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

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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

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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

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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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Pimentel Expected To Provide Veteran Leadership For Lady Sharks This Season

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With a roster that features 12 new players from six different countries, the Miami Dade College volleyball team needs some veteran stability. Enter defensive specialist Paola Pimentel. The 19-year-old sophomore averaged 18.1 digs per match last season while helping the team finish third at the National Junior College Athletic… Read the rest at our website.
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Volleyball Team Looks To Continue Dominance With Nine New Additions

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It’s been 10 months since the Miami Dade College volleyball team finished third at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. During the layoff period, forced on by the coronavirus pandemic, the team lost several key players to graduation. They include outside hitters… Read the rest at our website.
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Five Months After COVID-19 Shut Them Down, The Lady Sharks’ Volleyball Team Can Return To Practice This Week

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More than 150 days have passed since the Lady Sharks’ volleyball team last practiced at the Kendall Campus Gibson Center—they will be allowed to return Sunday. “Going back to [the] routine we are used to is priceless,” said sophomore setter Ana Araujo. “[It’s] a good feeling, getting everything back… Read the rest at our website.
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Summons And Benoit Reach Career Milestones During 2019-20 Season

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There are more than 30 National Championship banners hanging in the rafters at Miami Dade College. Behind those accolades are an array of legendary head coaches, such as Demie Mainieri and Ilida Medero, who left an edible mark on the College’s record books. Head women’s basketball coach Susan Summons… Read the rest at our website.