The ratings for the Miami/Fort Lauderdale were released and Miami Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM finished as the top sports format radio station for the three straight month. All three competitors saw improvement in their numbers as they bounced back following the impact of Hurricane Irma in the previous month.
WQAM moved from a 0.9 to a 1.1 in the month of October. The Miami Hurricanes started the regular season undefeated, leads the ACC Coastal Division and beat Florida State in a rivalry game. The Miami Dolphins began the season with a bunch of non-divisional opponents.
Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM saw a bump from a 0.8 to a 0.9 in the ratings period. One benefit was that the NBA opened the regular season on the earliest date in 37 years and the audience could hear Miami Heat broadcasts earlier in the year than expected.
Miami Sports 940 WINZ-AM remained flat at a 0.2 for the fourth consecutive month. The station has moved on following the end of the Miami Marlins regular season.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
FHSAA Playoff Point Standings Week 10
The weekly playoff point standings were released by the FHSAA on Tuesday. The playoff picture became clearer for large schools that are from Class 5A to Class 8A as district play concluded. All district champions in those classifications from South Florida automatically qualified for a top four seed in a region following Week 10 action.
The only exception in South Florida was District 16 for Class 8A in Region 4 where three schools Palmetto(40.88), South Dade(40.0) and defending Class 8A champion Southridge(38.86) all ended up with the same district record. All of them will have to wait for the final games of the regular season in Week 11 to determine which team has the highest average point total and is declared district champion.
Elsewhere in Region 4, #1 Columbus(41.44) was able to clinch District 14 with a victory over Coral Gables last week. #4 North Miami(35.63) in District 13 and #3 Belen Jesuit(37.13) in District 15 wrapped up district titles back in Week 9. #7 Miami(37.38) and #8 Homestead(34.63) complete the top eight.
Region 3 in Class 8A had three districts determined in Week 10 to be qualified. Deerfield Beach(39.6) took District 11 as they beat Piper and climbed from third to the top seed. Miramar(39.38) remained in second as they clinched District 12 with a victory over Western. Atlantic(38.0) topped Boca Raton to win District 10 and stayed in the fourth spot. Palm Beach Central(39.13) had already qualified for a spot in Week 9, although their rank fell from first to third. There were no changes for the next three wild-card teams with #5 Plantation(39.11), #6 Western(36.89) and #7 Seminole Ridge(36.44). Park Vista(34.88) dove from eighth to tenth while Douglas(35.5) landed at eighth and Monarch(35.13) in ninth.
All four Class 7A district winners in Region 4 were finalized last week. #1 St. Thomas Aquinas(40.75) captured District 14 as they beat Blanche Ely and took their sixth consecutive district title. #2 Dwyer(38.67) clinched their third straight District 13 title with a win over West Boca. Doral Academy(37.9), who won District 16 during Week 9, rose from fourth to third. West Broward(37.5) defeated Cooper City to take their first District 15 title and vaulted from out of the top eighth to fourth. The next four seeds are #5 Forest Hill(37.5), #6 Nova(36.89), #7 South Miami(35.13) and #8 Mater Academy(34.88) followed by #9 South Broward(33.8).
Class 6A in Region 4 already had two schools that captured title in Week 9 with Miami Northwestern(41.0) in District 16 and Dillard(35.33) in District 15. Top wild-card teams kept their rank as #5 Miami Central(40.6) defeated defending Class 6A champion #6 Carol City(37.5) last week. Norland(35.75) stayed in eighth with an upset victory last week over Miami Northwestern.
Defending Class 5A American Heritage(45.0) picked up another District 16 title in Region 4 as they beat Hallandale. Fort Pierce Westwood (33.63) took District 15 back in Week 9. Cardinal Gibbons(40.33) moved from fifth to sixth while Suncoast(36.33) continues to battle it out for a wild-card bid as the eighth seed.
In the small school classifications Pahokee(37.86) remained the top seed in Class 1A of Region 4 even though they were blanked by Cocoa last week. Region 4 of Class 2A became more competitive locally as Champagnat(38.57) went from third to second while Glades Day(35.43) climbed from a tie for the fourth seed with Community School of Naples(34.17) to being alone in fourth.
Things changed in Class 3A in Region 2. Oxbridge Academy(40.0) defeated Everglades Prep and moved from third to second. Kings Academy(39.71) moved down from second to third..
There were finally changes in the top four seeds for the first time in Class 3A of Region 4 since the inaugural playoff point system was introduced by the FHSAA after Week 6. Chaminade-Madonna(40.75) continued to roll at #1 with another win while the other three ranked teams lost last week. Benjamin(34.38) lost at Key West and dropped from second to fourth. St. Andrew's(33.13) was upset at home against Coral Springs Charter and exited from the top four from third to sixth. Everglades Prep(35.88) fell on the road to Oxbridge Academy, however they jumped from fourth to second. American Heritage(35.75) made a return to the top four as they leaped from sixth to fourth. Calvary Christian(33.71) remained in the fifth spot with one game left.
A major change happened in Region 4 of Class 4A as Glades Central(38.5) finally cracked into one of the top four positions with a victory over Cardinal Newman and went from fifth to fourth. University School(44.57) has command of the top spot. Key West(39.43) defeated Benjamin and holds the second seed while Monsignor Pace(38.57) stays in third. Gulliver Prep(35.43) dropped from fourth to fifth as Glades Central bumped them out of a playoff qualifying position. Booker T. Washington(33.78), currently ranked sixth, will not make the FHSAA playoffs for the first time in many years as they ended their regular season last week and beat Evans in Orlando.
The only exception in South Florida was District 16 for Class 8A in Region 4 where three schools Palmetto(40.88), South Dade(40.0) and defending Class 8A champion Southridge(38.86) all ended up with the same district record. All of them will have to wait for the final games of the regular season in Week 11 to determine which team has the highest average point total and is declared district champion.
Elsewhere in Region 4, #1 Columbus(41.44) was able to clinch District 14 with a victory over Coral Gables last week. #4 North Miami(35.63) in District 13 and #3 Belen Jesuit(37.13) in District 15 wrapped up district titles back in Week 9. #7 Miami(37.38) and #8 Homestead(34.63) complete the top eight.
Region 3 in Class 8A had three districts determined in Week 10 to be qualified. Deerfield Beach(39.6) took District 11 as they beat Piper and climbed from third to the top seed. Miramar(39.38) remained in second as they clinched District 12 with a victory over Western. Atlantic(38.0) topped Boca Raton to win District 10 and stayed in the fourth spot. Palm Beach Central(39.13) had already qualified for a spot in Week 9, although their rank fell from first to third. There were no changes for the next three wild-card teams with #5 Plantation(39.11), #6 Western(36.89) and #7 Seminole Ridge(36.44). Park Vista(34.88) dove from eighth to tenth while Douglas(35.5) landed at eighth and Monarch(35.13) in ninth.
All four Class 7A district winners in Region 4 were finalized last week. #1 St. Thomas Aquinas(40.75) captured District 14 as they beat Blanche Ely and took their sixth consecutive district title. #2 Dwyer(38.67) clinched their third straight District 13 title with a win over West Boca. Doral Academy(37.9), who won District 16 during Week 9, rose from fourth to third. West Broward(37.5) defeated Cooper City to take their first District 15 title and vaulted from out of the top eighth to fourth. The next four seeds are #5 Forest Hill(37.5), #6 Nova(36.89), #7 South Miami(35.13) and #8 Mater Academy(34.88) followed by #9 South Broward(33.8).
Class 6A in Region 4 already had two schools that captured title in Week 9 with Miami Northwestern(41.0) in District 16 and Dillard(35.33) in District 15. Top wild-card teams kept their rank as #5 Miami Central(40.6) defeated defending Class 6A champion #6 Carol City(37.5) last week. Norland(35.75) stayed in eighth with an upset victory last week over Miami Northwestern.
Defending Class 5A American Heritage(45.0) picked up another District 16 title in Region 4 as they beat Hallandale. Fort Pierce Westwood (33.63) took District 15 back in Week 9. Cardinal Gibbons(40.33) moved from fifth to sixth while Suncoast(36.33) continues to battle it out for a wild-card bid as the eighth seed.
In the small school classifications Pahokee(37.86) remained the top seed in Class 1A of Region 4 even though they were blanked by Cocoa last week. Region 4 of Class 2A became more competitive locally as Champagnat(38.57) went from third to second while Glades Day(35.43) climbed from a tie for the fourth seed with Community School of Naples(34.17) to being alone in fourth.
Things changed in Class 3A in Region 2. Oxbridge Academy(40.0) defeated Everglades Prep and moved from third to second. Kings Academy(39.71) moved down from second to third..
There were finally changes in the top four seeds for the first time in Class 3A of Region 4 since the inaugural playoff point system was introduced by the FHSAA after Week 6. Chaminade-Madonna(40.75) continued to roll at #1 with another win while the other three ranked teams lost last week. Benjamin(34.38) lost at Key West and dropped from second to fourth. St. Andrew's(33.13) was upset at home against Coral Springs Charter and exited from the top four from third to sixth. Everglades Prep(35.88) fell on the road to Oxbridge Academy, however they jumped from fourth to second. American Heritage(35.75) made a return to the top four as they leaped from sixth to fourth. Calvary Christian(33.71) remained in the fifth spot with one game left.
A major change happened in Region 4 of Class 4A as Glades Central(38.5) finally cracked into one of the top four positions with a victory over Cardinal Newman and went from fifth to fourth. University School(44.57) has command of the top spot. Key West(39.43) defeated Benjamin and holds the second seed while Monsignor Pace(38.57) stays in third. Gulliver Prep(35.43) dropped from fourth to fifth as Glades Central bumped them out of a playoff qualifying position. Booker T. Washington(33.78), currently ranked sixth, will not make the FHSAA playoffs for the first time in many years as they ended their regular season last week and beat Evans in Orlando.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Timberwolves Get By Heat
It took overtime for the Minnesota Timberwolves to beat the Miami Heat 125-122 at American Airlines Arena on Monday night. The Heat, who have lost three straight games, finish their six-game home stand on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Miami(2-4) jumped out to a 32-23 lead after one quarter and barely were ahead 62-60 at halftime. Both clubs kept the game close in the second half as the Heat were up 82-79 after three quarters and the score was 110-110 at the end of regulation. Minnesota(4-3) outscored Miami 15-12 in overtime and got the victory.
Dion Waiters had a team-high 33 points for the Heat while Kelly Olynyk added 23 points and Goran Dragic contributed 18 points. The Timberwolves had three players with at least 20 points. There were several double-doubles as Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points and 12 rebounds while Jeff Teague put together 23 points and 11 assists. Andrew Wiggins compiled 22 points along with seven rebounds for Minnesota.
Miami(2-4) jumped out to a 32-23 lead after one quarter and barely were ahead 62-60 at halftime. Both clubs kept the game close in the second half as the Heat were up 82-79 after three quarters and the score was 110-110 at the end of regulation. Minnesota(4-3) outscored Miami 15-12 in overtime and got the victory.
Dion Waiters had a team-high 33 points for the Heat while Kelly Olynyk added 23 points and Goran Dragic contributed 18 points. The Timberwolves had three players with at least 20 points. There were several double-doubles as Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points and 12 rebounds while Jeff Teague put together 23 points and 11 assists. Andrew Wiggins compiled 22 points along with seven rebounds for Minnesota.
Lightning Roll By Panthers
The Florida Panthers lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-5 on Monday night at BB&T Center. The Panthers and Lightning faced each other for the third time in the last 25 days. It was the third game of a five-game home stand for the Cats.
Both teams combined for five goals during the first period. Tampa Bay(10-2-1) blitzed the Panthers with two goals in the first five minutes of the contest. Braydon Coburn made a slap pass from the left side of the blue line which was redirected by Brayden Point from the slot past James Reimer for a 1-0 lead at 2:48.
The Bolts expanded the lead to a two-goal margin at the 4:55 mark. Nikita Kucherov scored on a wrist shot from the right circle off a feed by Steven Stamkos in the right corner.
Florida(4-7-1) put in their first goal midway through the first period to make it 2-1. They dumped the puck into the Lightning zone and then Aaron Ekblad took an acute shot from right wing that squeezed by Andrei Vasilevskiy at 10:31. Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov were credited with assists on the play.
The Lightning would convert on their first power play of the game with 5:20 left in the first. Victor Hedman connected a pass from the right point to the left circle where Stamkos blasted in a one-time slap shot.
The Panthers stayed with Bolts and closed the gap to 3-2 with 52.2 seconds remaining in the period. Evgenii Dadonov whipped a pass from the left corner to the middle and Barkov scored on a shot from the edge of the right circle.
In the second period, Florida finally climbed out of the hole to tie the game 3-3 several seconds following the end of their second power play at 5:32. Barkov passed ahead from the right-circle dot to Huberdeau at the right of the crease. He spun and flicked a backhand shot that hit Vasilevskiy up high and landed in the cage.
It did not take long for Tampa Bay to retake the lead 4-3 at the 7:17 mark. Point was in the high slot, passed to his left and Onmdrej Palat put the puck into a wide open net.
The Bolts scored on their second power play at 9:38. Palat sent the puck from the low left circle to Mikhail Sergachev on the left point. He released a wrist shot which was deflected by Yanni Gourde in the slot area. Antti Niemi made his Panthers debut in when he replaced Reimer in net following that goal.
The Lightning scored again with 4:19 to go in the second and led 6-3. Kucherov centered the puck from the low right circle and Vladislav Namestnikov snapped in a shot for the tally.
In the third period, the Cats attempted to make one more run toward the lead as they made it 6-4 at the 5:32 mark. Radim Vrbata poke the puck up the left-wing wall to Nick Bjugstad. He backhanded it from the left corner through the crease and Jamie McGinn swept in a backhand shot.
It was to no avail as Tampa Bay moved back to a three-goal margin at 8:02. Namestnikov moved the puck to Jake Dotchin at the right point. His wrist shot was deflected in by Stamkos in the slot for his second goal of the game and sixth goal of the season.
Huberdeau would take a snap shot from the low slot which was saved, however Dadonov wristed in a shot with 8:31 left in the third.
Both teams combined for five goals during the first period. Tampa Bay(10-2-1) blitzed the Panthers with two goals in the first five minutes of the contest. Braydon Coburn made a slap pass from the left side of the blue line which was redirected by Brayden Point from the slot past James Reimer for a 1-0 lead at 2:48.
The Bolts expanded the lead to a two-goal margin at the 4:55 mark. Nikita Kucherov scored on a wrist shot from the right circle off a feed by Steven Stamkos in the right corner.
Florida(4-7-1) put in their first goal midway through the first period to make it 2-1. They dumped the puck into the Lightning zone and then Aaron Ekblad took an acute shot from right wing that squeezed by Andrei Vasilevskiy at 10:31. Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov were credited with assists on the play.
The Lightning would convert on their first power play of the game with 5:20 left in the first. Victor Hedman connected a pass from the right point to the left circle where Stamkos blasted in a one-time slap shot.
The Panthers stayed with Bolts and closed the gap to 3-2 with 52.2 seconds remaining in the period. Evgenii Dadonov whipped a pass from the left corner to the middle and Barkov scored on a shot from the edge of the right circle.
In the second period, Florida finally climbed out of the hole to tie the game 3-3 several seconds following the end of their second power play at 5:32. Barkov passed ahead from the right-circle dot to Huberdeau at the right of the crease. He spun and flicked a backhand shot that hit Vasilevskiy up high and landed in the cage.
It did not take long for Tampa Bay to retake the lead 4-3 at the 7:17 mark. Point was in the high slot, passed to his left and Onmdrej Palat put the puck into a wide open net.
The Bolts scored on their second power play at 9:38. Palat sent the puck from the low left circle to Mikhail Sergachev on the left point. He released a wrist shot which was deflected by Yanni Gourde in the slot area. Antti Niemi made his Panthers debut in when he replaced Reimer in net following that goal.
The Lightning scored again with 4:19 to go in the second and led 6-3. Kucherov centered the puck from the low right circle and Vladislav Namestnikov snapped in a shot for the tally.
In the third period, the Cats attempted to make one more run toward the lead as they made it 6-4 at the 5:32 mark. Radim Vrbata poke the puck up the left-wing wall to Nick Bjugstad. He backhanded it from the left corner through the crease and Jamie McGinn swept in a backhand shot.
It was to no avail as Tampa Bay moved back to a three-goal margin at 8:02. Namestnikov moved the puck to Jake Dotchin at the right point. His wrist shot was deflected in by Stamkos in the slot for his second goal of the game and sixth goal of the season.
