. Rebounds: Rankin 12. Assists: Synvrit 4. Steals: Rankin 3. HT: ED 29-25.
▪ Schoolhouse Prep 81, Riviera Prep 45: SHP (13-8): Cail 20, Tompkins 13, Smith 4, Machado 21, Gorban 13, Otano 3, Reyes 4, Avila 2, Ogando 3. RP: Dealegre 10, Clark 5, William 1, Ellis 12, Kieth 10, Matthew 2, Justin 5. Rebounds: Cail 14. Assists: Tompkins 12. Steals: Machado 3. Blocks: Smith 2. Three-pointers: Tompkins 2, Ogando, Gorban. HT: 48-14 SHP.
▪ Doral 48, Killian 21: DA: Nunez 15, Corraliza 13, Fernandez 6, Cobas 4, Castellano 3, Starks 2, Enriquez 2. KIL: King 7, Smith 3, Kate 3, Coscia 3, Caballero 2, Avila 2, Williams 1. Rebounds: Cobas 6. Assists: Starks 3. Steals: Nunez 4. Three-pointers Corraliza 3. HT: 23-13 DA.
▪ Ransom Everglades 67, Hillel 35: RE: C. Bartley 8, J. Cartwright 8, E. Ramos 5, J. Pardo 12, S. Bolduc 2, A. Andris 14, N. Cobb 8, R.J. Kayal 10. HIL: B. Givner 2, B. Zafrani 2, B. Moskovitz 17, J. Wolf 9, S. Budman 2, B. Brener 3. Rebounds: R.J. Kayal 10. Assists: Bartley 8. Steals: Cartwright 3.
▪ Booker T Washington 86, Pace 59: BTW: M. Burnett 28, L . Garnett 4, M. Morris 11, A. Clear 10, A. Dixon 12, K. Henry 2, M. Higgins 17, M. Villanueva 2. MP: Lee St.Fleur 2, I. St. Fleur, D. King 6, A. Del Castillo 13, E. Smart 6, Z. Alvarez 2, D. Ragin, R. Paula 10, P. Brunson 10, S. Stridiron 2. Rebounds:Morris 10. Assist: Burnett 8. Steals: Dixon 3. Three-pointers: Clear 2, Dixon 2, Del Castillo 2, Smart 2, Brunson 1, Paula 1, St. Fleur, King 2. HT: 51-33 BTW.
▪ Archbishop Carroll 70, St. Brendan 31: AC: Silva 18, Cordero 15, Fred 11, Deribeaux 7, Miralles 7, Garcia 6, Aarestrup 3, Villamil 3. SB: Diaz 7, Martinez 6, Iglesias 5, Sanchez 5, Barenechea 5, Rivas 1. Rebounds: Silva 6. Assists: Anglada 6, Villamil 6. Steals: Silva 8. Three-pointers: Silva 4, Cordero 3, Fred 3, Deribeaux 2, Miralles, Aarestrup, Villamil, Iglesias, Diaz, Barenechea.
▪ Palmer Trinity 60, Everglades Prep 42: PT (9-10): Montalvo 22, Diaz 11, Cuellar 10, Alston 7, Friedland 6, Devine 4. EP (10-8): Alaniz 12, Quintanilla 8, Simeon 7, Chinchilla 7, Exposito 2, Pena-Rivas 2, Benvides 2, Santiago 2. HT: PT 28-11. Three-pointers: Montalvo 4, Cuellar 2, Alaniz 2, Quintanilla. Rebounds: Waldman 7. Steals: Cuellar 2. Assists: Friedland 4.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
▪ Keys Gate 54, Palmetto 35: KG (21-3): Denis 15, Velez 15, Calderon 8, Tyre 7, Moore 6, Klinar 3. PAL: Kross 12, Collado 11, Pivik 6, Palmer 4, Va. Collado 2. Three-pointers: Velez 2, Tyre, Klinar, Kross, Collado. HT: KG 37-22.
▪ Palmer Trinity 55, Everglades Prep Academy 14: EP: Lagree 3, Scott 5, Castaneda 4, Hernandez 2. PT (12-3): Bauer 2, Dobrinsky 12, Herling 6, Iglesias 1, James 15, Lewis 6, Pino 11.
▪ Doral 52, St. Brendan 43: DA (20-4): Martinez 25, Barrios 10, Vega 4, Suarez 5, Guerrero 3, Abdala 3, Rondon 2. SB: Pardo 12, Sanchez 10, Armas 7, Dominguez 6, Prieto 5, Diaz 3. HT: 30-21 DA. Three-pointers: Barrios 3. Assist: Martinez 4. Rebounds: Martinez 7.
WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
BOYS’ SOCCER
District 12-5A semifinals at Douglas: Monarch vs. Boca Raton, 6; Delray Atlantic vs. Douglas, 8
District 13-5A semifinals at Cypress Bay: Western vs. Coral Glades, 5; Cypress Bay vs. South Plantation, 7
District 14-5A semifinals at Milander: Krop-Hialeah Gardens-McArthur vs. Cooper City, 5; Flanagan-Hialeah Gardens-McArthur vs. American, 7
District 15-5A semifinals at Columbus: Coral Gables vs. Columbus, 5; Miami Beach vs. Braddock, 7
District 16-5A final at Harris Field: 6
District 16-3A semifinals at Traz Powell: Mourning vs. Miami Springs, 5; Norland vs. Jackson, 7
District 14-2A semifinals at University School: N.Broward Prep vs. C.Springs Charter-Boca St. Andrews winner, 5; Cardinal Gibbons vs. University School, 7
District 15-2A semifinals at Ransom Everglades: Edison vs. Ransom Everglades, 4; MAST vs. Somerset Academy, 7
District 16-2A semifinals: Westminster Christian at Gulliver, 3:30; Key West at Keys Gate, 3:30
District 13-1A semifinals at Westminster Academy: South Florida HEAT vs. Posnack, 5; Westminster Academy vs. Sagemont, 7
District 15-1A semifinals at Kendall Soccer Park: International Studies Charter vs. Archimedean, 2; Archbishop Curley vs. SLAM Academy, 4:30
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
GMAC semifinals at Ferguson: Miami High-Booker T. Washington winner vs. South Miami, 6; Ferguson vs. Norland, 7:30
This story was originally published January 19, 2016 at 10:54 PM with the headline "Miami Norland standout Dewan Huell is selected for McDonald’s All-American game."