Tag: Student Athletes

When Susan Summons got a call this summer informing her that a six-foot-five-inch player from Cuba’s national basketball team had defected and was living in South Florida, she was intrigued. Five days after arriving in Miami, 25-year-old...
Looking to build off a season that saw the Lady Sharks finish with a no. 6 national ranking, the Miami Dade College volleyball team has added a surplus of height to this year’s roster.  Five of its...

Four MDC Baseball Players Are Hopeful On The Eve Of 2022 MLB Draft

Reaching the Major Leagues is a gargantuan milestone in a baseball player's career.  Four Miami Dade College athletes—Andy Rodriguez, William Silva, Loidel Rodriguez and Jose...

Lady Sharks Freshman Named All-State Volleyball Player Of The Year

Outside hitter Romina Cornelio was named the Florida College System Activities Association All-State Volleyball Player Of The Year. The freshman, who was selected to the...

Softball Team Earns Academic Team Of The Year Honor From FCSAA

Miami Dade College’s softball team flexed its muscle on the field this season, winning 29 games. The Lady Sharks proved to be just as potent...

These Lady Sharks Were Awarded Transfer Scholarships

Six players from the Miami Dade College volleyball team, which finished last season with a No. 6 national ranking, received scholarships to continue their...

Baseball Team Hosting Open Tryouts On June 25

The Miami Dade College baseball team is having open tryouts at 10 a.m. on June 25 at the Kendall Campus baseball field, 11011 S.W....

MDC Women’s Basketball Team Restocks Roster

After winning six games last year and going 0-9 in the Southern Conference, the Lady Sharks women’s basketball team will be counting on a...

Despite Wrist Injury, Shin Continues To Power Sharks Offense

When a reporter recently asked Wooyeoul Shin about his offensive statistics, the Sharks right fielder quickly retorted: “I don’t really care about my stats.” But...

Bianco Selected Southern Conference Player Of The Year

Lady Sharks third baseman Raissa Bianco was selected as the Southern Conference Player of the Year. The sophomore had a stellar season, leading the team...

Cornelio Is Latest Dominican Athlete To Lead Lady Sharks Volleyball Team

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...

After Opening-Season Loss, Ceopa Steps Up To Get Lady Sharks Back On Track

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...

Lady Sharks Aim To Improve On Third Place Finish At Last Year’s National Tournament

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...

Shortstop Providing Punch To Lady Sharks’ Offense

The Miami Dade College softball team is 11-16 this season and with 10 games remaining, the Lady Sharks have already improved on last year’s...