Columbus boys’ volleyball tops Coral Park
The Columbus boys’ volleyball team remained undefeated after a four-set 25-11, 21-25, 25-21, 25-20 victory over Coral Park on Monday afternoon.
Eddie deArcos had four aces and 30 digs for the Explorers (7-0). Logan Plummer registered 15 kills, 10 digs and two blocks.
Alex Suarez had seven kills, two blocks and two digs.
▪ Columbus d. Coral Park (25-11, 21-25, 25-21, 25-20): Alex Suarez 7 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs. Eddie deArcos 4 aces, 30 digs. Logan Plummer 15 kills, 10 digs, 2 blocks. COL 7-0.
▪ Cardinal Gibbons d. Cypress Bay (25-14, 20-25, 25-19, 25-14): JT Martin 7 points, 6 blocks, 14 kills, 4 digs. Matt Rodriguez 20 points, 10 digs, 2 assists.
SLAM d. Hillel (25-16, 29-27, 22-22): Alex Reyes 19 kills, 10 points. Daniel Thews 11 kills, 8 points. AJ Alvarez 35 assists. SA 7-4.
▪ La Salle d. Florida Christian (25-22, 25-17, 25-18): Derek Bernabeu 5 kills, 2 blocks. Josten Borgella 5 Kills, 5 digs. Miguel Marrone 3 Kills, 1 block. Nicholas Doismeadios 12 Assist, 3 Aces. LS 3-8.
▪ Coral Reef d. Westminster (25-10, 25-21, 25-19): Horacio "Cito" Ruiz-Lugo 13 kills, 11 digs. Alberto Gamonal 9 kills, 6 digs. Andrew Arabitg 9 kills, 4 digs. Neil Kotun 33 assists, 6 digs. CR 8-1.
▪ Flanagan d. St. Thomas Aquinas (26-24, 14-25, 16-25, 28-26, 11-15): STA (2-3): Chad Cerutti 6 kills, 2 blocks. Nick Rowe 7 kills, block, 3 digs.
▪ Hialeah Miami Lakes d. Hebrew: Franky Zamora 5 kills, 25 assists. Abraham Castillo 15 kills, 3 blocks. Andrew Uria 10 kills, 12 digs, 3 blocks. Ariel Centurion 18 digs. HML 6-4.
▪ Late Saturday, SLAM Tournament — SLAM d. Hialeah Miami Lakes (25-16, 25-22): Alex Reyes 8 kills. Daniel Thews 8 kills, 8 points. AJ Alvarez 20 assists, 10 points. SL 6-4.
▪ Late Saturday, SLAM Tournament — SLAM d. Mater Lakes (26-24, 26-24): Rex Reilly 5 blocks. Connor Reilly 4 kills, 8 points. AJ Alvarez 20 assists, 10 points. SL 5-4.
SOFTBALL
▪ Palmetto 15, Southridge 0: Daijaa Williams (5-0), 0H, 5 K's, CG. Lauren Margolis 2-2, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI. Brittany Phillips 2-2, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI. Jailah Williams 2-2, 2 R, 2 RBI. PAL 14-1.
▪ Coral Gables 19, Coral Park 0: Emma Cavo (4-3), 0H, 5 K's, 2-2, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R. Kylie Santana 2-2, 2 BB, 2B, 2 RBI, SB, 2 R. Rebecca Rodriguez 1-2, 2B, HBP, 2 RBI, 2 R. CG 10-8.
▪ Carrollton 16, Palmer Trinity 0: Melanie Florez (4-10). Victoria Lopez-Trujillo 3-3. 3 RBI, 3 R. Dani Mora 2-3, RBI, 2 R. Caro Fernandez 1-2, 3 RBI, R. CAR 4-10.
▪ Pace 6, Archbishop Carroll 3: Cassidy Zeigler 6 IP, 8 K’s. Sofia Dominguez 2-3, 2B, 3B.
▪ Late Saturday, Slamfest Tournament —Gulliver 9, Marathon 5: D. Jones (4-0), 3 IP, 4 K's. Kayla Jensen 1-2, RBI, 2 R, 2 SB, BB. Jessie Rivera 2-4, GS, 5 RBI, R. GUL 7-3.
BASEBALL
▪ Ransom Everglades 6, iCase Academy 2: Steve Vinson (5-1), 6 IP, 0 ER, 8 K’s. Ryan Moralejo 1-2, 2 R, 2 RBI. Ilan Lindenfeld 1-2, R, 2 RBI. RE 8-3.
▪ Archbishop Carroll 17, Somerset Academy 0: Sal Lorenzo (1-0), 2 IP, 0R, 0 H, 5 K’s, 1-1, 2 R, 2 RBI. Alex Perez 1-1, RBI, R. Ryan Pereda 1-3, 4 RBI, 2 R. ACC 11-2.