Huberdeau would take a snap shot from the low slot which was saved, however Dadonov wristed in a shot with 8:31 left in the third.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
District Winners Decided For FHSAA Playoffs
All district winners were decided last week in South Florida high school football. The schools that won their district from Class 5A to Class 8A automatically qualified as a top four seed in a region for the upcoming FHSAA playoffs.
Defending Class 5A state champion American Heritage clinched District 16 with a win over Hallandale while Fort Pierce Westwood wrapped up District 15 in their previous game.
District winners in Region 4 of Class 6A was already decided during Week 9. Miami Northwestern won the tough District 16 for the second straight year and so did Dillard in District 15. Mainland in District 13 and Heritage in District 14 also qualified in that region.
Three of the four Class 7A district winners were finalized last week. Dwyer clinched their third straight title in District 13 with a victory over West Boca. St. Thomas Aquinas captured District 14 with a win over Blanche Ely for their sixth consecutive district title. Doral Academy had finished in first for District 16 in Week 9. West Broward won their first district title in school history as they captured the District 15 crown on October 30 when they defeated Cooper City and passed over Nova for first place.
Region 3 in Class 8A had Palm Beach Central already finish first in District 9 in the prior week. Last week Atlantic got the District 10 district title as they defeated Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach captured District 11 as they topped Piper and Miramar beat Western to take District 12.
Region 4 in Class 8A already had North Miami get the District 13 crown and Belen Jesuit wrapped up the District 15 title in Week 9. Columus was able to win District 14 with a victory over Coral Gables.
District 16 finished in a three-way tie between Palmetto, South Dade and defending Class 8A state champion Southridge. The district would have been decided last year with a three-way tiebreaker one-quarter contests. The implementation of the new playoff points system in 2017 by the FHSAA means that all three schools will battle it out for the most average points to be determined after their Week 11 games.
Defending Class 5A state champion American Heritage clinched District 16 with a win over Hallandale while Fort Pierce Westwood wrapped up District 15 in their previous game.
District winners in Region 4 of Class 6A was already decided during Week 9. Miami Northwestern won the tough District 16 for the second straight year and so did Dillard in District 15. Mainland in District 13 and Heritage in District 14 also qualified in that region.
Three of the four Class 7A district winners were finalized last week. Dwyer clinched their third straight title in District 13 with a victory over West Boca. St. Thomas Aquinas captured District 14 with a win over Blanche Ely for their sixth consecutive district title. Doral Academy had finished in first for District 16 in Week 9. West Broward won their first district title in school history as they captured the District 15 crown on October 30 when they defeated Cooper City and passed over Nova for first place.
Region 3 in Class 8A had Palm Beach Central already finish first in District 9 in the prior week. Last week Atlantic got the District 10 district title as they defeated Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach captured District 11 as they topped Piper and Miramar beat Western to take District 12.
Region 4 in Class 8A already had North Miami get the District 13 crown and Belen Jesuit wrapped up the District 15 title in Week 9. Columus was able to win District 14 with a victory over Coral Gables.
District 16 finished in a three-way tie between Palmetto, South Dade and defending Class 8A state champion Southridge. The district would have been decided last year with a three-way tiebreaker one-quarter contests. The implementation of the new playoff points system in 2017 by the FHSAA means that all three schools will battle it out for the most average points to be determined after their Week 11 games.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Celtics Beat Heat
The Boston Celtics held off the Miami Heat 96-90 at American Airlines Arena on Saturday night. It was the fourth game of a six-game home stand for the Heat, who lost their second straight game.
Miami(2-3) started out ahead 26-21 after one quarter. Boston(4-2) bounced back with an 18-6 run and were up 47-45 by halftime. The C's outscored the Heat 27-18 in the third and led by double digits 74-63 at the end of the quarter. Miami cut into the deficit slightly in the final quarter, however it was too late.
The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving as he scored 24 points and Jayson Tatum added 20 points. Goran Dragic had a team-high 22 points for the Heat while Josh Richardson and James Johnson both compiled 16 points each.
Miami(2-3) started out ahead 26-21 after one quarter. Boston(4-2) bounced back with an 18-6 run and were up 47-45 by halftime. The C's outscored the Heat 27-18 in the third and led by double digits 74-63 at the end of the quarter. Miami cut into the deficit slightly in the final quarter, however it was too late.
The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving as he scored 24 points and Jayson Tatum added 20 points. Goran Dragic had a team-high 22 points for the Heat while Josh Richardson and James Johnson both compiled 16 points each.
Red Wings Get By Panthers
The Florida Panthers lost to the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday night at BB&T Center. It was the second game of a five-game home stand for the Panthers. The Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak with the win.
The Panthers string of scoring first early at home finally ended. Detroit(5-6-1) moved out to a 1-0 lead at the 5:28 mark. Alex Petrovic turned the puck over on the end wall to Dylan Larkin in the left corner. Larkin centered it to Andreas Athanasiou in the slot area and he scored on a slap shot past James Reimer.
In the second period, Florida(4-5-1) tied the contest up 1-1 at 4:19. Evgenii Dadonov snapped a shot from above the right circle and Jonathan Huberdeau deflected it from the top of the crease by Jimmy Howard for his fourth goal this season. The Panthers later had a Huberdeau goal disallowed at the 7:15 mark. Aleksander Barkov was called for goalie interference on the play.
The Cats converted on their third power play at 8:23 and took their first lead 2-1. Vincent Trocheck put a slap pass from the top of the right circle to the slot and Dadonov redirected it into the Detroit cage for his team-high fifth goal of the year.
The Red Wings responded fast and tied it up 2-2 just over two minutes later. Gustav Nyquist went through the slot area as Aaron Ekblad poked the puck from him toward the Panthers net. Nyquist raced in for the rebound and scored on a backhand shot.
After neither team scored in the third period and overtime, the game went into a shootout. Detroit scored on their third attempt when Nyquist skated in and put a snap shot between the legs of Reimer for the victory.
The Panthers string of scoring first early at home finally ended. Detroit(5-6-1) moved out to a 1-0 lead at the 5:28 mark. Alex Petrovic turned the puck over on the end wall to Dylan Larkin in the left corner. Larkin centered it to Andreas Athanasiou in the slot area and he scored on a slap shot past James Reimer.
In the second period, Florida(4-5-1) tied the contest up 1-1 at 4:19. Evgenii Dadonov snapped a shot from above the right circle and Jonathan Huberdeau deflected it from the top of the crease by Jimmy Howard for his fourth goal this season. The Panthers later had a Huberdeau goal disallowed at the 7:15 mark. Aleksander Barkov was called for goalie interference on the play.
The Cats converted on their third power play at 8:23 and took their first lead 2-1. Vincent Trocheck put a slap pass from the top of the right circle to the slot and Dadonov redirected it into the Detroit cage for his team-high fifth goal of the year.
The Red Wings responded fast and tied it up 2-2 just over two minutes later. Gustav Nyquist went through the slot area as Aaron Ekblad poked the puck from him toward the Panthers net. Nyquist raced in for the rebound and scored on a backhand shot.
After neither team scored in the third period and overtime, the game went into a shootout. Detroit scored on their third attempt when Nyquist skated in and put a snap shot between the legs of Reimer for the victory.
Hurricanes Escape North Carolina
The Miami Hurricanes avoided a scare as they got by the North Carolina Tar Heels 24-19 at Kenan Stadium on Saturday. The Hurricanes remain the only undefeated team in the ACC and on top of the Coastal Division.
North Carolina(1-8, 0-6) was able to hold off the Hurricanes offense for almost the entire first half. Freeman Jones gave UNC a 3-0 lead on a 24-yard field goal at 4:57 of the first. He added a 45-yard field goal with 3:54 to go in the second quarter.
Miami(7-0, 5-0) finally scored with 2:07 left in the second quarter and took the lead 7-6. Quarterback Malik Rosier connected a 51-yard touchdown pass to tight end Christopher Herndon IV up the middle on a third-down play.
It would be different in the second half as the Hurricanes scored on the first play from scrimmage 17 seconds into the third quarter. Rosier rocketed the ball to wide receiver Jeff Thomas on the left hash marks to complete a 78-yard touchdown.
The Canes had great field position as they blocked a punt and took over at the Carolina 13-yard line. Miami settled for a 21-yard field goal by Micheal Badgley at the 9:52 mark and extended their margin to 17-6.
The Tar Heels answered back on their next drive at 7:59. Quarterback Nathan Elliott threw a lateral pass to wide receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams at the right hash marks and he released an 18-yard pass to wide receiver Beau Corrales in the front right side of the end zone.
Linebacker Charles Perry, a Royal Palm Beach grad, would make an interception at the Carolina 44-yard line with 53 seconds to go in the third, however the Canes punted the ball at the start of the fourth quarter.
The Hurricanes moved out to a 24-13 lead at 9:31 of the fourth. Rosier zipped a five-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Braxton Berrios in the front of the end zone.
UNC stayed in the contest and closed the gap to five points 24-19 with 3:08 remaining. Elliott connected a nine-yard pass to Corrales on the right seam for the score. The Tar Heels then failed on the two-point conversion pass.
North Carolina(1-8, 0-6) was able to hold off the Hurricanes offense for almost the entire first half. Freeman Jones gave UNC a 3-0 lead on a 24-yard field goal at 4:57 of the first. He added a 45-yard field goal with 3:54 to go in the second quarter.
Miami(7-0, 5-0) finally scored with 2:07 left in the second quarter and took the lead 7-6. Quarterback Malik Rosier connected a 51-yard touchdown pass to tight end Christopher Herndon IV up the middle on a third-down play.
It would be different in the second half as the Hurricanes scored on the first play from scrimmage 17 seconds into the third quarter. Rosier rocketed the ball to wide receiver Jeff Thomas on the left hash marks to complete a 78-yard touchdown.
The Canes had great field position as they blocked a punt and took over at the Carolina 13-yard line. Miami settled for a 21-yard field goal by Micheal Badgley at the 9:52 mark and extended their margin to 17-6.
The Tar Heels answered back on their next drive at 7:59. Quarterback Nathan Elliott threw a lateral pass to wide receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams at the right hash marks and he released an 18-yard pass to wide receiver Beau Corrales in the front right side of the end zone.
Linebacker Charles Perry, a Royal Palm Beach grad, would make an interception at the Carolina 44-yard line with 53 seconds to go in the third, however the Canes punted the ball at the start of the fourth quarter.
The Hurricanes moved out to a 24-13 lead at 9:31 of the fourth. Rosier zipped a five-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Braxton Berrios in the front of the end zone.
UNC stayed in the contest and closed the gap to five points 24-19 with 3:08 remaining. Elliott connected a nine-yard pass to Corrales on the right seam for the score. The Tar Heels then failed on the two-point conversion pass.
Joe Colella Leaves ESPN West Palm
Joe Colella left his position as the evening host and afternoon sports anchor at ESPN West Palm 106.3 WUUB-FM on Friday. He is leaving the radio industry and will soon be involved with content marketing.
He has been part of Good Karma Broadcasting in West Palm Beach for over a decade. Colella began as an intern at ESPN Radio 760 WEFL-AM in 2003, followed by a stint as a producer and then worked as an on-air talent. He began to co-host weekend shows at ESPN West Palm in January 2013.
Colella was elevated to evening producer and sidekick to The Home Team show with Josh Cohen in August 2013 and moved to middays along with the program in January 2014 as he added sports anchor duties. He became a part of the Evan Cohen afternoon program in January 2015 as a sports anchor and contributor. Colella co-hosted High School Hysteria on Friday nights and was a studio host for Oxbridge Academy high school football broadcasts in 2015 and 2016.
He was named the new evening co-host in January 2017 and was joined by co-host Chris Kokell. They hosted the program together for several months until this summer when Kokell left for a high school football coaching position. Colella worked with fill-in co-hosts that included Mike Mreczko and Nolan Murphy over the last couple of months.
He has been part of Good Karma Broadcasting in West Palm Beach for over a decade. Colella began as an intern at ESPN Radio 760 WEFL-AM in 2003, followed by a stint as a producer and then worked as an on-air talent. He began to co-host weekend shows at ESPN West Palm in January 2013.
Colella was elevated to evening producer and sidekick to The Home Team show with Josh Cohen in August 2013 and moved to middays along with the program in January 2014 as he added sports anchor duties. He became a part of the Evan Cohen afternoon program in January 2015 as a sports anchor and contributor. Colella co-hosted High School Hysteria on Friday nights and was a studio host for Oxbridge Academy high school football broadcasts in 2015 and 2016.
He was named the new evening co-host in January 2017 and was joined by co-host Chris Kokell. They hosted the program together for several months until this summer when Kokell left for a high school football coaching position. Colella worked with fill-in co-hosts that included Mike Mreczko and Nolan Murphy over the last couple of months.
Piper At Deerfield Beach Preview
The Deerfield Beach Bucks host the Piper Bengals at Butler Stadium in a District 11-8A game. The Bucks can clinch the district title with a victory over the Bengals.
Piper(1-6, 1-3) were shut out in their first three games of the regular season by Norland, St. Thomas Aquinas and Chaminade-Madonna. After a loss to Monarch, the Bengals picked up their only win of the year against Taravella. They have been outscored 60-231 this season.
The Bengals are led on offense by quarterback Derohn King. Look for him to connect passes with wide receivers Nathaniel Stubbs, Zachary Sewell, Jalind Williams and Brandon Joseph. Running backs Jacari Ponder and Jamarquez Thomas are expected to rush the ball.
Deerfield Beach(6-2, 3-0) have averaged 46 points in their last three games and outscored their opponents 245-74 this season. After their shutout loss to St. Thomas Aquinas, they have roared back with easy wins over Douglas, Blanche Ely and Monarch.
The backfield for the Bucks consists of running backs Jakari Norwood and Jaylan Knighton who will get their share of carries. Kyle Kaplan is in the quarterback spot as he looks to wide receivers Donte Banton, Jaycob Williams, Daejeun McDougle and Cornelius McCoy.
Piper(1-6, 1-3) were shut out in their first three games of the regular season by Norland, St. Thomas Aquinas and Chaminade-Madonna. After a loss to Monarch, the Bengals picked up their only win of the year against Taravella. They have been outscored 60-231 this season.
The Bengals are led on offense by quarterback Derohn King. Look for him to connect passes with wide receivers Nathaniel Stubbs, Zachary Sewell, Jalind Williams and Brandon Joseph. Running backs Jacari Ponder and Jamarquez Thomas are expected to rush the ball.
Deerfield Beach(6-2, 3-0) have averaged 46 points in their last three games and outscored their opponents 245-74 this season. After their shutout loss to St. Thomas Aquinas, they have roared back with easy wins over Douglas, Blanche Ely and Monarch.
The backfield for the Bucks consists of running backs Jakari Norwood and Jaylan Knighton who will get their share of carries. Kyle Kaplan is in the quarterback spot as he looks to wide receivers Donte Banton, Jaycob Williams, Daejeun McDougle and Cornelius McCoy.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Glades Central Drops Cardinal Newman
The Glades Central Raiders defeated the Cardinal Newman Crusaders 40-24 at Sam Budnyk Field in West Palm Beach on Friday night. The Raiders, who face Pahokee in the Muck Bowl next week, are now in striking distance in qualifying for a top four seed to the FHSAA Class 4A playoffs in Region 4.
Things started out right for Glades Central(6-2) on the third play of the game when defensive back Steve Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 32 yards for a score at 10:47 for a 6-0 lead.
The Raiders got the ball back on their next possession and scored on the fourth play. Quarterback Davious Richards sprinted up the middle of the field and scored from 19 yards away at the 7:23 mark for a 13-point margin.
Cardinal Newman(5-2) began to climb out of the deficit with 17.8 seconds left in the first. Quarterback Jayson Moschella went through the right side of the line for a one-yard touchdown and got the two-point conversion with a rush around the left end.
In the second quarter, Crusaders linebacker Eric Clark intercepted a pass and returned it 31 yards to the Raiders four-yard line. Two plays later, Moschella raced to the left side on a three-yard touchdown run and then he followed it with a two-point conversion run around the right end with 3:40 left to give the Crusaders their first lead of the contest 16-13.
Glades Central regained the lead 12 seconds later on the second play of the ensuing drive as Richards found wide receiver Dejuan Miller on the right sideline for a 65-yard touchdown pass. On the Raiders following possession, they scored on a fourth-down play when Richards fired a 50-yard strike in the front of the end zone to wide receiver Kamare Stephens with 49.8 seconds remaining in the first half.
The Raiders extended their gap to 34-16 early in the third quarter. Running back Steve Barrett busted through the middle from one yard out at the 9:10.
