Volleyball

For the past three years, Miami Dade College’s title aspirations have been thwarted by Florida SouthWestern State College in the national championship game. But this year was different. The Lady Sharks dominated the Buccaneers, defeating the three-time defending...
The Lady Sharks volleyball team has steamrolled through its schedule, winning 10 of their last 11 games, as the end of the regular season approaches.  Currently ranked No. 3 in the nation, the squad, which won 10...

Lady Sharks Aim For Elusive National Title

By Nicholas Gowdy and Yazid Guelida For the past three years, the Miami Dade College volleyball team’s season has ended the same way—a loss in...

Lady Sharks Hire New Assistant Volleyball Coaches

The Miami Dade College volleyball team hired veteran coaches Paola Ampudia and Isabella Villino to join their assistant coaching staff.   “I'm positive they're going to...

Lady Sharks Lose In National Title Game For Third Straight Year

The Lady Sharks volleyball season ended against a familiar foe: Florida Southwestern State College. For the third straight year, Miami Dade College’s title hopes were...

Lady Sharks Head Volleyball Coach Inducted Into NJCAA Hall of Fame

Miami Dade College’s Head Volleyball Coach Origenes “Kiko” Benoit was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame on Nov. 19...

Sophomore Alonzo Leading Lady Sharks During Perfect Season

The Lady Sharks volleyball team is off to a 16-0 start this season, making them the top-ranked community college team in the nation. They have...

Lady Sharks Volleyball Team Off to 14-0 Start

After losing back-to-back national championship games to rival Florida SouthWestern State College, Lady Sharks head volleyball coach Origenes "Kiko" Benoit retooled his roster, adding...

Kendall Campus To Host Volleyball Camp In July

Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus, 11011 S.W. 104th St., is hosting a volleyball camp for girls between the ages of 7 and 18 from...

Lady Sharks National Title Hopes Fall Short Again In Championship Game

For the second consecutive year, Miami Dade College’s National Title hopes were dashed by Florida Southwestern State College in the National Championship game. The Buccaneers...

Lady Sharks Volleyball Team Qualifies For National Championship Tournament

The Lady Sharks are headed back to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship Tournament.  To qualify, Miami Dade College (20-5) defeated...

Freshman Middle Blocker Brings Power To Lady Sharks Lineup

Lady Sharks middle blocker Esthefany Rabit has taken the 2023 volleyball season by force—literally. The towering 6-foot-four inch freshman known for her booming spike is...

Lady Sharks Appoint Daniela Tobar As An Assistant Volleyball Coach

Former Lady Shark volleyball player Daniela Tobar has been selected as an assistant volleyball coach at Miami Dade College.  Tobar will assist with strategizing game...

Lady Sharks Retool Roster, Welcome 10 New Players

After coming within a victory of a national title, the Miami Dade College volleyball team is retooling its roster by welcoming 10 new players. The...