Sports - The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

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.

Sports Kendall Campus Softball

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.

Kendall Campus Men's Basketball Sports

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.

Sports Kendall Campus Volleyball

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.

Sports Kendall Campus Baseball

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.

Men's Basketball Sports Kendall Campus

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.

Sports Kendall Campus Softball

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.

Kendall Campus Volleyball Sports

Lady Sharks Márquez Wins AVCA Assistant Coach Of The Year Award

December 19, 2022 Gabriel Fiset American Volleyball Coaches Association

Miami Dade College assistant volleyball coach Iván “Bomba” Márquez was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association 2022 Assistant Coach of the Year. The 41-year-old has been an assistant coach at MDC for the past three years. He helps with offensive and defensive tactics. This past year, the Lady Sharks… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Volleyball

Cornelio Named To NJCAA Volleyball All-America Team

December 9, 2022 Gabriel Fiset First-Team All-America

Lady Sharks outside hitter Romina Cornelio earned First-Team All-America Division I volleyball honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association. Cornelio led Miami Dade College this season with 419 points and 359 kills. She also added 258 digs. The Lady Sharks finished the season with a 24-9 record and… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

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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