Scarlling Manzanarez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Alexis Ortega was destined to be a star on the softball field. As the only girl in a four sibling family, she started her career when she was three, playing baseball with her brothers—Christian, Anthony and Ryan. Five years later, she joined the Lady Gators, a recreational squad in… Read the rest at our website.

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Converted Outfielder Leading Sharks Pitching Staff

April 5, 2023 Scarlling Manzanarez

After switching from the outfield to the pitching mound last year, Herick Hernandez found his path to the top of the rotation at Miami Dade College blocked. Right-handers Andy Rodriguez, Matt Fernandez and Carlos Colunga had a stranglehold on the Sharks starting staff. Rodriguez, who defected from the Cuban… Read the rest at our website.

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Men’s Basketball Team Eliminated At State Tournament—Ending Sharks Comeback Season

March 16, 2023 Scarlling Manzanarez

By all metrics, the Miami Dade College men’s basketball team had a comeback season. They won seven more games (17) than the previous year—including four more conference wins (6)—and qualified for the State Tournament for the first time in eight years. But their season ended on March 9 in… Read the rest at our website.

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Sharks Qualify For State Basketball Tournament For First Time Since 2015

March 6, 2023 Scarlling Manzanarez state tournament

For the first time in eight years, the Miami Dade College men’s basketball team is headed to the State Tournament. The Sharks (17-13), the lowest-seeded team in the tournament, will face Chipola College (27-3), the top-seed, in the first round on March 9 at 7 p.m. at Raider Arena… Read the rest at our website.

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After Nearly Winning A National Title, These Lady Sharks Received Transfer Scholarships

February 19, 2023 Scarlling Manzanarez Transfer Scholarships

Four Miami Dade College volleyball players, who played significant roles on a Lady Sharks volleyball team that finished a win short of a national title, received scholarships to continue their collegiate careers. Romina Cornelio signed with Florida Atlantic University, Kiaraliz Perez is transferring to the University of Texas Rio… Read the rest at our website.

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Sharks Retool For 2022-23 Baseball Season

February 8, 2023 Scarlling Manzanarez Season Preview

Miami Dade College’s baseball team had a successful run last year. The team featured the Southern Conference coach of the year, won 39 games and fell one victory short of qualifying for the National Tournament. After the season, two of their pitchers signed professional contracts. William Silva, a relief… Read the rest at our website.

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Nearly Two Years After His Brothers Were Fatally Shot, Stillwell Flourishing At MDC

January 23, 2023 Scarlling Manzanarez Men's Basketball

After losing his two older brothers—Cortez and Perry—to gun violence in 2021, Jamichael Stillwell was ready to give up. He questioned his love for basketball. Dropped out of Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee during his junior year and moved back to his hometown—Atlanta. But then another life… Read the rest at our website.

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Sophomore Leads Lady Sharks With Her Arm And Bat

January 12, 2023 Scarlling Manzanarez Softball

The Lady Sharks softball team enjoyed a bounce-back season last year. Miami Dade College finished with 29 victories—11 more than the previous season—including 15 wins in Southern Conference play. A big part of the team’s success can be attributed to pitcher Vicky Navarro. The 19-year-old right-hander, who also played… Read the rest at our website.

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Sophomore Guard Leading Lady Sharks Offense

December 6, 2022 Scarlling Manzanarez Tucson, Arizona

Scoring is natural to Jaya Nelson. At Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona, the combo guard tallied 1,222 career points. This season at Miami Dade College, the sophomore has scored in double figures in every game and she is leading the Lady Sharks with a 16.5 scoring average.… Read the rest at our website.

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Lady Sharks Fall One Victory Short Of National Volleyball Championship

November 21, 2022 Scarlling Manzanarez NJCAA

For the second year in a row, the Miami Dade College volleyball season ended with a loss to Florida SouthWestern State College—this time it cost them a national championship. The Buccaneers defeated the Lady Sharks (25-16, 12-25, 25-20 and 25-16) Saturday night at the National Junior College Athletic Association… Read the rest at our website.

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