Fraticelli scores twice as unbeaten Krop boys’ soccer team reaches GMAC final
Alessandro Fraticelli scored twice, and goalkeepers Luis Hipten and Sebastian Poveda combined on the shutout as the Krop boys’ soccer team handed visiting Palmetto its first loss of the season with 4-0 victory in the GMAC semifinals on Wednesday.
Fraticelli scored in the first half to give the unbeaten Lightning (5-0) a 1-0 advantage. In the second half, Krop pulled away with goals by Moi Jena, Fraticelli and Aaron Guzman. Davin Derival added an assist.
Jeremy Nichols excelled on defense to help key the shutout. Krop, ranked 19th nationally, also beat Columbus and Jackson previously in the tournament.
Krop will host Miami Beach (7-0-3) in the final on Friday.
In the girls’ semifinal, TERRA edged Krop 1-1 (4-3 on PKs). Mai-lisa Atis scored the lone goal for the Lightning (7-1) in regulation.
GIRLS’ SOCCER: Carrollton 3, Palmer Trinity 1: GKP Margarita Miyares five saves; Lexi Molina 1 goal, 1 assist; Sophia Sondon 1 goal; Jaqueline Reed 1 goal; Victoria Quimper 1 assist, Paulina Boudet 1 assist. CARR 6-0-2.
American Heritage 2, Gulliver 1: Savannah Hydes 1 goal, 1 assist; Romi Witek 1 goal; Mia Young 1 assist. AH 2-1.
Pines Charter 8, Hallandale 0: Francesca Brito 3 goals, 1 assist; Jolie Benavides 2 goals; Jada Cabrera 1 goal; Isabella Simko 1 goal; Riley Ahearn 1 goal; Andrea Calderon 1 assist; Natali Brito 1 assist; Tiffany Murillo 1 assist; Katelyn Fernandez 1 assist; Kristen Brown 1 assist. PC 3-2
-
BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Southwest 89, Miami Beach 57: SW (11-1, 4-1 district): Gabriel Gonzalez 29 pts, Joel Aloma 18, Adrian Cruz 18, Carlos Taveras 10, Jose Vargas 10, John Mayora 4. MB: Lucas Gibb 13, Adam Squire 10, Jaylen Coats 10, Elijah Massenburg 6, Crispin Velardi 6, Cedric Jenkins 5, Jerry Johnson 3, Jovahn Saint-vill 2, Max Gotlin 2.
Cardinal Gibbons 91, Coral Springs Charter 40: CG (10-2), CSC (0-5).
-
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Miami High 39, Lourdes 32: Trailing-23-14-at halftime, the Stingarees out scored Lourdes 25-9 in the second half for the come-from-behind win. Kiara Cruz 16 pts (five 3-pointers), 5 stls; Danajah Peterson 11 pts, 8 rebs; Janay Quinn 8 asts, 4 stls; Naire Lucas 6 pts. MH 6-5.
Miami Killian 48, Terra 24: For Killian, Khaliyah Simms 21 pts, 12 rebs; Jada Beneby 12 pts, 5 stls, 4 asts.
Cardinal Gibbons 65, Coral Springs Charter 17: CG (9-2), CSC (1-3).
-
WRESTLING: Cardinal Gibbons 33, Delray Beach 26. Cardinal Gibbons 38, Jensen Beach 34.
-
Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone (jvarsallone@miamiherald.com)
Submit varsity game results
For high schools in Broward and Miami Dade counties, if you have varsity game results for this column, email hssports@miamiherald.com. Varsity only.
All-County varsity forms
A link for All-County ballots were emailed to athletic directors. Varsity coaches and athletic directors, if you still need an All-County link/ballot for Fall sports, email jvarsallone@miamiherald.com. Deadline to submit selections is Jan. 22.
Recognizing varsity athletes who did not compete due to Covid
We will be doing a feature that will coincide with our All-County Teams to recognize those varsity athletes who might have otherwise been contenders for All-County but were not able to play because of COVID-19 concerns or if their teams opted out of playing. A link was sent to athletic directors for that purpose. Varsity coaches and athletic directors, if you still need a link/form for Fall sports, email jvarsallone@miamiherald.com. Deadline to submit that info is Jan. 22.
