Student Athletes

Lianyi Becquer Leblanch
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Center Signs With MDC After Defecting From Cuba’s National Basketball Team

Scarlling Manzanarez , 
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 Lianyi Becquer Leblanch—who had represented Cuba since she was 16—got a call… Read the rest at our website.
MLB Draft
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Four MDC Baseball Players Are Hopeful On The Eve Of 2022 MLB Draft

Scarlling Manzanarez , 
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 Hernandez—are a step closer to realizing that dream as the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft approaches. The 20-round draft will take place July 17-19… Read the rest at our website.
Romina Cornelio
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Lady Sharks Freshman Named All-State Volleyball Player Of The Year

Scarlling Manzanarez , 
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 FCSAA All-Suncoast Conference First Team, led Miami Dade College with 353 points scored and 306 kills during the 2021 season.   Cornelio—from La Vega, Dominican… Read the rest at our website.
volleyball team scholarships
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These Lady Sharks Were Awarded Transfer Scholarships

Scarlling Manzanarez , 
Six players from the Miami Dade College volleyball team, which finished last season with a No. 6 national ranking, received scholarships to continue their athletic careers.    Janelly Ceopa will attend the University of North Florida, Erika Asencio and Brenda Arango accepted offers to Park University in Missouri, Elena Bianchi… Read the rest at our website.
Shin
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Despite Wrist Injury, Shin Continues To Power Sharks Offense

Juan S. Gomez , 
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 there is no denying that the South Korean-born outfielder who transitioned from the infield this season is having a banner year.  The 20-year-old is… Read the rest at our website.