The Crusaders would not go away and cut the lead to 34-24 with 23.4 seconds to go in the third. Moschella handed the ball off to wing back Javarius Williams and he carried it to the right side. He stopped before the line of scrimmage and connected a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jack Barnum on the right side of the end zone.
In the fourth quarter, the Raiders used the clock effectively to get the only score as Richards got his third touchdown pass of the game. Wide receiver Jymetre Hester caught the ball in the left seam and ran away from the Cardinal Newman secondary for a 57-yard touchdown with 1:17 left in the quarter.
Things started out right for Glades Central(6-2) on the third play of the game when defensive back Steve Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 32 yards for a score at 10:47 for a 6-0 lead.
The Raiders got the ball back on their next possession and scored on the fourth play. Quarterback Davious Richards sprinted up the middle of the field and scored from 19 yards away at the 7:23 mark for a 13-point margin.
Cardinal Newman(5-2) began to climb out of the deficit with 17.8 seconds left in the first. Quarterback Jayson Moschella went through the right side of the line for a one-yard touchdown and got the two-point conversion with a rush around the left end.
In the second quarter, Crusaders linebacker Eric Clark intercepted a pass and returned it 31 yards to the Raiders four-yard line. Two plays later, Moschella raced to the left side on a three-yard touchdown run and then he followed it with a two-point conversion run around the right end with 3:40 left to give the Crusaders their first lead of the contest 16-13.
Glades Central regained the lead 12 seconds later on the second play of the ensuing drive as Richards found wide receiver Dejuan Miller on the right sideline for a 65-yard touchdown pass. On the Raiders following possession, they scored on a fourth-down play when Richards fired a 50-yard strike in the front of the end zone to wide receiver Kamare Stephens with 49.8 seconds remaining in the first half.
The Raiders extended their gap to 34-16 early in the third quarter. Running back Steve Barrett busted through the middle from one yard out at the 9:10.
The Crusaders would not go away and cut the lead to 34-24 with 23.4 seconds to go in the third. Moschella handed the ball off to wing back Javarius Williams and he carried it to the right side. He stopped before the line of scrimmage and connected a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jack Barnum on the right side of the end zone.
In the fourth quarter, the Raiders used the clock effectively to get the only score as Richards got his third touchdown pass of the game. Wide receiver Jymetre Hester caught the ball in the left seam and ran away from the Cardinal Newman secondary for a 57-yard touchdown with 1:17 left in the quarter.
Carol City At Miami Central Preview
The Carol City Chiefs face the Miami Central Rockets at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday night in a District 16-6A game. The district was clinched by Miami Northwestern last week so both schools will attempt to become the top wild card for the upcoming FHSAA Class 6A Region 4 playoffs.
Carol City(5-2, 2-1) comes off a 39-7 victory over Booker T. Washington last week. They have compiled four shutouts this year and have outscored their opponents 216-29 this season. After losing their season opener to Deerfield Beach, the Chiefs got four consecutive shutout wins against Dr. Krop, Hialeah-Miami Lakes, Norland and Southridge. They then lost to district rival Miami Northwestern.
The Chiefs can use Marlon Smith and Hallandale transfer Legend Moore at quarterback. They have running backs Camron Davis and Nay'quan Wright who will split the rushing attempts from the backfield. Wide receivers Phenol Williams and Treyunn Lane look to make receptions downfield.
Miami Central(7-2, 2-1) play their final game of the regular season following a loss last week to Miami Northwestern 21-7. Their only other defeat was to independent school IMG Academy. The Rockets have topped Chaminade-Madonna, Booker T. Washington, Bishop Gorman, Norland, Edison, Blanche Ely and Hialeah-Miami Lakes. They have outscored their opponents 289 -132 this season and averaged 40 points in their last four games.
James Cook, who recently committed to the University of Georgia, will get the bulk of the carries for the Rockets on offense. Quarterback Maurice Underwood looks to connect passes with wide receivers Terrell Perriman, Zeryus Coleman and Seth McGill.
Carol City(5-2, 2-1) comes off a 39-7 victory over Booker T. Washington last week. They have compiled four shutouts this year and have outscored their opponents 216-29 this season. After losing their season opener to Deerfield Beach, the Chiefs got four consecutive shutout wins against Dr. Krop, Hialeah-Miami Lakes, Norland and Southridge. They then lost to district rival Miami Northwestern.
The Chiefs can use Marlon Smith and Hallandale transfer Legend Moore at quarterback. They have running backs Camron Davis and Nay'quan Wright who will split the rushing attempts from the backfield. Wide receivers Phenol Williams and Treyunn Lane look to make receptions downfield.
Miami Central(7-2, 2-1) play their final game of the regular season following a loss last week to Miami Northwestern 21-7. Their only other defeat was to independent school IMG Academy. The Rockets have topped Chaminade-Madonna, Booker T. Washington, Bishop Gorman, Norland, Edison, Blanche Ely and Hialeah-Miami Lakes. They have outscored their opponents 289 -132 this season and averaged 40 points in their last four games.
James Cook, who recently committed to the University of Georgia, will get the bulk of the carries for the Rockets on offense. Quarterback Maurice Underwood looks to connect passes with wide receivers Terrell Perriman, Zeryus Coleman and Seth McGill.
Ravens Smash Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins played a rare Thursday night game and were blanked by the Baltimore Ravens 40-0 at M&T Bank Stadium. The loss snapped the Dolphins three-game winning streak.
In the first quarter, Baltimore(4-4) moved out to a 7-0 lead at 8:25. Quarterback Joe Flacco threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.
The Ravens scored 17 more points in the second quarter and were up 20-0 by halftime. Justin Tucker connected on field goals from 55 and 48 yards away. Flacco was injured when he slid to the ground and was hit by Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso late in the quarter. Ryan Mallet entered the game for Baltimore and completed to two-yard pass to tight end Benjamin Watson in the end zone with 2:00 left in the second.
Miami(4-3) surrendered 20 more points during the fourth quarter. Linebacker C.J. Mosley made an interception and scored on a 63-yard return at 14:29. The Ravens fumbled the ball into the end zone on a carry and wide receiver Chris Moore recovered it for a touchdown at the 6:45 mark. Defensive back Jimmy Smith later intercepted a ball and returned it 50 yards for a score with 4:38 remaining in the fourth to make it 40-0.
In the first quarter, Baltimore(4-4) moved out to a 7-0 lead at 8:25. Quarterback Joe Flacco threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.
The Ravens scored 17 more points in the second quarter and were up 20-0 by halftime. Justin Tucker connected on field goals from 55 and 48 yards away. Flacco was injured when he slid to the ground and was hit by Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso late in the quarter. Ryan Mallet entered the game for Baltimore and completed to two-yard pass to tight end Benjamin Watson in the end zone with 2:00 left in the second.
Miami(4-3) surrendered 20 more points during the fourth quarter. Linebacker C.J. Mosley made an interception and scored on a 63-yard return at 14:29. The Ravens fumbled the ball into the end zone on a carry and wide receiver Chris Moore recovered it for a touchdown at the 6:45 mark. Defensive back Jimmy Smith later intercepted a ball and returned it 50 yards for a score with 4:38 remaining in the fourth to make it 40-0.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Radim Vrbata Hat Trick Wipes Out Ducks
Radim Vrbata scored a hat trick as the Florida Panthers pounded the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 at BB&T Center on Thursday night. The Panthers, who began a five-game home stand, won for the second time in the last three games.
It took just 64 seconds for Florida(4-5-0) to get on the scoreboard. Vincent Trocheck and Connor Brickley made initial shots from close range on John Gibson which he saved. Radim Vebata scored from the low slot for his first goal as a Florida Panther.
Owen Tippett collected his first NHL goal at the 4:23 mark. He brought the puck into the Ducks zone on a 2-on-1 break and passed it to Jamie McGinn on the left wing. He centered it from the low left circle and Tippett tapped it in from the right of the crease.
Anaheim(4-4-1) answered back just two minutes later at 6:24. Chris Wagner steered the puck from the left corner to Logan Shaw. He went around the Panthers cage, backhanded a pass to the low slot and Kalle Kossilia scored his first NHL goal in his third career game.
The Cats would convert on their first power play of the contest with 2:36 left in the first. Korbinian Holzer gave away the puck on the end wall. Nick Bjugstad found Vrbata in the low slot and he put in his second goal of the game.
In the second period, Florida continued their momentum and made it a three-goal cushion 4-1 at 4:03. Trocheck won the face-off draw in the left circle and passed it back to the blue line. Alex Petrovic sent a slap shot through traffic toward the Anaheim net and Trocheck redirected it in from the left side of the crease for his fourth goal of the season.
The following goal by the Panthers at the 8:27 mark was something. Barkov had the puck in the low right circle and connected a no-look backhand pass to the slot area and Evgenii Dadonov blasted a shot for his third goal of the year.
The Ducks surrendered a shorthanded goal during their third power play with 4:23 remaining in the second and were down 6-1. Derek MacKenzie came out of the Panthers zone with the puck down the right side. He entered the Anaheim zone with a 2-on-1 breakaway, flipped a backhand pass to the slot and Barkov scored on a one-timer.
Former Panthers goalie Reto Berra replaced Giboson for Anaheim to begin the third period. They got a tally on a delayed penalty at the 2:18 mark. Jakob Silverberg fired a wrist shot from the left circle which was stopped by James Reimer. Andrew Cogliano smacked the puck in mid-air from the low slot into the Panthers cage to make it 6-2.
Vrbata got his third goal of the contest for the hat trick with 11:21 left in the third. Keith Yandle took a slap shot from the left point which was tipped by Trocheck on the left of the crease. Vrbata was on the edge of the blue paint and scored.
It took just 64 seconds for Florida(4-5-0) to get on the scoreboard. Vincent Trocheck and Connor Brickley made initial shots from close range on John Gibson which he saved. Radim Vebata scored from the low slot for his first goal as a Florida Panther.
Owen Tippett collected his first NHL goal at the 4:23 mark. He brought the puck into the Ducks zone on a 2-on-1 break and passed it to Jamie McGinn on the left wing. He centered it from the low left circle and Tippett tapped it in from the right of the crease.
Anaheim(4-4-1) answered back just two minutes later at 6:24. Chris Wagner steered the puck from the left corner to Logan Shaw. He went around the Panthers cage, backhanded a pass to the low slot and Kalle Kossilia scored his first NHL goal in his third career game.
The Cats would convert on their first power play of the contest with 2:36 left in the first. Korbinian Holzer gave away the puck on the end wall. Nick Bjugstad found Vrbata in the low slot and he put in his second goal of the game.
In the second period, Florida continued their momentum and made it a three-goal cushion 4-1 at 4:03. Trocheck won the face-off draw in the left circle and passed it back to the blue line. Alex Petrovic sent a slap shot through traffic toward the Anaheim net and Trocheck redirected it in from the left side of the crease for his fourth goal of the season.
The following goal by the Panthers at the 8:27 mark was something. Barkov had the puck in the low right circle and connected a no-look backhand pass to the slot area and Evgenii Dadonov blasted a shot for his third goal of the year.
The Ducks surrendered a shorthanded goal during their third power play with 4:23 remaining in the second and were down 6-1. Derek MacKenzie came out of the Panthers zone with the puck down the right side. He entered the Anaheim zone with a 2-on-1 breakaway, flipped a backhand pass to the slot and Barkov scored on a one-timer.
Former Panthers goalie Reto Berra replaced Giboson for Anaheim to begin the third period. They got a tally on a delayed penalty at the 2:18 mark. Jakob Silverberg fired a wrist shot from the left circle which was stopped by James Reimer. Andrew Cogliano smacked the puck in mid-air from the low slot into the Panthers cage to make it 6-2.
Vrbata got his third goal of the contest for the hat trick with 11:21 left in the third. Keith Yandle took a slap shot from the left point which was tipped by Trocheck on the left of the crease. Vrbata was on the edge of the blue paint and scored.
St. Thomas Aquinas At Blanche Ely Preview
The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders challenge the Blanche Ely Tigers on Friday night at Richard L. Lewis Stadium in a District 14-7A game. Both the Raiders and Tigers can clinch the district title with a victory in this contest.
St. Thomas Aquinas(6-1, 1-0) are currently on a three-game winning streak. They outscored their opponents 194-36 this season. After a home opener win in overtime against St. John Bosco, STA compiled shutout victories against Piper and Stranahan. They lost in Arizona to Centennial and followed that with wins over Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Boyd Anderson.
The Raiders will depend on quarterback Curt Casteel to led their offense. He has a wide receiver crew of Elijah Moore, Teriq Phillips, Tavares Kelly and Cole Caterbone to connect passes with. Daniel Carter is the lone running back on most offensive plays and is expected to get the bulk of the carries.
Blanche Ely(2-6, 1-0) have lost four straight game and face their local rival Dillard in the annual Soul Bowl next week. The Tigers began the season going on the road for their first four games with defeats to Stranahan and Plantation along with wins against Boyd Anderson and Fort Lauderdale. They have not scored more than 22 points in a game this year and been outscored 152-30 in their last four games.
The Tigers look for quarterback Yanez Rogers to march them down the field offensively. Wide receivers Akeem Hayes and Dashaun Davis are expected to make receptions from Rogers.
St. Thomas Aquinas(6-1, 1-0) are currently on a three-game winning streak. They outscored their opponents 194-36 this season. After a home opener win in overtime against St. John Bosco, STA compiled shutout victories against Piper and Stranahan. They lost in Arizona to Centennial and followed that with wins over Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Boyd Anderson.
The Raiders will depend on quarterback Curt Casteel to led their offense. He has a wide receiver crew of Elijah Moore, Teriq Phillips, Tavares Kelly and Cole Caterbone to connect passes with. Daniel Carter is the lone running back on most offensive plays and is expected to get the bulk of the carries.
Blanche Ely(2-6, 1-0) have lost four straight game and face their local rival Dillard in the annual Soul Bowl next week. The Tigers began the season going on the road for their first four games with defeats to Stranahan and Plantation along with wins against Boyd Anderson and Fort Lauderdale. They have not scored more than 22 points in a game this year and been outscored 152-30 in their last four games.
The Tigers look for quarterback Yanez Rogers to march them down the field offensively. Wide receivers Akeem Hayes and Dashaun Davis are expected to make receptions from Rogers.
Atlantic At Boca Raton Preview
District 10 in Class 8A will be decided as the Atlantic Eagles go seven miles south on I-95 and face the Boca Raton Bobcats on Friday night. The Eagles could become the district champion with an outright win while a Bobcat victory may place the district in a three-way tie for first place with Park Vista.
Atlantic(6-1, 5-0) lost their season opener to Palm Beach Central. The Eagles have rolled off six consecutive wins since then over Dwyer, Park Vista, Spanish River, Santaluces, John I. Leonard and Lake Worth. They have outscored their opponents 167-24 in their last four games.
The Eagles have running backs Shelley Singletary and Corey Cola Jr. who can rush the ball out of the backfield. Wide receivers Corey Gammage, Varrick Lurry-Davis, Cadarius Gaskin, Javone Jackson, Aydin Henningham and Kamareon Williams look to make receptions from quarterback Antoine Williams II.
Boca Raton(5-3, 4-1) is playing their final game of the regular season and have outscored in their last two games 96-14. The Bobcats have been unable to put together three straight wins due to losses from Ridge Community, Palm Beach Central and Park Vista.
Running back Predner Elmon will get most of the carries for the Bobcats on offense. They can go with Michael Pratt or Ajion Benefield at quarterback depending on the situation. Wide receivers Rod Evans and Deltavian Jenkins intend to get open down the field.
Atlantic(6-1, 5-0) lost their season opener to Palm Beach Central. The Eagles have rolled off six consecutive wins since then over Dwyer, Park Vista, Spanish River, Santaluces, John I. Leonard and Lake Worth. They have outscored their opponents 167-24 in their last four games.
The Eagles have running backs Shelley Singletary and Corey Cola Jr. who can rush the ball out of the backfield. Wide receivers Corey Gammage, Varrick Lurry-Davis, Cadarius Gaskin, Javone Jackson, Aydin Henningham and Kamareon Williams look to make receptions from quarterback Antoine Williams II.
Boca Raton(5-3, 4-1) is playing their final game of the regular season and have outscored in their last two games 96-14. The Bobcats have been unable to put together three straight wins due to losses from Ridge Community, Palm Beach Central and Park Vista.
