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Lady Sharks Sign Scholarship Offers

June 13, 2016 Alexander Aspuru 0 Comments Student Spotlight, Scholarship, Lady Sharks

Two of the five graduating sophomores on the Lady Sharks basketball team have signed scholarship offers at Division I schools to continue their collegiate careers. The three other sophomores are weighing their options. Susan Summons, the head women’s basketball coach at Miami Dade College, said the players brought “maturity,… Read the rest at our website.

Coach Susan Summons talking to the players.

Sports Women's Basketball

Summons Honored With Victory Club Award

April 18, 2016 Edson Vargas Lady Sharks, Summons

Miami Dade College’s head womens basketball coach, Susan Summons, was honored with the 2016 Victory Club award from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) last month. Summons, who has been at MDC for 30 years, was given the honor after earning her 500th career win this past December. The… Read the rest at our website.

Lady Shark softball player Erin Sundook during practice.

Sports Softball

Lady Sharks Struggling At Home

April 1, 2016 Edson Vargas Lady Sharks

With one month left in the season, the Miami Dade College softball team (15-19) is struggling to stay in playoff contention. The Lady Sharks are 4-6 in Southern Conference play and a feeble 4-14 at home, losing 12 of their last 15 games. They have 10 conference games remaining.… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Volleyball

Volleyball Players Land Scholarship Offers

February 26, 2016 Marco Martinez Lady Sharks, Scholarships

Five Miami Dade College volleyball players have been offered scholarships to continue their collegiate volleyball careers. Yorgelys Jaspe has committed to Peru State College in Nebraska; Thalia Torres has received scholarships from Embry Riddle University in Daytona Beach and Valdosta State University in Georgia; Adara Anselmo has scholarship offers… Read the rest at our website.

Photo of the Lady Sharks volleyball team during practice.

Sports Volleyball

Volleyball Team Has Rare, Poor Season

February 12, 2016 Peter Carrera Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

Expectations were high for the Lady Sharks volleyball team this year after the team made an appearance in the 2014-15 National Junior College Athletic Association Championship game. However, the results were not as impressive this year. The Lady Sharks finished the season with a 13-17 record, stumbling to the… Read the rest at our website.

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Lady Sharks Eager To Return To Softball Field

January 29, 2016 Peter Carrera Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

After being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship Tournament by Chipola College last May, the Lady Sharks are ready to get back on the softball field. The Lady Sharks, who won 34 games last year in the regular season, will be lead… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Women's Basketball

Lady Sharks Using Defense And Rebounding To Stay In The Game

December 8, 2015 Peter Carrera Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

Utilizing tough defense and rugged rebounding, the Miami Dade College women’s basketball team has used those ingredients to start the season 5-3. The Lady Sharks, who are in third place in the Southern Conference, have established themselves as one of the best defensive and rebounding teams in the nation.… Read the rest at our website.

Volleyball Sports

2015 Season Ends In Rare Fashion For Lady Sharks

December 8, 2015 Isaac Gomez Lady Sharks, Student Athletes

From the summer workouts to the last minute preparations before opening the 2015 season, the MDC’s Women’s Volleyball team held a breath of enthusiasm. There was talk about this squad repeating as Southern Conference Champs and competing once again for the national title. Unfortunately, things did not bode well… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Women's Basketball

Jaiveonna Norris Gets Expanded Role With Lady Sharks

November 24, 2015 Peter Carrera Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

In her debut as a starter for the Miami Dade College Lady Sharks basketball team, sophomore Jaiveonna Norris, who transferred from Western Kentucky University, showed her value. The 6-foot-1 center scored 30 points and snagged 12 rebounds in the team’s 95-73 win against Hillsborough Community College on Oct. 31.… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Women's Basketball

Lady Sharks Making The Grade

November 24, 2015 Isaac Gomez Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

On the court, Lady Sharks head coach Susan Summons is fierce and passionate. She shares the same characteristics in the classroom. The long time Lady Sharks coach also teaches health and physical education at Kendall Campus, where she stresses the importance of academic excellence to her players. “Teachers are… Read the rest at our website.

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