Aiyana Ishmael, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Lady Sharks Enjoying Bounce Back Season

January 12, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Kendall Campus, Women's Basketball, Lady Sharks

A young, retooled roster has the Miami Dade College women’s basketball team on the comeback trail after a mediocre 16-14 season last year. Heading into the meat of their conference schedule, the revitalized Lady Sharks are 10-6. They are currently ranked ninth in the National Junior College Athletic Association… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

Freshman Overcomes ACL Tear To Support Lady Sharks In Rebounding

December 8, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Women's Basketball, Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

Deidra Harris has been a rebounding machine for the Miami Dade College Lady Sharks basketball team this season. The freshman is averaging 10.8 rebounds through 10 games. She corralled 23 rebounds in a game against Hillsborough Community College on Nov. 10. In addition to being second in rebounding for… Read the rest at our website.

Savannah Clark on the court during practice.

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

Forward Savannah Clark Is A ‘Quiet Beast’ On The Court

November 24, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Women's Basketball, Student Athletes

Savannah Clark has been a quiet storm this season for the Lady Sharks. The soft-spoken sophomore is leading the team in scoring, averaging 18.4 points and grabbing six rebounds per game. Clark has scored in double figures in five games this year, including a 33 point game versus Hillsborough… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

Sophomore Guard Works Her Way Back Into Lineup After Left Leg Injury

November 10, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Women's Basketball, Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

After missing the Lady Sharks’ first four games this season due to a left leg injury, Michelle Wright, one of the top three-point shooters in the state last year, is ready to reassume her role as one the team’s leaders. Wright, a 5-foot-7-inch shooting guard, shot 50 percent from… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Men's Basketball

Sharks Hoping Size Matters

October 27, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Men's Basketball, Student Athletes

After enduring a tough 19 loss season last year, Kevin Ledoux knew protecting the rim had to be a priority for his basketball team. Ledoux, in his second season as the head men’s basketball coach at Miami Dade College, addressed that issue, adding four freshmen who are at least… Read the rest at our website.

Soumare watching her teammates on the court.

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

Center From Senegal Poised To Help Lady Sharks

October 9, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Women's Basketball, Student Athletes

The Miami Dade College women’s basketball team has added a 6-foot-4-inch center from Senegal in West Africa. Amy Cole Soumare is billed as a versatile front court athlete. “I was searching for one more player with nice size and ability to shoot the three ball and play multiple positions… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

Lady Sharks Reload Basketball Roster

September 22, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Women's Basketball

The Miami Dade College Lady Sharks women’s basketball team is counting on a group of freshman to help them improve on last year’s 16 win season. Recent additions to the roster include freshman guards Ganette Chism and Shay Harper, guard/forward Chyna McMichel and center Paloma Felipe. “Our incoming freshman… Read the rest at our website.

A display of delicious doughnuts at The Salty Donut.

A&E

Wynwood Goes Nuts For Doughnuts

August 23, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Restaurant Review, Restaurant

In the soul of Miami— often referred to as Wynwood— an artisanal donut shop has created a name for themselves, bringing in tourists and natives alike. “I’ve been looking for a great coffee and donut shop,” Marian Moreno, a customer said. “I saw them online and wanted to try… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

The Brick Gives Dadeland Freshness

August 23, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Food, Restaurant Review

The Brick, a local farm-based restaurant, is bringing a fresh food outlook to the urban-styled residential area in downtown Dadeland. The main design of The Brick is a wood gazebo illuminated by strings of lights creating a warm, at home feel for customers. “I wanted something rustic, to be… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Baseball

Three Sharks Selected In MLB Draft

August 23, 2017 Aiyana Ishmael Baseball, MLB draft

A trio of former Miami Dade College baseball players were selected in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft in mid-June. Outfielder Kevin Williams was picked in the 13th round by the Los Angeles Angels. Right-handed pitcher Alex Valverde and lefthander Ivan Pelaez were both selected by the Tampa Bay… Read the rest at our website.

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