Running back Predner Elmon will get most of the carries for the Bobcats on offense. They can go with Michael Pratt or Ajion Benefield at quarterback depending on the situation. Wide receivers Rod Evans and Deltavian Jenkins intend to get open down the field.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Spurs Ride By Heat
The Miami Heat fell to the San Antonio Spurs 117-100 at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday night. The Spurs have now won the past eight regular season games against Miami(2-2). The Heat and Spurs have won a combined eight NBA titles in the last 19 seasons.
The first quarter ended up tied 30-30 after the Heat finished the frame on a 10-2 spurt. San Antonio(4-0) regained their early lead and were up 56-51 at halftime. The Spurs extended their margin to double digits late in the third quarter on a 13-2 run to go ahead 88-73. The closest Miami cut the deficit to was 98-87 midway in the fourth quarter after they scored eight straight points.
The Heat had a trio of players with at least 20 points. Tyler Johnson had 23 points, James Johnson got 21 points along with seven rebounds and Goran Dragic dropped 20 points.
San Antonio was led by LaMarcus Aldridge with 31 points and six rebounds. Heat killer Danny Green put together 15 points and seven rebounds while Rudy Gay drained 22 points. Manu Ginobili scored 14 points and Pau Gasol had 13 points along with nine rebounds.
The first quarter ended up tied 30-30 after the Heat finished the frame on a 10-2 spurt. San Antonio(4-0) regained their early lead and were up 56-51 at halftime. The Spurs extended their margin to double digits late in the third quarter on a 13-2 run to go ahead 88-73. The closest Miami cut the deficit to was 98-87 midway in the fourth quarter after they scored eight straight points.
The Heat had a trio of players with at least 20 points. Tyler Johnson had 23 points, James Johnson got 21 points along with seven rebounds and Goran Dragic dropped 20 points.
San Antonio was led by LaMarcus Aldridge with 31 points and six rebounds. Heat killer Danny Green put together 15 points and seven rebounds while Rudy Gay drained 22 points. Manu Ginobili scored 14 points and Pau Gasol had 13 points along with nine rebounds.
Miami Dolphins Release Byron Maxwell
The Miami Dolphins released cornerback Byron Maxwell from the team on Tuesday. He had been part of the Dolphins squad for the past two seasons. He started 13 games with Miami in 2016 as he compiled two interceptions and 53 tackles.
Maxwell was acquired by the Fins from the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2016 along with linebacker Kiko Alonso and the Eagles 2016 first-round draft pick for the Dolphins 2016 first-round draft pick. The Eagles later traded the Dolphins pick along with other selections to the Cleveland Browns for the second overall pick in the draft, which turned out to be quarterback Carson Wentz.
Prior to his stints in Philadelphia and Miami, Maxwell was with the Seattle Seahawks for four years. He helped them win Super Bowl 48 over the Denver Broncos in February 2014 and capture two NFC Championships in 2013 and 2014.
Maxwell was acquired by the Fins from the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2016 along with linebacker Kiko Alonso and the Eagles 2016 first-round draft pick for the Dolphins 2016 first-round draft pick. The Eagles later traded the Dolphins pick along with other selections to the Cleveland Browns for the second overall pick in the draft, which turned out to be quarterback Carson Wentz.
Prior to his stints in Philadelphia and Miami, Maxwell was with the Seattle Seahawks for four years. He helped them win Super Bowl 48 over the Denver Broncos in February 2014 and capture two NFC Championships in 2013 and 2014.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
FHSAA Changes Football Finals Schedule
The Florida High School Athletic Association decided on Tuesday to change the game schedule of several championship title games during the second week of December. All eight championship games will be played in a three-day stretch like they were last year at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
The major changes have the Class 7A title game moving from Friday night on December 8 to Saturday afternoon on December 9. The Class 6A title game gets switched from the Saturday afternoon game to the Friday night game.
The first day of title games will remain the same as last year. December 7 will have the Class 1A contest played Thursday afternoon and the Class 4A tilt on Thursday night. The second date which is on Friday will get the Class 2A match in the late morning, the Class 5A game in the afternoon and Class 6A game at night. The final contests that are on a Saturday has the Class 3A game in the late morning, the Class 7A game in the afternoon slot and the Class 8A game at night.
The FHSAA football finals were scheduled differently from 2011 to 2015. The small schools from Class 1A to Class 4A played on the first weekend while the large schools played on the following weekend. Class 5A was on Friday afternoon and Class 7A was on Friday night while Class 6A was on Saturday afternoon and Class 8A on Saturday night.
In the time period from 2006 to 2010, the large schools were classified from Class 6A to Class 3A and participated in championship games the next week after the small school classification title games from Class 2A to Class 1B. Class 3A was held on Friday afternoon and Class 5A on Friday night while Class 4A went on Saturday afternoon and Class 6A on Saturday night.
The major changes have the Class 7A title game moving from Friday night on December 8 to Saturday afternoon on December 9. The Class 6A title game gets switched from the Saturday afternoon game to the Friday night game.
The first day of title games will remain the same as last year. December 7 will have the Class 1A contest played Thursday afternoon and the Class 4A tilt on Thursday night. The second date which is on Friday will get the Class 2A match in the late morning, the Class 5A game in the afternoon and Class 6A game at night. The final contests that are on a Saturday has the Class 3A game in the late morning, the Class 7A game in the afternoon slot and the Class 8A game at night.
The FHSAA football finals were scheduled differently from 2011 to 2015. The small schools from Class 1A to Class 4A played on the first weekend while the large schools played on the following weekend. Class 5A was on Friday afternoon and Class 7A was on Friday night while Class 6A was on Saturday afternoon and Class 8A on Saturday night.
In the time period from 2006 to 2010, the large schools were classified from Class 6A to Class 3A and participated in championship games the next week after the small school classification title games from Class 2A to Class 1B. Class 3A was held on Friday afternoon and Class 5A on Friday night while Class 4A went on Saturday afternoon and Class 6A on Saturday night.
Habs Ice Panthers
The Florida Panthers finished another short two-game road trip with a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Tuesday night. The Panthers, who have four of their last five games, return to Sunrise and begin a five-game home stand on Thursday. The Canadiens entered the contest with the worst record in the Eastern Conference.
It was until the start of the second period when Florida(3-5-0) scored to go ahead 1-0. Keith Yandle scored from the high slot 20 seconds into the frame for his first goal of the year on assists from Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov.
Montreal(2-6-1) compiled three unanswered tallies in the final five minutes of the period. The Habs got power-play goals by Alex Galcheyuk with 3:16 to go and Shea Weber with 1:58 remaining.
The Canadiens, who were winless in their last seven contests prior to this game, added two more goals midway through the third period. Weber picked up his second goal of the goal at the 9:11 mark. Max Pacioretty also scored for Montreal at 11:06 for his second goal of the season.
It was until the start of the second period when Florida(3-5-0) scored to go ahead 1-0. Keith Yandle scored from the high slot 20 seconds into the frame for his first goal of the year on assists from Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov.
Montreal(2-6-1) compiled three unanswered tallies in the final five minutes of the period. The Habs got power-play goals by Alex Galcheyuk with 3:16 to go and Shea Weber with 1:58 remaining.
The Canadiens, who were winless in their last seven contests prior to this game, added two more goals midway through the third period. Weber picked up his second goal of the goal at the 9:11 mark. Max Pacioretty also scored for Montreal at 11:06 for his second goal of the season.
FHSAA Playoff Point Standings Week 9
The weekly playoff point standings were released by the FHSAA on Tuesday following Week 9 action. The final district games are scheduled for Week 10 throughout the state of Florida.
All district champions will be determined by the end of the week from Class 8A to Class 5A for automatic spots in the FHSAA playoffs. Should there be a three-way tie between schools with the best district record, the team with the highest playoff point average will get the automatic bid.
It was noticed that there were many shifts in playoff seeds for the small schools from Class 1A to Class 4A in South Florida. Pahokee(39.5) kept a firm grasp of the top seed in Region 4 of Class 1A as they edged Seminole Ridge in a game last week. Class 2A in Region 4 had Champagnat(37.86) dropped for the second straight week from second to third. Glades Day(35.0) jumped up to a tie for fourth place with Community School of Naples.
The rankings of Class 3A in Region 4 saw no changes at all for three weeks since the inaugural playoff point standings was introduced after Week 6. That changed this past Friday as American Heritage fell at home to Glades Central and St. Andrew's got blown out at Benjamin. Chaminade-Madonna(39.0) stayed at #1, Benjamin(37.14) rose up into the top four at #2, St. Andrew's(36.43) and Everglades Prep(36.29) dropped one spot each to third and fourth. Calvary Christian(35.17) stepped up to fifth and American Heritage(35.15) fell from fourth to sixth.
No changes happened for Class 3A in Region 2 with Kings Academy(41.14), who beat Key West last Friday, at #2 and Oxbridge Academy(40.83) at #3.
University School(44.83) had a big cushion in first of Region 4 in Class 4A as Key West(40.17), Monsignor Pace(38.33) and Gulliver Prep(37.17) stayed the same for the top four seeds. They were followed by Glades Central(37.14), Booker T. Washington(34.25) and North Broward Prep(33.3).
Class 5A in Region 4 remained the same with American Heritage as the top seed and Cardinal Gibbons in fifth. A change in District 15 leader has Fort Pierce Westwood jump to fourth and Suncoast fall from fourth to eighth. Coconut Creek dropped out of the top eight from the seventh spot.
Region 4 in Class 6A saw some major battles in Dade County for schools in District 16 last week. Miami Northwestern kept their top position with a victory over Miami Central while Carol City stopped Booker T. Washington. Regardless of these game results, none of these schools changed their ranking with #1 Miami Northwestern(42.57), #5 Miami Central(38.67), #6 Carol City(37.43), #8 Norland(34.0) and #4 Dillard(33.86).
The top four seeds remained the same in Class 7A of Region 4 with St. Thomas Aquinas(40.43) as the first seed. Dwyer(39.75) and Nova(38.43) shifted up one spot to second and third while Doral Academy(37.67) dropped from second to fourth. Forest Hill(37.71) stuck in the fifth spot while South Broward(35.0) and Mater Academy(34.14) switched positions. South Miami(33.71) replaced Miami Sunset in the last qualifying spot.
Class 8A in Region 3 remained intact with #1 Palm Beach Central, #2 Miramar followed by #3 Deerfield Beach and #4 Atlantic. Plantation remained in fifth while #6 Western and #7 Seminole Ridge switched spots. #8 Park Vista was in the eighth seed for the second straight week.
Region 4 in Class 8A top eight seeds has #1 Columbus, #2 Southridge, #3 Belen Jesuit, #4 North Miami, #5 Palmetto, #6 South Dade, #7 Miami and #8 Homestead.
All district champions will be determined by the end of the week from Class 8A to Class 5A for automatic spots in the FHSAA playoffs. Should there be a three-way tie between schools with the best district record, the team with the highest playoff point average will get the automatic bid.
It was noticed that there were many shifts in playoff seeds for the small schools from Class 1A to Class 4A in South Florida. Pahokee(39.5) kept a firm grasp of the top seed in Region 4 of Class 1A as they edged Seminole Ridge in a game last week. Class 2A in Region 4 had Champagnat(37.86) dropped for the second straight week from second to third. Glades Day(35.0) jumped up to a tie for fourth place with Community School of Naples.
The rankings of Class 3A in Region 4 saw no changes at all for three weeks since the inaugural playoff point standings was introduced after Week 6. That changed this past Friday as American Heritage fell at home to Glades Central and St. Andrew's got blown out at Benjamin. Chaminade-Madonna(39.0) stayed at #1, Benjamin(37.14) rose up into the top four at #2, St. Andrew's(36.43) and Everglades Prep(36.29) dropped one spot each to third and fourth. Calvary Christian(35.17) stepped up to fifth and American Heritage(35.15) fell from fourth to sixth.
No changes happened for Class 3A in Region 2 with Kings Academy(41.14), who beat Key West last Friday, at #2 and Oxbridge Academy(40.83) at #3.
University School(44.83) had a big cushion in first of Region 4 in Class 4A as Key West(40.17), Monsignor Pace(38.33) and Gulliver Prep(37.17) stayed the same for the top four seeds. They were followed by Glades Central(37.14), Booker T. Washington(34.25) and North Broward Prep(33.3).
Class 5A in Region 4 remained the same with American Heritage as the top seed and Cardinal Gibbons in fifth. A change in District 15 leader has Fort Pierce Westwood jump to fourth and Suncoast fall from fourth to eighth. Coconut Creek dropped out of the top eight from the seventh spot.
Region 4 in Class 6A saw some major battles in Dade County for schools in District 16 last week. Miami Northwestern kept their top position with a victory over Miami Central while Carol City stopped Booker T. Washington. Regardless of these game results, none of these schools changed their ranking with #1 Miami Northwestern(42.57), #5 Miami Central(38.67), #6 Carol City(37.43), #8 Norland(34.0) and #4 Dillard(33.86).
The top four seeds remained the same in Class 7A of Region 4 with St. Thomas Aquinas(40.43) as the first seed. Dwyer(39.75) and Nova(38.43) shifted up one spot to second and third while Doral Academy(37.67) dropped from second to fourth. Forest Hill(37.71) stuck in the fifth spot while South Broward(35.0) and Mater Academy(34.14) switched positions. South Miami(33.71) replaced Miami Sunset in the last qualifying spot.
Class 8A in Region 3 remained intact with #1 Palm Beach Central, #2 Miramar followed by #3 Deerfield Beach and #4 Atlantic. Plantation remained in fifth while #6 Western and #7 Seminole Ridge switched spots. #8 Park Vista was in the eighth seed for the second straight week.
Region 4 in Class 8A top eight seeds has #1 Columbus, #2 Southridge, #3 Belen Jesuit, #4 North Miami, #5 Palmetto, #6 South Dade, #7 Miami and #8 Homestead.
Florida Panthers Claim Antti Niemi
The Florida Panthers have claimed goalie Antti Niemi off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. He signed with the Penguins during the summer as a free agent.
Niemi is best known for helping the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 capture their first Stanley Cup championship in 49 years. He has also had stints with the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars during his NHL career. Niemi has a career record of 227-128-51 with a 2.52 goals against average and 35 shutouts.
Niemi is best known for helping the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 capture their first Stanley Cup championship in 49 years. He has also had stints with the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars during his NHL career. Niemi has a career record of 227-128-51 with a 2.52 goals against average and 35 shutouts.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Heat Cruise By Hawks
The Miami Heat pulled away from the Atlanta Hawks with a 104-93 win on Monday night at American Airlines Arena. It was the second game of a six-game home stand for the Heat.
Miami(2-1) started out on an 18-10 run and led 26-23 after one quarter. The Heat outscored the Hawks 36-21 in the second quarter and were up 62-44 at halftime.
Atlanta(1-3) cut the deficit down from double digits with a 29-15 spurt and were down 77-73 after three quarters. The Hawks tied the contest 77-77 in the first two minutes of the fourth. The Heat responded with a 9-2 run and never looked back.
Josh Richardson had a team-high 21 points for the Heat. Wayne Ellington added 20 points while Goran Dragic compiled 19 points and six assists. Kent Bazemore and Taurean Prince both had 20 points each for Atlanta.
Miami(2-1) started out on an 18-10 run and led 26-23 after one quarter. The Heat outscored the Hawks 36-21 in the second quarter and were up 62-44 at halftime.
Atlanta(1-3) cut the deficit down from double digits with a 29-15 spurt and were down 77-73 after three quarters. The Hawks tied the contest 77-77 in the first two minutes of the fourth. The Heat responded with a 9-2 run and never looked back.
Josh Richardson had a team-high 21 points for the Heat. Wayne Ellington added 20 points while Goran Dragic compiled 19 points and six assists. Kent Bazemore and Taurean Prince both had 20 points each for Atlanta.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Dolphins Move By Jets
Cody Parkey kicked a 39-yard field goal with 26 seconds left in the game to give the Miami Dolphins a 31-28 victory over the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. It was the only field goal by either club in the contest. The Fins won their third consecutive game.
Both teams exchanged touchdowns in the first half. New York(3-4) struck first at 13:01 of the first quarter as quarterback Josh McCown connected a 29-yard pass to wide receiver Jermaine Kearse. The Dolphins matched it on their next possession with a four-yard pass by quarterback Jay Cutler to wide receiver Jarvis Landry at the 10:50 mark. Wide receiver Robby Anderson caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from McCown for the Jets with 1:34 left in the first.
In the second quarter, Miami(4-2) tied it 14-14 with 6:22 to go. Cutler found tight end Anthony Fasano from four yards away. New York regained the lead on a one-yard plunge by McCown with 2:00 remaining in the first half.
