Author: Jose Tovar

SportsKendall CampusBaseball

Sharks Crowned State Champions—Move On To JUCO World Series For The First Time Since 2014

The Miami Dade College baseball team won its first State Championship since 2014 after defeating Santa Fe College, 10-5, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida on Sunday. With the win, the Sharks—who have a 36-16 record—qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournament… Read the rest at our website.
SportsKendall CampusVolleyball

Lady Sharks Finish Third At NJCAA National Tournament After Near-Perfect Season

The Miami Dade College volleyball team finished third at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournament this past weekend in West Plains, Missouri.  The Lady Sharks capped off a near-perfect campaign (26-1) by defeating Tyler Junior College (25-19, 25-22, 23-25, 25-21) on April 17 in the consolation match… Read the rest at our website.
Kendall CampusVolleyballSports

Lady Sharks Win 36th Southern Conference Title In Program’s History—Secure Spot At State Tournament

The Miami Dade College volleyball team won its 36th Southern Conference title Thursday night after defeating Eastern Florida State College (25-20, 19-25, 25-15, 25-18). With the victory, the Lady Sharks qualified for the State Tournament on March 25-29. It will  take place at Florida State College-Jacksonville. “It’s really important… Read the rest at our website.
SportsKendall CampusWomen's Basketball

Sophomore Guard Making The Most Of Her Second Chance At MDC

Anija Payne knows the importance of second chances.  In 2019, the five-foot-nine-inch guard was a star at Marian High School in Mishawaka, Indiana, averaging 12.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.7 steals after 19 games as a senior.  But after an altercation with a teammate, Payne was expelled from the… Read the rest at our website.
Kendall CampusSoftballSports

Lady Sharks Banking On Freshman From Coral Reef To Provide Stability On The Mound

Pitching wasn’t a strength for the Miami Dade College softball team last season. In 29 games, the Lady Sharks allowed 208 hits, 175 runs and posted a 5.34 team earned run average. All of that contributed to a lackluster 10-19 record.  This year, the team will count on 5-foot-5-inch… Read the rest at our website.
SportsKendall CampusMen's Basketball

Freshman Aims To Fortify Run MDC’s Fast-Paced Attack With Team-First Mentality

A team-first mentality is a crucial building block for the Miami Dade College basketball team. That’s why the Sharks will be counting on a 6-foot-6-inch wing player from Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School in Ives Estates—Dashaun Joseph—to set the tempo, as they seek to capture their first… Read the rest at our website.