May 20, 2024
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Freshmen Defensive Specialist From Puerto Rico Serving As Lady Sharks Spark Plug

Victor Gonzalez-Vaca
On the volleyball court, Kiaraliz Perez resembles the high-speed action inside a pinball machine. The Lady Sharks freshmen defensive specialist fearlessly dives after any ball hit in her vicinity, oftentimes leaving her body sprawled on the court and her face grimacing. “[Kiaraliz] has great movement,” said Lady Sharks outside… Read the rest at our website.
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Cornelio Is Latest Dominican Athlete To Lead Lady Sharks Volleyball Team

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The Miami Dade College volleyball team has a history of recruiting dominant players from the Dominican Republic. In 2011, middle blocker Marifranchi Rodriguez, who won nearly 60 games in two seasons at MDC, finished 3rd in the nation with 542 total kills. Five years later, outside hitter Massiel Matos… Read the rest at our website.
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After Opening-Season Loss, Ceopa Steps Up To Get Lady Sharks Back On Track

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After a difficult season-opening loss (3-2) to Daytona State College, Lady Sharks sophomore Janelly Ceopa searched for answers.  The outside hitter knew she had to better. Her stateline versus the Falcons was mediocre: no digs, five kills and six points.  Ceopa responded with her two best games this season.… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Aim To Improve On Third Place Finish At Last Year’s National Tournament

Victor Gonzalez-Vaca , 
The Miami Dade College volleyball team is looking to improve on a 2020-21 season that saw them finish third in the nation, boast a 26-1 overall record and record a perfect 9-0 mark in conference play.  In addition, head coach Origenes “Kiko” Benoit was named the Northeast, Southeast Region… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Finish Third At NJCAA National Tournament After Near-Perfect Season

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

Jose Tovar ,  , 
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.
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Volleyball And Baseball Teams Earn High-Rankings In Latest NJCAA Polls

Victor Gonzalez-Vaca , 
Two Miami Dade College athletic teams are in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Top-20 rankings, according to the organization’s latest polls.  The volleyball team, who started the season No. 2 in the nation, moved up to the top spot after defeating the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 3-0,… Read the rest at our website.

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