The Jets got out to a 14-point margin with the only score of the third quarter at the 1:52 mark. McCown noticed wide receiver Austin Seferian-Jenkins in the back of the end zone from 10 yards out.
The Fins pulled off a major comeback as they compiled 17 points during the fourth quarter. Matt Moore replaced an injured Cutler at the quarterback spot and fired a 28-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kenny Stills at 11:33
Stills would later make another touchdown reception from Moore on the right side of the end zone from two yards away with 6:25 remaining in the fourth. Parkey nailed the game-winning score oh a 39-yard field goal with 26 seconds to go and a Dolphins 31-28 lead.
Both teams exchanged touchdowns in the first half. New York(3-4) struck first at 13:01 of the first quarter as quarterback Josh McCown connected a 29-yard pass to wide receiver Jermaine Kearse. The Dolphins matched it on their next possession with a four-yard pass by quarterback Jay Cutler to wide receiver Jarvis Landry at the 10:50 mark. Wide receiver Robby Anderson caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from McCown for the Jets with 1:34 left in the first.
In the second quarter, Miami(4-2) tied it 14-14 with 6:22 to go. Cutler found tight end Anthony Fasano from four yards away. New York regained the lead on a one-yard plunge by McCown with 2:00 remaining in the first half.
The Jets got out to a 14-point margin with the only score of the third quarter at the 1:52 mark. McCown noticed wide receiver Austin Seferian-Jenkins in the back of the end zone from 10 yards out.
The Fins pulled off a major comeback as they compiled 17 points during the fourth quarter. Matt Moore replaced an injured Cutler at the quarterback spot and fired a 28-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kenny Stills at 11:33
Stills would later make another touchdown reception from Moore on the right side of the end zone from two yards away with 6:25 remaining in the fourth. Parkey nailed the game-winning score oh a 39-yard field goal with 26 seconds to go and a Dolphins 31-28 lead.
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Miami FC Blanks FC Edmonton
Miami FC made a long trip up to Canada and shut out FC Edmonton 2-0 at Clarke Stadium on Saturday night . It was the final game of a three-game road trip for the club.
Stefano Pinho gave Miami FC(9-3-3) a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute of play. Dylan Mares followed with a tally during the 64th minute. FC Edmonton(3-5-6) comes down next week to South Florida against Miami FC in the final game of the regular season.
Stefano Pinho gave Miami FC(9-3-3) a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute of play. Dylan Mares followed with a tally during the 64th minute. FC Edmonton(3-5-6) comes down next week to South Florida against Miami FC in the final game of the regular season.
Heat Win Home Opener Over Pacers
The Miami Heat played their 30th home opener in franchise history and topped the Indiana Pacers 112-108 at American Airlines Arena on Saturday night.
Indiana(1-2) had a 31-26 lead after one quarter. Miami(1-1) changed the momentum as they outscored the Pacers 37-19 in the second quarter, which included a 24-8 run, and were up 63-50 at halftime. The Heat stayed ahead 91-76 after three quarters and held on through the end of the contest.
Goran Dragic put together 23 points and six rebounds for Miami while Dion Waiters added 19 points. Victor Oladipo led Indiana with 28 points and Domantas Sabonis compiled a double-double with 18 points along with 13 rebounds.
Indiana(1-2) had a 31-26 lead after one quarter. Miami(1-1) changed the momentum as they outscored the Pacers 37-19 in the second quarter, which included a 24-8 run, and were up 63-50 at halftime. The Heat stayed ahead 91-76 after three quarters and held on through the end of the contest.
Goran Dragic put together 23 points and six rebounds for Miami while Dion Waiters added 19 points. Victor Oladipo led Indiana with 28 points and Domantas Sabonis compiled a double-double with 18 points along with 13 rebounds.
Panthers Surprise Capitals
The Florida Panthers made a rare appearance in a nationally televised game as they beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 at Capital One Arena on Saturday night. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the Cats. It was the only visit for the Panthers to Washington D.C. this season.
Florida(3-4-0) jumped up to a 1-0 lead just 1:26 into the contest. Connor Brickley, who was scratched in the last two games, collected his second goal of the season in front of the net on a pass by Jared McCann from behind the Capitals cage.
The Panthers increased their lead to 2-0 on the power play with 30 seconds left in the first. Evgenii Dadonov scored the goal with assists from Jonathan Huberdeau and Vincent Trocheck.
In the second period, Florida scored on a 5-on-3 power play. Aleksander Barkov slid the puck from the low right circle across to Trocheck in the left circle. He waited then fired a slap shot by Philipp Grubauer at the 7:58 mark.
Washington(4-4-1) broke the shutout with 4:37 left in the second. Devante Smith-Pelley placed a pass from the right corner to Christian Djoos on the right wing. He skated into the high slot and released a wrist shot by James Reimer.
The Cats finished the game with an empty-net shorthanded goal by Barkov with 1:16 remaining in the third period. He recovered the puck in the defensive slot area and backhanded it down the length of the ice.
Florida(3-4-0) jumped up to a 1-0 lead just 1:26 into the contest. Connor Brickley, who was scratched in the last two games, collected his second goal of the season in front of the net on a pass by Jared McCann from behind the Capitals cage.
The Panthers increased their lead to 2-0 on the power play with 30 seconds left in the first. Evgenii Dadonov scored the goal with assists from Jonathan Huberdeau and Vincent Trocheck.
In the second period, Florida scored on a 5-on-3 power play. Aleksander Barkov slid the puck from the low right circle across to Trocheck in the left circle. He waited then fired a slap shot by Philipp Grubauer at the 7:58 mark.
Washington(4-4-1) broke the shutout with 4:37 left in the second. Devante Smith-Pelley placed a pass from the right corner to Christian Djoos on the right wing. He skated into the high slot and released a wrist shot by James Reimer.
The Cats finished the game with an empty-net shorthanded goal by Barkov with 1:16 remaining in the third period. He recovered the puck in the defensive slot area and backhanded it down the length of the ice.
Hurricanes Survive Syracuse
The Miami Hurricanes held on to defeat the Syracuse Orange 27-19 at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. The Canes remain undefeated with the victory.
The Hurricanes were in the red zone and were unable to get into the end zone. They had to settle for an 18-yard field goal by Michael Badgley.
In the second quarter, Miami(6-0, 4-0) scored their first touchdown at 14:28. Quarterback Malik Rosier connected a 10-yard strike to tight end Christopher Herndon for a 10-0 lead. Badgley added a 39-yard field goal less than four minutes later.
Syracuse(4-4, 2-2) began to chip away at the lead. Cole Murphy kicked a 22-yard field goal with 6:23 left in the first half and booted a 40-yard field goal with 9:00 to go in the third quarter.
The Hurricanes expected the gap to 20-6 with three minutes left in the third quarter. Wide receiver Jeff Thomas caught a 48-yard touchdown pass on the left hash marks from Rosier.
The Orange hit the scoreboard with 1:15 remaining in the third. Running back Moe Neal carried the ball in from 15 yards away. Murphy compiled field goals from 45 yards and 53 yards out during the first portion of the fourth quarter and they were down 20-19 midway into the frame.
Hurricanes running back Travis Homer, an Oxbridge Academy grad, put the contest away at the 2:54 mark of the fourth. He found the hole in the middle of the line and raced down 33 yards for the touchdown.
The Hurricanes were in the red zone and were unable to get into the end zone. They had to settle for an 18-yard field goal by Michael Badgley.
In the second quarter, Miami(6-0, 4-0) scored their first touchdown at 14:28. Quarterback Malik Rosier connected a 10-yard strike to tight end Christopher Herndon for a 10-0 lead. Badgley added a 39-yard field goal less than four minutes later.
Syracuse(4-4, 2-2) began to chip away at the lead. Cole Murphy kicked a 22-yard field goal with 6:23 left in the first half and booted a 40-yard field goal with 9:00 to go in the third quarter.
The Hurricanes expected the gap to 20-6 with three minutes left in the third quarter. Wide receiver Jeff Thomas caught a 48-yard touchdown pass on the left hash marks from Rosier.
The Orange hit the scoreboard with 1:15 remaining in the third. Running back Moe Neal carried the ball in from 15 yards away. Murphy compiled field goals from 45 yards and 53 yards out during the first portion of the fourth quarter and they were down 20-19 midway into the frame.
Hurricanes running back Travis Homer, an Oxbridge Academy grad, put the contest away at the 2:54 mark of the fourth. He found the hole in the middle of the line and raced down 33 yards for the touchdown.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Glades Central Takes American Heritage
The Glades Central Raiders got by the American Heritage Stallions 21-7 at The Corral in Delray Beach on Friday night. The Raiders snapped a five-game losing streak to the Stallions and last beat them in 2011.
Glades Central(5-2) moved ahead at 7:58 of the first quarter. Wide receiver Jymetre Hester caught a 47-yard touchdown pass in the middle of the field from quarterback Davious Richards. The Raiders made it 8-0 as they faked the kick for the extra point and scored on a two-point conversion run by wide receiver/holder Dejuan Miller.
The Raiders mounted a drive in the third quarter as Miller made a 61-yard catch to the Stallions 18-yard line. Later in the possession, Richards threw an eight-yard pass to Miller on the right side for a score at the 6:36 mark in the third and a Glades Central 15-0 margin.
American Heritage(4-4) finally scored with 3:47 left in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Ryan Rizk connected a seven-yard pass to wide receiver Micangelo Joseph and cut the lead to 15-7.
The Stallions got the ball back on a punt with two minutes to go and they attempted to tie the game on their next drive. It went down to the last play of the game when Raiders defensive back E.J. Jackson intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown.
Glades Central(5-2) moved ahead at 7:58 of the first quarter. Wide receiver Jymetre Hester caught a 47-yard touchdown pass in the middle of the field from quarterback Davious Richards. The Raiders made it 8-0 as they faked the kick for the extra point and scored on a two-point conversion run by wide receiver/holder Dejuan Miller.
The Raiders mounted a drive in the third quarter as Miller made a 61-yard catch to the Stallions 18-yard line. Later in the possession, Richards threw an eight-yard pass to Miller on the right side for a score at the 6:36 mark in the third and a Glades Central 15-0 margin.
American Heritage(4-4) finally scored with 3:47 left in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Ryan Rizk connected a seven-yard pass to wide receiver Micangelo Joseph and cut the lead to 15-7.
The Stallions got the ball back on a punt with two minutes to go and they attempted to tie the game on their next drive. It went down to the last play of the game when Raiders defensive back E.J. Jackson intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown.
Penguins Top Panthers
The Florida Panthers welcomed the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to South Florida on Friday night and were defeated by them 4-3 at BB&T Center. It was the second meeting between both clubs in less than one week.
After not converting on an early power play, Florida(2-4-0) scored twice in a 94-second span. Radim Vrbata flipped the puck up in the air toward the net from the top of the zone. Matt Murray stopped it and Jamie McGinn whacked in the rebound from the left side of the crease at 4:15.
The Panthers performed cross-ice passing inside the Penguins zone to go up 2-0 at 5:49. Aaron Ekblad passed the puck from the right point to Keith Yandle on the left point. Yandle forwarded it to Aleksander Barkov in the right circle and he scored on a slap shot for his first goal of the season.
Pittsburgh(5-2-1) came out with a vengeance at the beginning of the second period. They scored on their first power play of the contest at 2:14 when Phil Kessel made a slap pass from the left circle and Evgeni Malkin stuffed it in from the right side of the blue paint by Roberto Luongo.
It took another 27 seconds for the Penguins to tie the game 2-2. Following a Panthers turnover on the end wall, Tom Kuhnhackl made a cross-ice pass from the low left circle and Carter Rowney snapped in a shot from the low slot area.
The Pens converted on their second power play of the game and took their first lead of the game at 11:12. Malkin wired a pass from the low right circle to the top of the crease and Sidney Crosby redirected it into the top of the Panthers cage for his fifth goal of the year.
In the third period, Florida was able to pull even 3-3 at the 9:19 mark. MacKenzie Weegar, who played in his first game this season, scored his first NHL goal on a slap shot from the top of the right circle.
The Penguins regained the lead 4-3 on the power play with 2:53 remaining in the third. Conor Sheary came through the low slot and slipped a forehand shot past James Reimer. It was the third power-play goal for the Pens in the contest.
After not converting on an early power play, Florida(2-4-0) scored twice in a 94-second span. Radim Vrbata flipped the puck up in the air toward the net from the top of the zone. Matt Murray stopped it and Jamie McGinn whacked in the rebound from the left side of the crease at 4:15.
The Panthers performed cross-ice passing inside the Penguins zone to go up 2-0 at 5:49. Aaron Ekblad passed the puck from the right point to Keith Yandle on the left point. Yandle forwarded it to Aleksander Barkov in the right circle and he scored on a slap shot for his first goal of the season.
Pittsburgh(5-2-1) came out with a vengeance at the beginning of the second period. They scored on their first power play of the contest at 2:14 when Phil Kessel made a slap pass from the left circle and Evgeni Malkin stuffed it in from the right side of the blue paint by Roberto Luongo.
It took another 27 seconds for the Penguins to tie the game 2-2. Following a Panthers turnover on the end wall, Tom Kuhnhackl made a cross-ice pass from the low left circle and Carter Rowney snapped in a shot from the low slot area.
The Pens converted on their second power play of the game and took their first lead of the game at 11:12. Malkin wired a pass from the low right circle to the top of the crease and Sidney Crosby redirected it into the top of the Panthers cage for his fifth goal of the year.
In the third period, Florida was able to pull even 3-3 at the 9:19 mark. MacKenzie Weegar, who played in his first game this season, scored his first NHL goal on a slap shot from the top of the right circle.
The Penguins regained the lead 4-3 on the power play with 2:53 remaining in the third. Conor Sheary came through the low slot and slipped a forehand shot past James Reimer. It was the third power-play goal for the Pens in the contest.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Forest Hill Holds Off Olympic Heights
The Forest Hill Falcons withstood a comeback and beat the Olympic Heights Lions 34-28 on Thursday night at Corey Lewis Stadium in a District 13-7A game. The Falcons remain in contention to win the district title.
Forest Hill(6-1, 3-1) got a 21-point margin at the end of the first half. Running back Bryan Jones contributed two touchdown runs in the first quarter. He scored from 20 yards away at 8:45 and reached the end zone on the Falcons first play of their next possession with an 83-yard run around the left end and down the left sideline with 4:51 left in the quarter.
The Falcons made it 21-0 at the 9:35 mark of the second quarter. Running back Chaz Eaton angled toward the right sideline and scored on a 48-yard touchdown.
The momentum changed to begin the second half as Olympic Heights(3-4, 2-2) scored in their first two drives of the third quarter to get back in the contest. Wide receiver Michael Ippolito caught a 70-yard touchdown pass on the right sideline from quarterback James Micioni at 10:35. They cut the lead down to 21-14 when running back Reis Clark sprinted through the middle and scored from 10 yards out at the 5:36 mark.
The gap went back up to 14 points for Forest Hill with 4:03 to go in the third. Eaton rushed around the left side and down the left sideline for an 86-yard touchdown run.
OH kept it close in the fourth quarter. Micioni faked a handoff and rolled in from four yards away for a score at the 9:37 mark.
The Falcons answered back when Jones broke several tackles in the middle of the field and pulled away for a 61-yard touchdown run with 7:53 remaining. They missed the extra point and were up 34-21.
The Lions responded quickly as Micioni threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Ippolito on a fly pattern with 5:56 left. The six-point deficit would be the closest that they would come to take the lead.
Olympic Heights had one more possession and opportunity to score. They loss the ball on downs at the Falcons four-yard line with 22.4 seconds to go when a pass to the front right side of the end zone was broken up.
Forest Hill(6-1, 3-1) got a 21-point margin at the end of the first half. Running back Bryan Jones contributed two touchdown runs in the first quarter. He scored from 20 yards away at 8:45 and reached the end zone on the Falcons first play of their next possession with an 83-yard run around the left end and down the left sideline with 4:51 left in the quarter.
The Falcons made it 21-0 at the 9:35 mark of the second quarter. Running back Chaz Eaton angled toward the right sideline and scored on a 48-yard touchdown.
The momentum changed to begin the second half as Olympic Heights(3-4, 2-2) scored in their first two drives of the third quarter to get back in the contest. Wide receiver Michael Ippolito caught a 70-yard touchdown pass on the right sideline from quarterback James Micioni at 10:35. They cut the lead down to 21-14 when running back Reis Clark sprinted through the middle and scored from 10 yards out at the 5:36 mark.
