Archive for May, 2012

For the second straight day, a Miami team went down 1-0 at state. On Wednesday evening, it was Monsignor Pace that fell to Bishop Verot in the 4A semifinals.

Westwood Christian came up one run short of a state title, but the Warriors have gained widespread respect for the way they conducted themselves this season.

Westwood Christian’s Danny Garcia tossed a three-hit complete game to lead the Warriors past Canterbury 4-1 and advance to the Class 2A FHSAA state championship.

The Explorers had a magical season that included the first-ever game at Marlins Park and a district title, but it just wasn’t their day in the state title game.

Columbus moved within one game of winning the state 8A title when they defeated Palm Beach Gardens 7-4 in the state semifinal game Saturday night.

Columbus, Monsignor Pace and Westwood Christian will represent the county at the FHSAA State Tournament this week at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie.

Monsignor Pace got a stellar performance from Raphael Vasquez on the mound and their entire lineup at the plate. They beat Gulliver Prep 9-3 to advance to states next week…

Westwood Christian hit three home runs early to set the tone for what would be an offensive show of power against Sheridan Hills.

Florida Christian lost its 4-3 lead by allowing American Heritage Delray to rally for two runs in the top of the seventh, ending the season for the Patriots at 19-10.

Columbus’ Mike Vinson and Hialeah’s Nestor Cortes battle it out pitch-for-pitch into extra innings to decide which team would advance to the state semifinals.

Cody Fulton hit a three-run home run, and Alexis Herrera pitched a strong game to pace Hialeah in a 3-0 win over Coral Gables in a Class 8A regional semifinal.

Battle of the titans comes down to the marquee match-up: Mike Vinson vs. Mandy Alvarez in the seventh inning with the bases loaded.

Despite a strong effort Wednesday night, Belen Jesuit fell 2-1 to Archbishop McCarthy, allowing the Mavericks to continue their run towards a third consecutive state title.

Gulliver faced St. Brendan for the fourth time this season and got another dominant day from Ivan Pelaez on the mound while Christian Santisteban leads the charge with the bat.

Alex Hernandez sent three pitches behind the fences as Westwood Christian drives in 15 runs and eliminates Miami Christian in a Class 3A regional semifinal.

Monsignor Pace got six strong innings from Alex Perez and capitalized on its opportunities to beat host Coral Springs Charter and reach the regional final for the first time since 2006.

Cody Fulton hit a three-run blast as part of a six-run comeback, then delivered his fifth hit of the game, the go-ahead RBI in the top of the 10th to help Hialeah overcome Goleman.

Coral Gables gets a no-hitter from Dillon Maya and timely hits from Kelvin Nuñez to get passed Hialeah Gardens in the first round of the regional playoffs.

Austin Miro delivered the winning hit in the bottom of the seventh to lift Monisgnor Pace to a win over Pine Crest in the Class 4A quarterfinals Thursday.

Alex Lavandero keeps Pines Charter scoreless as his team puts up 10 runs on 11 hits to beat Pembroke Pines Charter in the Class 6A regional quarterfinals

Mater Academy showed its ability to fight as the Scorpions held a 1-0 lead through two and a half innings Thursday in a 5-1 loss to Zion Lutheran.