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Cornelio Is Latest Dominican Athlete To Lead Lady Sharks Volleyball Team

Victor Gonzalez-Vaca ,  , 
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 nearly 60 games in two seasons at MDC, finished 3rd in the nation with 542 total kills. Five years later, outside hitter Massiel Matos… Read the rest at our website.
Janelly Ceopa
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After Opening-Season Loss, Ceopa Steps Up To Get Lady Sharks Back On Track

Victor Gonzalez-Vaca ,  , 
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 better. Her stateline versus the Falcons was mediocre: no digs, five kills and six points.  Ceopa responded with her two best games this season.… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Aim To Improve On Third Place Finish At Last Year’s National Tournament

Victor Gonzalez-Vaca , 
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 26-1 overall record and record a perfect 9-0 mark in conference play.  In addition, head coach Origenes “Kiko” Benoit was named the Northeast, Southeast Region… Read the rest at our website.
Melissa Leon
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Shortstop Providing Punch To Lady Sharks’ Offense

Ernesto Nunez , 
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 10-19 mark. Their performance this season has been aided by the impressive production provided by freshman Melissa Leon, a five-foot-two-inch shortstop from Westminster Christian High… Read the rest at our website.
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Men’s And Women’s Basketball Teams Fail To Qualify For State Tournament

Ernesto Nunez ,  , 
Despite having high expectations at the start of the season, the Miami Dade College men’s and women’s basketball teams are sputtering to the end. Both teams find themselves with a losing record—they are a combined 7-20 on the season— and out of contention for postseason play at the State… Read the rest at our website.
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He Has Played Baseball In Three Continents—Now He’s A Catcher At MDC

The Reporter Staff , 
By Jose Tovar and Victor Gonzalez-Vaca Juan Gonzalez’s baseball journey has taken him all across the world.  The five-foot-ten-inch catcher from Venezuela has played in World Cups and international tournaments in countries like Korea, Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic in the past six years.  Now, Gonzalez, who graduated… Read the rest at our website.
Brianna Romaguera
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Lady Sharks Banking On Freshman From Coral Reef To Provide Stability On The Mound

Jose Tovar ,  ,  , 
Pitching wasn’t a strength for the Miami Dade College softball team last season. In 29 games, the Lady Sharks allowed 208 hits, 175 runs and posted a 5.34 team earned run average. All of that contributed to a lackluster 10-19 record.  This year, the team will count on 5-foot-5-inch… Read the rest at our website.
Paola Pimentel
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Pimentel Expected To Provide Veteran Leadership For Lady Sharks This Season

Jose Tovar ,  , 
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.
Alexandra Jugenheimer.
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Outfielder Looks To Build Off Strong Freshman Campaign For Lady Sharks

Daniel Tamariz ,  , 
Alexandra Jugenheimer has always had a fascination with sports.  Growing up in Fort Mill, South Carolina, her parents made sure she stayed active. Jugenheimer participated in soccer, gymnastics, and dance. But, it was softball that captured her attention. Kicking a ball around or doing somersaults was nothing compared to… Read the rest at our website.
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Sharks’ Outfielder Poised To Add Offensive Punch After Impressive Off-Season

Stephen Monte ,  , 
David Crawford, a six-foot-one-inch outfielder at Miami Dade College, has Major League Baseball aspirations. So far, the 21-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, has been scouted by the Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, and Arizona Diamondbacks. This summer, he continued to sharpen his tools at the Florida Gulf Coast League—a summer collegiate… Read the rest at our website.