The gap went back up to 14 points for Forest Hill with 4:03 to go in the third. Eaton rushed around the left side and down the left sideline for an 86-yard touchdown run.
OH kept it close in the fourth quarter. Micioni faked a handoff and rolled in from four yards away for a score at the 9:37 mark.
The Falcons answered back when Jones broke several tackles in the middle of the field and pulled away for a 61-yard touchdown run with 7:53 remaining. They missed the extra point and were up 34-21.
The Lions responded quickly as Micioni threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Ippolito on a fly pattern with 5:56 left. The six-point deficit would be the closest that they would come to take the lead.
Olympic Heights had one more possession and opportunity to score. They loss the ball on downs at the Falcons four-yard line with 22.4 seconds to go when a pass to the front right side of the end zone was broken up.
Glades Central At American Heritage Preview
The Glades Central Raiders visit The Corral in Delray Beach and take on the American Heritage Stallions at Scott Maurer Memorial Field on Friday night. The Stallions have been victorious over the Raiders in their last five meetings against each other. The last time the Raiders won this rivalry game was on the road in September 2011 in a high scoring 41-34 win.
Glades Central(4-2) won their two recent games against Lake Worth along with Boynton Beach and outscored them 76-8. Their losses were to likely playoff-bound schools University School and Oxbridge Academy earlier this season. They did not play their annual game against Dwyer this year due to Hurricane Irma.
Jaeze Tracey leads the Raiders offense at quarterback and will hand the ball off many times to running back Steve Barrett. Tracey is expected to connect passes with wide receivers Dejuan Miller, Jymetre Hester, Kamare Stephens and Odieu Hilaire.
American Heritage(4-3) is coming off their best contest of the year with a 42-0 shutout win over Bishop Verot last week. They began the season with road defeats to Belen Jesuit and Cardinal Gibbons. The Stallions followed that with wins over Holy Trinity Episcopal, Archbiship McCarthy and Pensacola Catholic, then fell to University School.
They have a backfield of quarterback Ryan Rizk and running back Dallis Small. Rizk intends to find John Dunmore, Micangelo Joseph, Jamari Laster, Conner Hindsley and Luke Sharkey down the field for receptions.
Glades Central(4-2) won their two recent games against Lake Worth along with Boynton Beach and outscored them 76-8. Their losses were to likely playoff-bound schools University School and Oxbridge Academy earlier this season. They did not play their annual game against Dwyer this year due to Hurricane Irma.
Jaeze Tracey leads the Raiders offense at quarterback and will hand the ball off many times to running back Steve Barrett. Tracey is expected to connect passes with wide receivers Dejuan Miller, Jymetre Hester, Kamare Stephens and Odieu Hilaire.
American Heritage(4-3) is coming off their best contest of the year with a 42-0 shutout win over Bishop Verot last week. They began the season with road defeats to Belen Jesuit and Cardinal Gibbons. The Stallions followed that with wins over Holy Trinity Episcopal, Archbiship McCarthy and Pensacola Catholic, then fell to University School.
They have a backfield of quarterback Ryan Rizk and running back Dallis Small. Rizk intends to find John Dunmore, Micangelo Joseph, Jamari Laster, Conner Hindsley and Luke Sharkey down the field for receptions.
Lake Worth At Atlantic Preview
The Atlantic Eagles host the Lake Worth Trojans at War Eagle Stadium in Delray Beach on Friday night in a District 10-8A game. The Eagles currently lead the district ahead of Park Vista and Boca Raton.
Lake Worth(0-6, 0-4) have given up 219 points and scored only 28 points this season. They have been defeated by Palm Beach Lakes, Spanish River, Santaluces, Park Vista, Glades Central and Boca Raton.
The Trojans have a rushing attack with running backs Joshua Rayhan Williams and Jameson Pierre-Louis along with quarterback Jean Stevens-Mendes. Their group of wide receivers include Marques Spann, Bryan Henry, Javon Austin, Jermey Young, Mikal Grimes and Viguens Sainvilus.
Atlantic(5-1, 4-0) have outscored their last three opponents 117-18. After an season opening loss to Palm Beach Central by one point, they have stringed five consecutive victories over Dwyer, Park Vista, Spanish River, Santaluces and John I. Leonard.
The Eagles have a passing game with quarterback Antoine Williams II and a wide receiver core of Corey Gammage, Cadarius Gaskin, Varrick Lurry-Davis, Javone Jackson, Kamareon Williams and Aydin Henningham. Running backs Shelley Singletary and Corey Cola Jr. will see their share of carries.
Lake Worth(0-6, 0-4) have given up 219 points and scored only 28 points this season. They have been defeated by Palm Beach Lakes, Spanish River, Santaluces, Park Vista, Glades Central and Boca Raton.
The Trojans have a rushing attack with running backs Joshua Rayhan Williams and Jameson Pierre-Louis along with quarterback Jean Stevens-Mendes. Their group of wide receivers include Marques Spann, Bryan Henry, Javon Austin, Jermey Young, Mikal Grimes and Viguens Sainvilus.
Atlantic(5-1, 4-0) have outscored their last three opponents 117-18. After an season opening loss to Palm Beach Central by one point, they have stringed five consecutive victories over Dwyer, Park Vista, Spanish River, Santaluces and John I. Leonard.
The Eagles have a passing game with quarterback Antoine Williams II and a wide receiver core of Corey Gammage, Cadarius Gaskin, Varrick Lurry-Davis, Javone Jackson, Kamareon Williams and Aydin Henningham. Running backs Shelley Singletary and Corey Cola Jr. will see their share of carries.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Heat Lose Season Opener To Magic
The Miami Heat began their 30th season in the National Basketball Association and lost their season opener to the Orlando Magic 116-109 at Amway Center on Wednesday night. It was the first defeat in a season opener for the Heat since 2010 and the first season opening victory for the Magic since 2012.
Miami(0-1) rolled out to a 37-32 lead after one quarter. Orlando(1-0) bounced back in the second and were ahead 58-55 at halftime. The Magic extended their margin, which included a 16-7 spurt during the frame, to 88-78 after three quarters.
Hassan Whiteside led the Heat with a monster double-double with 26 points and 22 rebounds. Goran Dragic added 17 points and Dion Waiters popped in 15 points.
Evan Fournier was the leading scorer for Orlando with 23 points. Nikola Vucevic compiled a double-double of 19 points along with 13 rebounds.
Miami(0-1) rolled out to a 37-32 lead after one quarter. Orlando(1-0) bounced back in the second and were ahead 58-55 at halftime. The Magic extended their margin, which included a 16-7 spurt during the frame, to 88-78 after three quarters.
Hassan Whiteside led the Heat with a monster double-double with 26 points and 22 rebounds. Goran Dragic added 17 points and Dion Waiters popped in 15 points.
Evan Fournier was the leading scorer for Orlando with 23 points. Nikola Vucevic compiled a double-double of 19 points along with 13 rebounds.
Cosmos Win NASL Game In Fort Lauderdale
The New York Cosmos topped Puerto Rico FC 4-1 in an NASL contest held at Central Broward Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. The game was rescheduled from Puerto Rico after the impact of Hurricane Maria on the island. The Fort Lauderdale Strikers did host games at that venue during the 2016 NASL Fall Season.
The Cosmos scored two goals in each half of the game. Puerto Rico FC finally got on the scoreboard during the 90th minute of play.
The Cosmos scored two goals in each half of the game. Puerto Rico FC finally got on the scoreboard during the 90th minute of play.
Fort Lauderdale Hosting Cosmos-Puerto Rico Game
Fort Lauderdale will host an NASL game on Wednesday night as the New York Cosmos face Puerto Rico FC at Central Broward Stadium. The venue was the home of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers during the final three months of the 2016 season.
The contest was rescheduled by due to the impact of Hurricane Maria on the island of Puerto Rico. Proceeds for this game will raise funds for hurricane relief.
The contest was rescheduled by due to the impact of Hurricane Maria on the island of Puerto Rico. Proceeds for this game will raise funds for hurricane relief.
Forest Hill At Olympic Heights Preview
The Forest Hill Falcons head to Boca Raton and face the Olympic Heights Lions at Corey Lewis Stadium on Thursday night. Both schools are trying to finish first in District 13 and got an automatic spot in the FHSAA Class 7A playoffs.
Forest Hill(5-1, 2-1), who got off to their best start since 1985, were unbeaten in their first five games of regular season until they lost to Dwyer 42-22 last week. The Falcons averaged 36 points in their first four contests this year. They had victories over Suncoast, Santaluces, West Boca Raton, Royal Palm Beach and Jupiter.
Quarterback Darius McClendon leads the Falcons on offense and can depend on running backs Chaz Eaton, Bryon Jones and Ryan Edwards to carry the ball. Wide receivers Carlos Diaz and Deshon Simans are expected to make receptions from McClendon.
Olympic Heights(3-3, 2-1) followed a season opener loss to Boynton Beach with wins over Spanish River, Dwyer and West Boca Raton. They have fallen to Vero Beach and Palm Beach Lakes in their last two games.
The Lions have James Micioni at quarterback along with running back Reis Clark in the backfield. Micioni looks to connect passes for OH to wide receivers Michael Ippolito, Keyshawn Simmons, Jack Coulson and Shane Ellis.
Forest Hill(5-1, 2-1), who got off to their best start since 1985, were unbeaten in their first five games of regular season until they lost to Dwyer 42-22 last week. The Falcons averaged 36 points in their first four contests this year. They had victories over Suncoast, Santaluces, West Boca Raton, Royal Palm Beach and Jupiter.
Quarterback Darius McClendon leads the Falcons on offense and can depend on running backs Chaz Eaton, Bryon Jones and Ryan Edwards to carry the ball. Wide receivers Carlos Diaz and Deshon Simans are expected to make receptions from McClendon.
Olympic Heights(3-3, 2-1) followed a season opener loss to Boynton Beach with wins over Spanish River, Dwyer and West Boca Raton. They have fallen to Vero Beach and Palm Beach Lakes in their last two games.
The Lions have James Micioni at quarterback along with running back Reis Clark in the backfield. Micioni looks to connect passes for OH to wide receivers Michael Ippolito, Keyshawn Simmons, Jack Coulson and Shane Ellis.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Flyers Steamroll Panthers
The Florida Panthers finished a quick two-game road trip through Pennsylvania and lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center. 2017 first-round draft pick Owen Tippett made his National Hockey League debut for Florida. The Panthers return home on Friday and take on the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
After a scoreless first period, Philadelphia(4-2-0) blitzed with four goals during the second period. Sean Couturier made it 1-0 at 1:05 with assists from Jakub Voracek and Claude Giroux. They extended it to a two-goal margin as South Florida native Shayne Gostisbehere scored from the left circle at the 7:35 mark. Wayne Simmonds and Robert Hagg were credited assists on the play.
The Flyers scored on the power play with 6:38 left in the second to make it 3-0. Valtteri Filppula sent a lead pass from his own crease area ahead to Giroux at the Panthers blue line. He skated in alone and snapped in a shot from the slot region by Roberto Luongo.
Florida(2-3-0) surrendered another goal on a delayed penalty with 3:44 to go in the frame. Travis Konecny came in on a breakaway and took a shot which Luongo saved. Nolan Patrick lightly tipped the puck to his right and Dale Weise softly put it in from the top of the crease.
The Panthers finally broke the shutout with 3:50 left in the third on the power play. A Radim Vrbata pass from the right wing was angled by Nick Bjugstad in the slot and Jamie McGinn followed in from the left side of the crease for his first goal with his new club. Filppula won a faceoff at the Flyers blue line and poked the puck down the ice into an empty net with 1:37 remaining.
After a scoreless first period, Philadelphia(4-2-0) blitzed with four goals during the second period. Sean Couturier made it 1-0 at 1:05 with assists from Jakub Voracek and Claude Giroux. They extended it to a two-goal margin as South Florida native Shayne Gostisbehere scored from the left circle at the 7:35 mark. Wayne Simmonds and Robert Hagg were credited assists on the play.
The Flyers scored on the power play with 6:38 left in the second to make it 3-0. Valtteri Filppula sent a lead pass from his own crease area ahead to Giroux at the Panthers blue line. He skated in alone and snapped in a shot from the slot region by Roberto Luongo.
Florida(2-3-0) surrendered another goal on a delayed penalty with 3:44 to go in the frame. Travis Konecny came in on a breakaway and took a shot which Luongo saved. Nolan Patrick lightly tipped the puck to his right and Dale Weise softly put it in from the top of the crease.
The Panthers finally broke the shutout with 3:50 left in the third on the power play. A Radim Vrbata pass from the right wing was angled by Nick Bjugstad in the slot and Jamie McGinn followed in from the left side of the crease for his first goal with his new club. Filppula won a faceoff at the Flyers blue line and poked the puck down the ice into an empty net with 1:37 remaining.
FHSAA Playoff Point Standings Week 8
The FHSAA released the football playoff point standings on Tuesday after Week 8 action throughout the state. There were more changes in the standings this week due to numerous district game outcomes recently.
The most movement among South Florida high schools was located in Class 8A of Region 3. Palm Beach Central(40.0) edged the former top seed Seminole Ridge in a district game last week and jumped from eighth to first in the region. Seminole Ridge(38.57) moved down to #6. Miramar(38.67) stayed in the #2 spot while district rival Plantation(39.57) leaped from seventh to fifth. Deerfield Beach(37.86) shifted from fifth to third and Atlantic(37.67) fell from third to fourth. Western(37.43) returns back to the seventh spot from sixth while Park Vista makes their first appearance in the top eight at #8 with 35.57 points.
Region 4 that consists of Dade County schools finished Columbus(42.14), South Dade(41.5), Palmetto(40.67), North Miami(36.17), Belen Jesuit(38.17), Southridge(37.8), Miami(37.33) and Homestead(36.0).
Class 7A in Region 4 saw several overall changes with a Dwyer victory over Forest Hill last week as Dwyer(40.0) vaulted up to the #3 seed from #5 while Forest Hill moved down to #5. St. Thomas Aquinas remained the top seed with 40.83 points while Doral Academy stayed in second with 40.14 points. Nova in fourth with 39.0 points. The other wild card contenders are #6 Mater Academy, #8 Miami Sunset and South Broward replaced West Broward in seventh.
Region 4 of Class 6A saw no changes at the top spot following the Miami Northwestern win last week over defending Class 6A champion Carol City. Dillard had the same status in fourth with 34.57 points. Three District 16 schools made the at-large positions. Miami Central(40.0) is at #5, Carol City(36.5) is at #6 and Norland(34.67) dropped to #8.
Defending Class 5A champion American Heritage(47.4) defeated Cardinal Gibbons in District 16 of to become district leader and the #1 seed in Region 4. Cardinal Gibbons fell from first to fifth with 42.83 points. Coconut Creek stayed at seventh with 38.8 points. District 15 leader Suncoast remains the fourth seed.
Pahokee(38.4) remained the #1 seed in Class 1A of Region 4. Champagnat fell from the top seed to second for Class 2A in Region 4 with 39.5 points.
There were no changes in the top four seeds for Region 4 in Class 3A with in order Chaminade-Madonna(39.17), St. Andrew's(37.5), Everglades Prep(37.33) and American Heritage(36.14). Region 2 had Kings Academy(40.0) move up to second and Oxbridge Academy(38.4) drop to third.
University School was the #1 seed again in Class 4A in Region 4 with 44.2 points. They were followed by Key West(43.2) and Monsignor Pace(38.4). Gulliver Prep(36.6) replaced North Broward Prep(36.0) as the final playoff seed. #5 Glades Central(36.17) and #7 Booker T. Washington(35.86) are still on the outside.
The most movement among South Florida high schools was located in Class 8A of Region 3. Palm Beach Central(40.0) edged the former top seed Seminole Ridge in a district game last week and jumped from eighth to first in the region. Seminole Ridge(38.57) moved down to #6. Miramar(38.67) stayed in the #2 spot while district rival Plantation(39.57) leaped from seventh to fifth. Deerfield Beach(37.86) shifted from fifth to third and Atlantic(37.67) fell from third to fourth. Western(37.43) returns back to the seventh spot from sixth while Park Vista makes their first appearance in the top eight at #8 with 35.57 points.
Region 4 that consists of Dade County schools finished Columbus(42.14), South Dade(41.5), Palmetto(40.67), North Miami(36.17), Belen Jesuit(38.17), Southridge(37.8), Miami(37.33) and Homestead(36.0).
