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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 Men's Basketball

Perkins Hopes To Rejoin Sharks Next Season After ACL Surgery

January 29, 2016 Edson Vargas Student Athletes

Point guard Jemar Perkins, who tore the ACL in his left knee during a preseason scrimmage in Tallahassee on Oct. 3, is working to get back on the court for the Sharks next season. The 6-foot-1 freshman, required surgery to repair his ACL in October. He undergoes therapy sessions… Read the rest at our website.

Men's Basketball Sports

Sharks Lean On Offensive Prowess Heading Into Conference Play

January 15, 2016 Isaac Gomez Sharks, Student Athletes

With the Miami Dade College men’s basketball team burrowing into the heart of their conference schedule, the next few weeks will play an integral part in their search for a spot in the playoffs. The Sharks, who are 11-7, dropped their first two conference games versus Broward College and… 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.

Sports Men's Basketball

Jean-Pierre Flashing Complete Game For Sharks

December 8, 2015 Andres Jimenez Student Athletes, Sharks

Miami Dade College basketball player Marvin Jean-Pierre rocks the number zero on his jersey, but you won’t see that number on any category on his stat sheet. The sophomore guard is averaging 20.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for MDC this year. He is shooting a sterling 46.9… Read the rest at our website.

Volleyball Sports

2015 Season Ends In Rare Fashion For Lady Sharks

December 8, 2015 Isaac Gomez Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

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.

Women's Basketball Sports

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.

Sports Men's Basketball

Sharks Taking Advantage Of Three-Point Proficiency

November 24, 2015 Andres Jimenez Student Athletes, Sharks

The Miami Dade College men’s basketball team (4-1) is off to a quick start this season and a big part of their success has been the ability to hit the three-point shot. In their four wins, the Sharks have shot 40% from three-point range; they have shot an abysmal… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Men's Basketball

Sanchez Poised To Help Sharks Off The Bench

November 10, 2015 Andres Jimenez 0 Comments Student Athletes, Sharks, Student Profile

Two years ago point guard Victor Sanchez tried out for the Miami Dade College basketball team but he was ineligible because he was taking classes to learn English. Last year, the lanky Spaniard walked on to the squad but logged zero minutes. For the past two years, the 6-foot-2… Read the rest at our website.

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