GIRLS’ TENNIS
▪ Gulliver 6, Riviera 1: 2. Ysabel Gonzalez Rico 8-4. 3. Estefi Navarro 8-0. 4. Lindy Lyons 8-0. 5. Tatiana Ramirez. GUL 11-0.
BOYS’ TENNIS
▪ Gulliver 6, Riviera 1: 1. Andre Libnic 9-7. 3. Christian Otero 8-2. 4. Ryan Hellinger 8-0. 5. Rodrigo Carrascosa 8-6. GUL 9-2.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
▪ Ransom 18, Palmer Trinity 7: RE (8-1-1): Calliste Skouris 3 goals. Bridget Turner 7 goals. Lala Cohen 5 goals. PT: Valentina Lopez 2 goals. Allie Esco 2 goals.
FLAG FOOTBALL
▪ Hialeah 27, Mater 6: HIA (3-0): Ja’Keira Betties 96 yds rushing, 2 TD (rush,pass). Jakaria Davis 55 yds rushing, INT, 2 TD (rush, int). Malikah Campbell 2 INT.
GIRLS’ WATER POLO
▪ South Broward 17, Cooper City 3: Tatum Skove 10 saves, assist. Raquel Jimenez 3 goals, 2 assists, 6 steals. Madison Martinez 5 goals, 3 assists, 8 steals. Courtny Cook 3 goals, 2 assists, 3 steals. SB 14-2.
BOYS’ WATER POLO
▪ South Broward 15, Cooper City 12: Tyler Lopez 5 goals, 2 assists, 7 steals. Romario Defour 3 goals, 2 Steals, block. Daulton Lagman 10 saves. Jack Lucas 2 goals, 6 assists, 3 steals. SB 8-4.
TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE
BASEBALL
Miami Senior @ South Miami, 3:30
Brito Miami Private @ Somerset, 3:30
Southwest @ Varela, 3:30
Homestead @ Killian, 3:30
Miami Beach @ Coral Park, 3:30
University School @ SLAM Charter, 3:30
Southridge @ Palmetto, 3:30
Dade Christian @ Archbishop Curley, 4
Gulliver @ Keys Gate Charter, 4
Westwood Christian @ Palmer Trinity, 4
Island Christian @ Miami Christian, 4
Hialeah Educational Academy @ Calvary Christian Academy, 4
Braddock @ Christopher Columbus, 6
Coral Reef Senior @ South Dade, 7
Somerset Academy @ Florida Christian,7
Saint Brendan @ La Salle, 7
iMater @ Monsignor Edward Pace, 7
SOFTBALL
Goleman @ Mourning, 3
Hialeah Gardens @ Ronald Reagan, 3:30
Central @ North Miami, 3:30
North Miami Beach @ Miami Norland, 3:30
Hialeah Miami Lakes @ Miami Jackson, 3:30
Miami Springs @ Miami Northwestern, 3:30
Killian @ Coral Reef, 3:30
Key West @ Keys Gate Charter, 3:30
Carol City @ Miami Beach, 3:30
Everglades Prep @ Somerset, 4
Calvary Christian Academy @ American, 4
Colonial Christian @ Princeton Christian, 4
Westland High School @ Miami Sunset, 4
Island Christian @ Miami Christian, 4
Greater Miami Academy @ Palm Glades Preparatory, 4
Carrollton @ Archbishop Coleman, 4
Palmer Trinity School @ SLAM Charter, 4
Homestead @ Miami Palmetto, 4
Miami Country Day School @ La Salle, 6
Ferguson @ Southwest, 7
Terra Environment Research Institute @ Doral Academy, 7
Southridge @ South Dade, 7
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
Mater Lakes @ Hialeah Gardens, 3:30
Pace @ North Miami, 4
American @ Mourning, 4
Westwood Christian @ Sunset, 4
Hialeah Educational Academy @ Krop, 4
Southwest @ Coral Gables, 5
Belen @ Greater Miami Academy, 5
Braddock @ Ferguson, 5
Archimedean @ Varela, 6
Last week’s best Miami-Dade performances
TEAM OF THE WEEK
The Killian boys’ volleyball team won the Gold championship of the SLAM Invitational. Jason Harris led the Cougars with clutch performances throughout the tournament.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Brian Perez, Doral, baseball: Perez went a combined 5 for 6 with a home run, three doubles and six RBI and on the mound picked up two saves and three strikeouts in two innings pitched to lead the Firebirds to wins over Coral Park, Hialeah and Dade Christian.
Jose Grana, Southwest, baseball: Grana pitched a shutout and struck out six as the Eagles beat Columbus 10-0.