Class 7A in Region 4 saw several overall changes with a Dwyer victory over Forest Hill last week as Dwyer(40.0) vaulted up to the #3 seed from #5 while Forest Hill moved down to #5. St. Thomas Aquinas remained the top seed with 40.83 points while Doral Academy stayed in second with 40.14 points. Nova in fourth with 39.0 points. The other wild card contenders are #6 Mater Academy, #8 Miami Sunset and South Broward replaced West Broward in seventh.
Region 4 of Class 6A saw no changes at the top spot following the Miami Northwestern win last week over defending Class 6A champion Carol City. Dillard had the same status in fourth with 34.57 points. Three District 16 schools made the at-large positions. Miami Central(40.0) is at #5, Carol City(36.5) is at #6 and Norland(34.67) dropped to #8.
Defending Class 5A champion American Heritage(47.4) defeated Cardinal Gibbons in District 16 of to become district leader and the #1 seed in Region 4. Cardinal Gibbons fell from first to fifth with 42.83 points. Coconut Creek stayed at seventh with 38.8 points. District 15 leader Suncoast remains the fourth seed.
Pahokee(38.4) remained the #1 seed in Class 1A of Region 4. Champagnat fell from the top seed to second for Class 2A in Region 4 with 39.5 points.
There were no changes in the top four seeds for Region 4 in Class 3A with in order Chaminade-Madonna(39.17), St. Andrew's(37.5), Everglades Prep(37.33) and American Heritage(36.14). Region 2 had Kings Academy(40.0) move up to second and Oxbridge Academy(38.4) drop to third.
University School was the #1 seed again in Class 4A in Region 4 with 44.2 points. They were followed by Key West(43.2) and Monsignor Pace(38.4). Gulliver Prep(36.6) replaced North Broward Prep(36.0) as the final playoff seed. #5 Glades Central(36.17) and #7 Booker T. Washington(35.86) are still on the outside.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Panthers Recall Denis Malgin
The Florida Panthers have recalled Denis Malgin from their American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield. He was recently sent down by Florida last week due to the excess roster that the team had.
Malgin had an impressive training camp last year that he made the Panthers NHL roster at the start of the 2016-17 regular season. He played three games with Springfield this past week and had one assist.
Malgin had an impressive training camp last year that he made the Panthers NHL roster at the start of the 2016-17 regular season. He played three games with Springfield this past week and had one assist.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Dolphins Come Back On Falcons
The Miami Dolphins came back from 17 points down and defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. The Falcons blew a 25-point lead to the New England Patriots at Super Bowl 51 in February.
Atlanta(3-2) was in charge in the first half of play. It started when Matt Bryant hit a 50-yard field goal at 9:59 of the first quarter.
Quarterback Matt Ryan threw a 40-yard touchdown pass up the middle to wide receiver Marvin Hall with 2:19 to go in the first. Running back Tevin Coleman rushed around the left end for a score from six yards away at the 5:50 mark of the second quarter.
Miami(3-2) began to mount the comeback in the third quarter. Quarterback Jay Cutler fired an 11-yard touchdown into the back of the end zone to wide receiver Kenny Stills at 6:25. The Fins scored on their next possession as wide receiver Jarvis Landry caught a seven-yard pass on the left side at the 1:50 mark.
In the fourth quarter, Cody Parkey kicked a 49-yard field goal with 8:39 to go and tied the contest 17-17. Parkey would repeat his performance with a field goal from 38 yards out for the go-ahead score with 2:35 remaining.
Atlanta(3-2) was in charge in the first half of play. It started when Matt Bryant hit a 50-yard field goal at 9:59 of the first quarter.
Quarterback Matt Ryan threw a 40-yard touchdown pass up the middle to wide receiver Marvin Hall with 2:19 to go in the first. Running back Tevin Coleman rushed around the left end for a score from six yards away at the 5:50 mark of the second quarter.
Miami(3-2) began to mount the comeback in the third quarter. Quarterback Jay Cutler fired an 11-yard touchdown into the back of the end zone to wide receiver Kenny Stills at 6:25. The Fins scored on their next possession as wide receiver Jarvis Landry caught a seven-yard pass on the left side at the 1:50 mark.
In the fourth quarter, Cody Parkey kicked a 49-yard field goal with 8:39 to go and tied the contest 17-17. Parkey would repeat his performance with a field goal from 38 yards out for the go-ahead score with 2:35 remaining.
Hurricanes Squeak By Georgia Tech
Michael Badgley kicked a 24-yard field goal with eight seconds left to give the Miami Hurricanes a 25-24 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. The Hurricanes are off to a 5-0 start for the first time since 2013.
Miami(5-0, 3-0) got out to a 3-0 lead on a Badgley 33-yard field goal at 8:14 of the first quarter. Georgia Tech(3-2, 2-1) went ahead 7-3 on a five-yard touchdown run by running back J.J. Green at 4:33 of the first quarter.
The Yellow Jackets scored on the third play of the second quarter when quarterback TaQuon Marshall threw a three-yard pass to Green at the 14:33 mark.
Badgley added another field goal for the Canes from 32 yards at 10:15. Quarterback Malik Rosier connected a 17-yard touchdown pass on the left side to running back Travis Homer with 16 seconds left in the second to make it 14-13.
The second half began in a shocking way as Lamont Simmons returned an on-side kick 42 yards for a score. Brenton King later converted on a 31-yard field goal for the Yellow Jackets at 5:56 and extended their margin to 24-13. Badgley nailed a 21-yard field goal with 3:36 to go in the third.
The Hurricanes dominated in the fourth quarter. Homer, an Oxbridge Academy grad, rushed through the right side for a 27-yard touchdown with 13:42 left. Badgley put the Canes ahead 25-24 with a 24-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining in the contest.
Miami(5-0, 3-0) got out to a 3-0 lead on a Badgley 33-yard field goal at 8:14 of the first quarter. Georgia Tech(3-2, 2-1) went ahead 7-3 on a five-yard touchdown run by running back J.J. Green at 4:33 of the first quarter.
The Yellow Jackets scored on the third play of the second quarter when quarterback TaQuon Marshall threw a three-yard pass to Green at the 14:33 mark.
Badgley added another field goal for the Canes from 32 yards at 10:15. Quarterback Malik Rosier connected a 17-yard touchdown pass on the left side to running back Travis Homer with 16 seconds left in the second to make it 14-13.
The second half began in a shocking way as Lamont Simmons returned an on-side kick 42 yards for a score. Brenton King later converted on a 31-yard field goal for the Yellow Jackets at 5:56 and extended their margin to 24-13. Badgley nailed a 21-yard field goal with 3:36 to go in the third.
The Hurricanes dominated in the fourth quarter. Homer, an Oxbridge Academy grad, rushed through the right side for a 27-yard touchdown with 13:42 left. Badgley put the Canes ahead 25-24 with a 24-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining in the contest.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Miami FC Clinch Top Seed Over Indy Eleven
Miami FC took on Indy Eleven and defeated them 3-0 on Saturday at Carroll Stadium. They clinched the top seed in the postseason and will have home-field advantage in both rounds of the upcoming NASL playoffs.
All the goals of the contest were scored by Miami FC(8-2-3) in the first half. Stefano Pinho had goals in the fourth and 34th minute. Indy(3-3-8) surrendered another tally in the 38th minute by Dylan Mares.
All the goals of the contest were scored by Miami FC(8-2-3) in the first half. Stefano Pinho had goals in the fourth and 34th minute. Indy(3-3-8) surrendered another tally in the 38th minute by Dylan Mares.
Panthers Fall To Penguins
The Florida Panthers played their first road game out-of-state this regular season and lost to the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday night. The Panthers, who had their two-game winning streak snapped, face the Pens again this coming Friday in Sunrise.
In the first period, Pittsburgh(3-2-1) got the only goal in the frame. Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal with assists from Phil Kessel and Kris Letang at 6:46.
Both teams interchanged goals twice in the second period. Florida(2-2-0) picked up a goal from Jonathan Huberdeau on a feed from Evgenii Dadonov at the 5:25 mark. Former Panthers Greg McKegg connected with a shorthanded goal less than a minute later for a Penguins 2-1 lead.
Huberdeau was able to tally his second goal of the contest with Florida on the power play at 8:30. Dadonov and Keith Yandle were credited with assists on the play.
The Penguins moved ahead 3-2 with 6:24 left in the second. Patric Hornqvist buried in a shot on assists from Olli Maatta and Bryan Rust.
The third period had the Pens extend their margin almost two minutes into the stanza. Crosby nailed his second goal of the game and third goal of the season.
The Cats had some hope in the third as they closed the gap to 4-3 with 13:42 remaining in regulation. Aaron Ekblad got the goal on a primary assist from Pittsburgh area native Vincent Trocheck.
In the first period, Pittsburgh(3-2-1) got the only goal in the frame. Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal with assists from Phil Kessel and Kris Letang at 6:46.
Both teams interchanged goals twice in the second period. Florida(2-2-0) picked up a goal from Jonathan Huberdeau on a feed from Evgenii Dadonov at the 5:25 mark. Former Panthers Greg McKegg connected with a shorthanded goal less than a minute later for a Penguins 2-1 lead.
Huberdeau was able to tally his second goal of the contest with Florida on the power play at 8:30. Dadonov and Keith Yandle were credited with assists on the play.
The Penguins moved ahead 3-2 with 6:24 left in the second. Patric Hornqvist buried in a shot on assists from Olli Maatta and Bryan Rust.
The third period had the Pens extend their margin almost two minutes into the stanza. Crosby nailed his second goal of the game and third goal of the season.
The Cats had some hope in the third as they closed the gap to 4-3 with 13:42 remaining in regulation. Aaron Ekblad got the goal on a primary assist from Pittsburgh area native Vincent Trocheck.
Friday, October 13, 2017
American Heritage At Cardinal Gibbons Preview
District 16 in Class 5A looks like it will be decided as the American Heritage Patriots take on the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs at The Furnace in Fort Lauderdale on Friday night. Both schools have the top two spots in the district and are projected to make the FHSAA playoffs.
American Heritage(4-0, 1-0) have outscored their four opponents 128-23 this season. They defeated out-of-state schools Bishop Sullivan Catholic along with Liberty and followed that with victories over Chaminade-Madonna and Stranahan.
The Patriots bring a strong backfield of running backs Jordan Johnson, Miles Jones and Tyler Jones. Quarterback Cam Smith has plenty of targets with wide receivers Anthony Schwartz, Joshua Alexander and Tyler March. Defensive back Patrick Surtain Jr. highlights their secondary.
Cardinal Gibbons(5-0, 2-0) had 11 days off since their previous game for this anticipated contest. The Chiefs, who have outscored their opponents 174-12 this year, upset defending Class 8A state champion Southridge on the road in the season opener. They piled up wins over American Heritage-Delray, Douglas, Coconut Creek and Jackson.
Nik Scalzo leads the Chiefs offense as quarterback and looks to find wide receivers Carlos Sandy, Brandon Lee, Levontae Decius and Dimon Stewart on passes. They have many options to carry the ball with running backs Vincent Davis, Jordan Riggins and Tajae Davis.
American Heritage(4-0, 1-0) have outscored their four opponents 128-23 this season. They defeated out-of-state schools Bishop Sullivan Catholic along with Liberty and followed that with victories over Chaminade-Madonna and Stranahan.
The Patriots bring a strong backfield of running backs Jordan Johnson, Miles Jones and Tyler Jones. Quarterback Cam Smith has plenty of targets with wide receivers Anthony Schwartz, Joshua Alexander and Tyler March. Defensive back Patrick Surtain Jr. highlights their secondary.
Cardinal Gibbons(5-0, 2-0) had 11 days off since their previous game for this anticipated contest. The Chiefs, who have outscored their opponents 174-12 this year, upset defending Class 8A state champion Southridge on the road in the season opener. They piled up wins over American Heritage-Delray, Douglas, Coconut Creek and Jackson.
Nik Scalzo leads the Chiefs offense as quarterback and looks to find wide receivers Carlos Sandy, Brandon Lee, Levontae Decius and Dimon Stewart on passes. They have many options to carry the ball with running backs Vincent Davis, Jordan Riggins and Tajae Davis.
Dwyer At Forest Hill Preview
The Dwyer Panthers drive 15 miles south on I-95 and face the Forest Hill Falcons at Bobby Riggs Stadium in a District 13-7A game on Friday night. Both schools are battling it out for first place in the district with Olympic Heights.
Dwyer(4-2, 2-1) have not been as consistent and dominant in the regular season as they've been in previous years. The Panthers are coming off shutout wins over Palm Beach Lakes and Wellington in their last two games. They began the season interchanging wins and losses against their first four opponents.
The Panthers have a loaded backfield with running backs Reggie Gadsen, Cedric Turner and Bobby Armes. Quarterback Trevor Omans looks to connect passes down the field to wide receivers Derrick Smith, Cephus Smith, Rudy Antoine, Andrew Kasten and Zephanijah Fletcher.
Forest Hill(5-0, 2-0) is off to their best start since 1985 and remain undefeated. They have victories over Suncoast, Santaluces, West Boca Raton, Royal Palm Beach and Jupiter.
Darius McClendon is their quarterback and he will pace the Falcons with passes to wide receivers Carlos Diaz and Deshon Simans. They also have running backs Chaz Eaton and Ryan Edwards who can carry the ball.
Dwyer(4-2, 2-1) have not been as consistent and dominant in the regular season as they've been in previous years. The Panthers are coming off shutout wins over Palm Beach Lakes and Wellington in their last two games. They began the season interchanging wins and losses against their first four opponents.
The Panthers have a loaded backfield with running backs Reggie Gadsen, Cedric Turner and Bobby Armes. Quarterback Trevor Omans looks to connect passes down the field to wide receivers Derrick Smith, Cephus Smith, Rudy Antoine, Andrew Kasten and Zephanijah Fletcher.
Forest Hill(5-0, 2-0) is off to their best start since 1985 and remain undefeated. They have victories over Suncoast, Santaluces, West Boca Raton, Royal Palm Beach and Jupiter.
Darius McClendon is their quarterback and he will pace the Falcons with passes to wide receivers Carlos Diaz and Deshon Simans. They also have running backs Chaz Eaton and Ryan Edwards who can carry the ball.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Panthers Stop Undefeated Blues
The Florida Panthers welcomed the hottest team in the National Hockey League and shocked the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at BB&T Center on Thursday night. The Panthers had not played a game in the last five days while the Blues had their four-game winning streak snapped to start this season. Roberto Luongo tied Curtis Joseph for fourth all-time in NHL history with 454 wins as a goalie.
In the first period, Florida(2-1-0) had the seven unanswered shots to begin the contest. St. Louis(4-1-0) killed two early penalties and had no shot on goal until 9:15 left in the first period.
The Blues were able to convert on their second power play at 1:14 of the second period. Vladamir Tarasenko passed the puck from the right wing to Paul Stastny to the right of the crease. He spun and put a wrist shot by Luongo.
The Panthers answered back quickly 12 seconds later to tie it 1-1. Connor Brickley made a cross-ice pass from the right side to the left point. Ian McCoshen snapped a shot past Jake Allen for his first NHL goal.
Florida then scored a shorthanded goal on the Blues third power play. Vincent Trocheck brought the puck into the St. Louis zone and scored on a snap shot from the slot area at 2:45.
Momentum continued for Florida as they expanded their margin to 3-1 at the 7:42 mark on their third power play. Radim Vrbata made a slap pass from the top left circle to the middle and Jared McCann redirected the puck into the cage.
The third period came and the Panthers extended the lead to 4-1. Aleksander Barkov fired a shot from the low left circle which was saved by Allen. Jonathan Huberdeau swept the rebound from the top of the crease to Aaron Ekblad on the right side of the crease and he lifted a wrist shot into the top of the Blues net at 3:16.
Florida added an insurance goal with 5:58 left. McCann carried the puck out of the Cats zone to center ice. He sent an outlet pass to his right, Nick Bjugstad skated through the right circle and scored on a wrist shot. St. Louis got a goal by Mitch Dunn with 1:09 remaining in the game.
In the first period, Florida(2-1-0) had the seven unanswered shots to begin the contest. St. Louis(4-1-0) killed two early penalties and had no shot on goal until 9:15 left in the first period.
The Blues were able to convert on their second power play at 1:14 of the second period. Vladamir Tarasenko passed the puck from the right wing to Paul Stastny to the right of the crease. He spun and put a wrist shot by Luongo.
The Panthers answered back quickly 12 seconds later to tie it 1-1. Connor Brickley made a cross-ice pass from the right side to the left point. Ian McCoshen snapped a shot past Jake Allen for his first NHL goal.
Florida then scored a shorthanded goal on the Blues third power play. Vincent Trocheck brought the puck into the St. Louis zone and scored on a snap shot from the slot area at 2:45.
