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Lady Sharks End Softball Season On Seven-Game Losing Streak

May 4, 2023 Juan S. Gomez Softball

After a promising 11-5 start, the Miami Dade College softball team lost 21 of their last 24 games to finish the season with a 14- 26 mark. The Lady Sharks had three losing streaks of at least six games and ended the season on a seven-game slide. They won… Read the rest at our website.

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Freshman Infielder Providing Spark To Lady Sharks Softball Team

April 18, 2023 Scarlling Manzanarez

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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Athletic Department To Launch MDC Sports Buzz Show On YouTube

April 13, 2023 Nidley Charles

The Miami Dade College athletic department is launching MDC Sports Buzz, a 10-15 minute series on YouTube. Their first episode is expected to air later this summer. Episodes will feature behind the scene commentary, interviews with student athletes and coaches, and analyses of past and current seasons. The series… 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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Sophomore Catcher Embraces Starring Role After Playing Part-Time Last Year

March 9, 2023 Victoria Martinez

Beatriz Narazaki was determined to be the Lady Sharks starting catcher after sharing the position with a teammate last year. She dedicated the summer to improving her game. In grueling three-hour practices, Narazaki focused on throwing accurately, being more vocal and visualizing plays. The hard work paid off. 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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