Ally Mena, Westminster Christian, softball: Mena went 3 for 5 with two home runs and three RBI to lead the Warriors to a 9-7 win over Cooper City at the SlamFest.
Milton Ingraham, Dade Christian, boys’ track and field: Ingraham won the discus with a top throw of 150-02 at the Crusader Invitational.
Natalie Varela, Gulliver, girls’ track and field: Varela ran a time of 5:04.55 to win the 1,600 meters at the Crusader Invitational.
Matthew Fung, Palmetto, boys’ tennis: Fung won his No. 1 singles match to lead Palmetto to a win over Ransom.
Ansofi Wreder, Palmetto, girls’ tennis: Wreder won her No. 1 singles matches to lead the Panthers to wins over Lourdes and Ransom.
Carlos Clavijo, St. Brendan, boys’ lacrosse: Clavijo had 10 goals each in games against Westminster Christian and John Carroll Catholic.
Caio Jordao, Gulliver, boys’ water polo: Jordao had three goals and six steals to lead the Raiders to a 7-6 win over Orlando Boone.
Elaine Lowinger, Mourning, girls’ water polo: Lowinger had 13 saves to lead the Sharks to an 8-7 win over Miami Beach.
Riain Festge, Mourning, boys’ volleyball: Festge had 10 assists and 14 digs to lead the Sharks in the Silver bracket championship win over Hialeah Gardens at the SLAM Invitational.
Miiya Stubbs, Miami Beach, flag football: Stubbs had five interceptions and returned three for touchdowns in two games for the Hi-Tides.
Dayron Garcia, Southwest, badminton: Garcia won the boys’ singles Youth Fair championship with a 22-20, 21-15 win.
Patty Miranda, Goleman, badminton: Miranda won the girls’ singles Youth Fair championship with a 26-24, 21-13 win.
Andre C. Fernandez
Last week’s best Broward performances
TEAM OF THE WEEK
Hannah Sipos went 4 for 4 with three runs and RBI and Madison Camby gave up two unearned runs on three hits and struck out five to lead the American Heritage softball team (11-3) to a 12-2 victory over Jensen Beach in the SlamFest Tournament gray bracket title.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Michelle Eisenberg, Cypress Bay, girls’ tennis: Eisenberg won at No. 1 singles to lead the Lightning over Everglades 6-1.
Taylor Streda, Douglas, boys’ tennis: Streda won at No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles to lead the Eagles over Pompano Beach 6-1.
Tori Maxson, Westminster Academy, girls’ water polo: Maxson had four goals to lead the lions (9-0) over Barbara Goleman 14-3.
Ryan Seilkop, Chaminade, boys’ volleyball: Seilkop had 32 assists, 18 points, seven aces and 10 kills to lead the Lions over McArthur in five sets.
Sarah Wollaston, Somerset Academy, girls’ track: Wollaston won the 100 meters (11.98) and finished second in the 200 at the Miramar Relays.
Cassidy Crump, Calvary Christian, softball: Crump went 4 for 4 with three RBI to lead the Eagles over Coral Gables 15-0 for the SlamFest Tournament white bracket title.
Sunyajea Johnson, Strananah, flag football: Johnson threw two touchdown passes to lead the Dragons (3-0) over Archbishop McCarthy 12-0.
Nick MacDonald, Flanagan, baseball: MacDonald allowed four hits and struck out 10 lead the Falcons over rival West Broward 9-3.
Fabian Lyon
The Miami Herald’s South Florida Rankings
BASEBALL
1. Arch. McCarthy (11-0)
2. Douglas (10-1)
3. South Dade (9-1)
4. Flanagan (9-1)
5. Fla. Christian (8-3)
6. West. Christian (12-2)
7. Somerset (10-3)
8. Am. Heritage (8-2)
9. Gulliver (10-4)
10. Monsignor Pace (8-4)
Under consideration: Nova (10-1), Chaminade-Madonna (7-4), St. Thomas Aquinas (8-3), SLAM (9-3), Southridge (7-5), North Broward Prep (7-3), Goleman (11-1), Killian (7-3), Hialeah Gardens (10-2).
SOFTBALL
1. Am. Heritage (13-0)
2. C.S.Charter (14-1)
3. St. Thomas (11-3)
4. West. Christian (11-4)
5. Pines Charter (12-1)
6. Palmetto (13-3)
7. Monarch (13-1)
8. Gulliver (6-2)
9. Western (14-4)
10. Cooper City (9-4)
Under consideration: Westminster Academy (9-2), Doral Academy (8-4), South Dade (8-4), Douglas (8-4).
This story was originally published March 14, 2016 at 11:44 PM with the headline "Columbus boys’ volleyball tops Coral Park."