Jonathan Perez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Poole Named Lady Sharks Captain

September 11, 2012 Jonathan Perez Lady Sharks

Determination, passion, vision, and communication are all valuable qualities for a team captain. Miami Dade College volleyball coach, Origenes Benoit has found one of those players among his squad — outside hitter sophomore Martha Poole. Benoit made the decision to name Poole the team captain based on her abilities… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Volleyball

Finally Getting Her Opportunity

August 28, 2012 Jonathan Perez

Giuliana Ballarin will finally get the chance to play volleyball for Miami Dade College. Last year, Giuliana was ineligible to play for the Lady Sharks because she didn’t receive a high school diploma. Although she couldn’t play, Ballarin helped the Lady Sharks by serving as team manager. As team… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Baseball

Four Sharks Selected In Major League Baseball Draft

June 13, 2012 Jonathan Perez

Ever since Yogey Perez was a little boy in Cuba, it was his dream to play baseball in the big leagues. Perez is one step closer to making that dream a reality. On June 6, Perez was selected in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Men's Basketball

Sharks Starting Fresh Again

June 13, 2012 Jonathan Perez

Head basketball coach Stephen Cowherd has been recruiting during the offseason in hopes of improving the Sharks’ record from last season’s 7-21 performance. Besides being a rookie head coach last year Cowherd had to rebuild the Miami Dade basketball program from the ground up. After former Sharks coach Matthew… Read the rest at our website.

Softball Sports

Lady Sharks Looking To Reload

April 24, 2012 Jonathan Perez

The Miami Dade College girls volleyball team came off of an impressive season with a 25-6 record, becoming state champions again. Now coach Origines Benoit will turn his focus to recruiting as the Lady Sharks try to reload for next year, and defend their state championship. Benoit has already… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Baseball

The Art Of Hitting

April 11, 2012 Jonathan Perez

Each batter has a different approach when they come up to the plate. Some hitters are meant to work the count, drive in runs, hit homer runs or just make contact and get on base. Each hitter understands their role and has different techniques on how they hit the… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Baseball

Four Miami Dade Baseball Players Commit To 4-Year Schools

March 27, 2012 Jonathan Perez

Four Miami Dade baseball players have committed to four-year institutions. Pitcher Dixon Llorens has committed to the University of South Carolina; Myles Smith, the team’s second leading pitcher in strikeouts with 36, committed to the University of Miami; pitcher Mike Heller has committed to High Point College; and shortstop… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Baseball

Rojas Always Has A Backup Plan

March 7, 2012 Jonathan Perez

Leo Rojas, has been playing on the baseball field since he was 3 years old. Playing professional ball was always his dream, but he knew that he needed to have a plan B just in case that dream didn’t come true. At 16, Rojas caught the attention of professional… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Women's Basketball

Tough Choices

February 23, 2012 Jonathan Perez

Sierra Lark is used to making tough decisions. On the court, the Lady Sharks starting forward is continually deciding whether to shoot it or pass it. But her toughest decision came off the court in high school. Lark attended Homestead Senior High her freshman and sophomore years. At the… Read the rest at our website.

Women's Basketball Sports

Books, Basketball and Bedtime Stories

February 6, 2012 Jonathan Perez

Juggling the roles of a point guard, student, and mother, Jasmin Burger does it all. The freshman balances all these roles and makes it look easy both on and off the court. Practicing six times a week, it’s tough to manage all her responsibilities, but she always makes time… Read the rest at our website.

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