Edson Vargas, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Coach Susan Summons talking to the players.

Summons Honored With Victory Club Award

April 18, 2016 Edson Vargas Lady Sharks, Summons

Miami Dade College’s head womens basketball coach, Susan Summons, was honored with the 2016 Victory Club award from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) last month. Summons, who has been at MDC for 30 years, was given the honor after earning her 500th career win this past December. The… Read the rest at our website.

Lady Shark softball player Erin Sundook during practice.

Sports Softball

Lady Sharks Struggling At Home

April 1, 2016 Edson Vargas Lady Sharks

With one month left in the season, the Miami Dade College softball team (15-19) is struggling to stay in playoff contention. The Lady Sharks are 4-6 in Southern Conference play and a feeble 4-14 at home, losing 12 of their last 15 games. They have 10 conference games remaining.… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Baseball

Baseball Team Recovering After Five Game Losing Streak In Early March

March 18, 2016 Edson Vargas Student Athletes, Sharks

The Miami Dade College baseball team (15-12) is recovering from a five game losing streak in early March after winning their past three games. Offensively, the Sharks have a .370 team batting average and a .510 slugging percentage. They’ve scored 215 runs in 27 games. “Our bats are hot… Read the rest at our website.

Kendall Campus Volleyball Sports

New Co-Ed Volleyball Club At Kendall Campus

February 26, 2016 Edson Vargas Men's Volleyball, club

Jordan Llanes has always had a passion for volleyball. He played the sport for four years at Southwest Miami Senior High School, winning several district and regional championships. When he arrived at Kendall Campus this fall, Llanes, a finance major in the Honors College, was frustrated by the lack… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Men's Basketball

Williams Leading Sharks Offense

February 12, 2016 Edson Vargas Student Athletes, Sharks

Point guard Darius Williams has injected instant offense into the Miami Dade College men’s basketball team this season. The 20-year-old freshman has scored at least 30 points in four games and 20 points in nine other games. He is the team’s leading scorer this year, averaging 20 points per… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Men's Basketball

Perkins Hopes To Rejoin Sharks Next Season After ACL Surgery

January 29, 2016 Edson Vargas Student Athletes

Point guard Jemar Perkins, who tore the ACL in his left knee during a preseason scrimmage in Tallahassee on Oct. 3, is working to get back on the court for the Sharks next season. The 6-foot-1 freshman, required surgery to repair his ACL in October. He undergoes therapy sessions… Read the rest at our website.

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