Momentum continued for Florida as they expanded their margin to 3-1 at the 7:42 mark on their third power play. Radim Vrbata made a slap pass from the top left circle to the middle and Jared McCann redirected the puck into the cage.
The third period came and the Panthers extended the lead to 4-1. Aleksander Barkov fired a shot from the low left circle which was saved by Allen. Jonathan Huberdeau swept the rebound from the top of the crease to Aaron Ekblad on the right side of the crease and he lifted a wrist shot into the top of the Blues net at 3:16.
Florida added an insurance goal with 5:58 left. McCann carried the puck out of the Cats zone to center ice. He sent an outlet pass to his right, Nick Bjugstad skated through the right circle and scored on a wrist shot. St. Louis got a goal by Mitch Dunn with 1:09 remaining in the game.
Carol City At Miami Northwestern Preview
It is a high school football game that everyone in Dade County has been waiting for 11 months. The Carol City Chiefs challenge the Miami Northwestern Bulls at Traz Powell Stadium in a District 16-6A contest on Thursday night. Both teams are in contention for Region 4 wild card spots in the new playoff point Class 6A standings.
The Bulls won their battle against the Chiefs during the regular season last year and replaced Miami Central as district champions. The Chiefs gained revenge as they topped the Bulls in a regional semifinal and eventually became FHSAA Class 6A state champions.
Carol City(4-1, 2-0) currently stands at first place in District 16 and have outscored their first five opponents 220-6 this season. They lost their home opener to Class 8A state semifinalist Deerfield Beach. The Chiefs have rolled off four consecutive shutout victories over Dr, Krop, Hialeah-Miami Lakes, Norland and defending Class 8A champion Southridge.
The Chiefs have an explosive backfield with running backs Camron Davis and Nay'quan Wright. Quarterback Marlon Smith will call the signals for Carol City on offense.
Miami Northwestern(4-1, 1-0) is in a tie for second place with Miami Central in the competitive district. The Bulls picked up wins in their first three games against American, Columbus and Booker T. Washington. They hosted independent powerhouse IMG Academy and lost 21-0. The Bulls rebounded last week with a 47-0 shutout victory over Hialeah-Miami Lakes. They have outscored opponents 125-35 this year.
Chatarius Atwell Jr. leads the Miami Northwestern offense as quarterback and he will look for wide receivers Derrick Davis and Justin Hill. Running back Corey Hammett is expected to get the bulk of the carries for the Bulls from the backfield.
The Bulls won their battle against the Chiefs during the regular season last year and replaced Miami Central as district champions. The Chiefs gained revenge as they topped the Bulls in a regional semifinal and eventually became FHSAA Class 6A state champions.
Carol City(4-1, 2-0) currently stands at first place in District 16 and have outscored their first five opponents 220-6 this season. They lost their home opener to Class 8A state semifinalist Deerfield Beach. The Chiefs have rolled off four consecutive shutout victories over Dr, Krop, Hialeah-Miami Lakes, Norland and defending Class 8A champion Southridge.
The Chiefs have an explosive backfield with running backs Camron Davis and Nay'quan Wright. Quarterback Marlon Smith will call the signals for Carol City on offense.
Miami Northwestern(4-1, 1-0) is in a tie for second place with Miami Central in the competitive district. The Bulls picked up wins in their first three games against American, Columbus and Booker T. Washington. They hosted independent powerhouse IMG Academy and lost 21-0. The Bulls rebounded last week with a 47-0 shutout victory over Hialeah-Miami Lakes. They have outscored opponents 125-35 this year.
Chatarius Atwell Jr. leads the Miami Northwestern offense as quarterback and he will look for wide receivers Derrick Davis and Justin Hill. Running back Corey Hammett is expected to get the bulk of the carries for the Bulls from the backfield.
West Palm Beach Market Rank Drops Down
The West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County region has slipped down in the United States top 50 radio market population rankings. The area moved down from #47 to #48 this month.
Palm Beach County was once at #49 back in 2005 and moved up to a higher number in 2006. More housing was being built to increase the population in the county. In addition, it was also due to the population leaving New Orleans over a 12-month span following the impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Palm Beach County was once at #49 back in 2005 and moved up to a higher number in 2006. More housing was being built to increase the population in the county. In addition, it was also due to the population leaving New Orleans over a 12-month span following the impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Raymond Odierno Given Panthers Post
The Florida Panthers have named General Raymond Odierno as the team's Chariman and Alternate Govenor. He will be an advisor to ownership on hockey operations and business matters.
Odierno served as the 38th Chief of Staff of the Army. He had commanded troops in Germany, Albania, Kuwait, Iraq and the United States. Odierno retired from military service in 2015.
Odierno served as the 38th Chief of Staff of the Army. He had commanded troops in Germany, Albania, Kuwait, Iraq and the United States. Odierno retired from military service in 2015.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Lindsay Czarniak Gone From ESPN
Former Miami television sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak is no longer with ESPN. She decided not to renew her contract with that organization in August.
Czarniak was known locally as a sports reporter and sports anchor at WTVJ-TV Channel 6 in Miami. She moved on to Washington D.C. and became a sports anchor at WRC-TV along with on the George Michael Sports Machine that was on late Sunday night at NBC. After a stint as a NASCAR pit row reporter and studio host on TNT, she joined ESPN as a sports anchor.
She began her broadcasting career as a production assistant at CNN. Czarniak then appeared in front of the camera as a news reporter at WTEV-TV and WAWS-TV in Jacksonville before landing in Miami.
Czarniak was known locally as a sports reporter and sports anchor at WTVJ-TV Channel 6 in Miami. She moved on to Washington D.C. and became a sports anchor at WRC-TV along with on the George Michael Sports Machine that was on late Sunday night at NBC. After a stint as a NASCAR pit row reporter and studio host on TNT, she joined ESPN as a sports anchor.
She began her broadcasting career as a production assistant at CNN. Czarniak then appeared in front of the camera as a news reporter at WTEV-TV and WAWS-TV in Jacksonville before landing in Miami.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
FHSAA Playoff Point Standings Week 7
The FHSAA released the updated playoff point standings following Week 7 action. The previous week was the first ever inaugural list in Florida high school football history.
Region 3 of Class 8A is compiled of schools in Broward County and Palm Beach County. Palm Beach Gardens fell from the top eight playoff rankings and Monarch(35.6) entered at fourth. Seminole Ridge(40), Miramar(39.8) and Atlantic(38.2) stayed in their first three positions. Deerfield Beach(39.4) dropped from fourth to fifth while Palm Beach Central(38) sailed down from fifth to eighth. #6 Western(39) and #7 Plantation(38.17) switched seeds.
A rundown of Dade County schools in Region 4 rankings has Columbus(42.5), Southridge(38.8), North Miami(36.4), Braddock(35.6), South Dade(43.8), Miami Palmetto(37.8), Homestead(37.6) and Miami(37.33).
Seven of eight teams in Class 7A stayed as the top eight seeds and Miami Springs dropped out. St. Thomas Aquinas(42.4) and Doral Academy(41.83) maintained the top two spots. Forest Hill(39.2) and Nova(38.2) exchanged positions at third and fourth while Dwyer(37.5) placed in fifth again. The last three playoff seeds consist of Mater Academy(35.8), West Broward(35.25) and Miami Sunset(35.17).
Four Class 6A schools from District 16 remain in playoff positions in Region 4. Miami Northwestern(41.4) stays as the first seed while Miami Central(40.71) is in the fifth post. Carol City(38.2) and Norland(36.33) climbed up one spot each ranked sixth and seventh. Dillard(33.67) is the lone school from District 15 at fourth.
Class 5A in Region 4 saw no changes in schools or seedings. District 16 has three teams that includes #1 Cardinal Gibbons(44.8), #5 American Heritage(44.6) and #7 Coconut Creek(39). District 15 leader Suncoast(37.67) stayed in the fourth spot.
There was a major change in Region 4 of Class 1A. Pahokee vaulted from fourth place to first place in the region following a home victory over Class 8A school Palm Beach Gardens and went from 36.3 to 39.25 points. Champagnat remained the top seed of Class 2A in Region 4 as they rose from to 40.8 to 41.17 points.
Things remained the same in Region 4 of Class 3A as there was no changes in the top four seeds. They consist in ranked order Chaminade-Madonna(38.4), Everglades Prep(36.2), St. Andrew's(35) and American Heritage(34.17).
Class 3A had two Palm Beach County schools in the Region 2 rankings. Oxbridge Academy(40.4) was in second position and Kings Academy(39) was in third position.
The most movement among small schools in South Florida was in Class 4A in Region 4. University School(44) moved up from second to first while Key West(41.5) dropped to second. Monsignor Pace(38.5) along with North Broward Prep(37.5) jumped into top four qualifying positions. Leaving the top four spots were Gulliver Prep(37) and Booker T. Washington(36.5).
Region 3 of Class 8A is compiled of schools in Broward County and Palm Beach County. Palm Beach Gardens fell from the top eight playoff rankings and Monarch(35.6) entered at fourth. Seminole Ridge(40), Miramar(39.8) and Atlantic(38.2) stayed in their first three positions. Deerfield Beach(39.4) dropped from fourth to fifth while Palm Beach Central(38) sailed down from fifth to eighth. #6 Western(39) and #7 Plantation(38.17) switched seeds.
A rundown of Dade County schools in Region 4 rankings has Columbus(42.5), Southridge(38.8), North Miami(36.4), Braddock(35.6), South Dade(43.8), Miami Palmetto(37.8), Homestead(37.6) and Miami(37.33).
Seven of eight teams in Class 7A stayed as the top eight seeds and Miami Springs dropped out. St. Thomas Aquinas(42.4) and Doral Academy(41.83) maintained the top two spots. Forest Hill(39.2) and Nova(38.2) exchanged positions at third and fourth while Dwyer(37.5) placed in fifth again. The last three playoff seeds consist of Mater Academy(35.8), West Broward(35.25) and Miami Sunset(35.17).
Four Class 6A schools from District 16 remain in playoff positions in Region 4. Miami Northwestern(41.4) stays as the first seed while Miami Central(40.71) is in the fifth post. Carol City(38.2) and Norland(36.33) climbed up one spot each ranked sixth and seventh. Dillard(33.67) is the lone school from District 15 at fourth.
Class 5A in Region 4 saw no changes in schools or seedings. District 16 has three teams that includes #1 Cardinal Gibbons(44.8), #5 American Heritage(44.6) and #7 Coconut Creek(39). District 15 leader Suncoast(37.67) stayed in the fourth spot.
There was a major change in Region 4 of Class 1A. Pahokee vaulted from fourth place to first place in the region following a home victory over Class 8A school Palm Beach Gardens and went from 36.3 to 39.25 points. Champagnat remained the top seed of Class 2A in Region 4 as they rose from to 40.8 to 41.17 points.
Things remained the same in Region 4 of Class 3A as there was no changes in the top four seeds. They consist in ranked order Chaminade-Madonna(38.4), Everglades Prep(36.2), St. Andrew's(35) and American Heritage(34.17).
Class 3A had two Palm Beach County schools in the Region 2 rankings. Oxbridge Academy(40.4) was in second position and Kings Academy(39) was in third position.
The most movement among small schools in South Florida was in Class 4A in Region 4. University School(44) moved up from second to first while Key West(41.5) dropped to second. Monsignor Pace(38.5) along with North Broward Prep(37.5) jumped into top four qualifying positions. Leaving the top four spots were Gulliver Prep(37) and Booker T. Washington(36.5).
Somerset Canyons Smash Scheck Hillel
The Somerset Canyons Cougars downed the Scheck Hillel Lions 37-0 on Tuesday in Boynton Beach. It was the final game of the regular season for the Cougars.
Somerset Canyons(3-4) fumbled the ball away at the Lions five-yard line on their first possession. Three plays later, Scheck Hillel(0-5) quarterback Daniel Strimber threw a pass from his end zone and he was called for international grounding for a Cougars safety at 5:30 of the first quarter.
The Cougars scored on their next possession with three second left in the first. Running back Bradely Lonergan raced through the right side for a 15-yard touchdown run and a 9-0 lead.
In the second quarter, the Lions blocked a punt deep in Cougars territory and took over at the five-yard line. They were unable to punch it in for a score and lost the ball on downs. It would be the best scoring chance for them in the first half.
Somerset Canyons took over and extended their margin to 16 points on their next drive at the 6:05 mark. Running back Bryce McDaniel rambled down the right sideline on a 72-yard run to the Lions 10-yard line. He scored on the following play when he ran up the middle and stretched the ball barely across the goal line.
Scheck Hillel would fall further behind later in the quarter. Lonergan ran the ball around the right end into the end zone from 35 yards away with 2:40 remaining in the first half. The Cougars made it 30-0 with under 25 seconds to go when quarterback Connor Hone connected a 65-yard touchdown pass down the right seam to wide receiver Bryan Antoine.
Somerset Canyons(3-4) fumbled the ball away at the Lions five-yard line on their first possession. Three plays later, Scheck Hillel(0-5) quarterback Daniel Strimber threw a pass from his end zone and he was called for international grounding for a Cougars safety at 5:30 of the first quarter.
The Cougars scored on their next possession with three second left in the first. Running back Bradely Lonergan raced through the right side for a 15-yard touchdown run and a 9-0 lead.
In the second quarter, the Lions blocked a punt deep in Cougars territory and took over at the five-yard line. They were unable to punch it in for a score and lost the ball on downs. It would be the best scoring chance for them in the first half.
Somerset Canyons took over and extended their margin to 16 points on their next drive at the 6:05 mark. Running back Bryce McDaniel rambled down the right sideline on a 72-yard run to the Lions 10-yard line. He scored on the following play when he ran up the middle and stretched the ball barely across the goal line.
Scheck Hillel would fall further behind later in the quarter. Lonergan ran the ball around the right end into the end zone from 35 yards away with 2:40 remaining in the first half. The Cougars made it 30-0 with under 25 seconds to go when quarterback Connor Hone connected a 65-yard touchdown pass down the right seam to wide receiver Bryan Antoine.
No Spanish Radio For Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers will not broadcast their home games in Spanish on radio this season. There were Spanish-language radio broadcasts of the club for the past three seasons with play-by-play announcer Arley Londano and game analyst Octavio Seqeura.
The team had six regular season home games broadcast in Spanish during the 2014-15 season on 1210 WNMA-AM. All 41 Panthers home games were aired on 1210 in 2015-16 along with all six first-round playoff games against the New York Islanders. Last season the Panthers home games were heard on WNMA-AM and then moved to 990 WMYM-AM on November 10. ESPN Deportes 760 WEFL-AM in West Palm Beach was an affiliate all three seasons.
The Panthers were once broadcast in Spanish language on radio earlier in franchise history. Londano and game analyst Felix DeJesus announced the home games at Miami Arena during the first three seasons from 1993-94 until 1995-96.
The team had six regular season home games broadcast in Spanish during the 2014-15 season on 1210 WNMA-AM. All 41 Panthers home games were aired on 1210 in 2015-16 along with all six first-round playoff games against the New York Islanders. Last season the Panthers home games were heard on WNMA-AM and then moved to 990 WMYM-AM on November 10. ESPN Deportes 760 WEFL-AM in West Palm Beach was an affiliate all three seasons.
The Panthers were once broadcast in Spanish language on radio earlier in franchise history. Londano and game analyst Felix DeJesus announced the home games at Miami Arena during the first three seasons from 1993-94 until 1995-96.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Scheck Hillel At Somerset Canyons Preview
The Somerset Canyons Cougars host the Scheck Hillel Lions on Tuesday afternoon in Boynton Beach. Both schools have combined for one win on the football field this season.
Somerset Canyons(2-4) have played their last four contests on the road. They lost their season opener at home to Jupiter Christian 41-0. The Cougars shut out Pinecrest Prep 38-0 and got a forfeit win over Highlands Christian. They recently fell in games to Somerset Academy, St. Andrew's and Boca Raton Christian.
The Cougars have Connor Hone at quarterback along with running backs Bradley Lonergan and Bryce McDaniel in the backfield. Hone looks to find wide receivers Chris Brito, Issac Torres and Matteo Bruni for receptions.
Scheck Hillel(0-4) have been outscored 164-6 this season. They were blanked by Boca Raton Christian and Miami Country Day in their first two games. They scored six points in a loss to Inlet Grove and then were dominated by Somerset Academy 58-0 last week.
The Lions will have quarterback Brian Mars call the signals on offense. They have a wide receiver core that includes Eric Getzel, Daniel Strimber, David Bonwitt and tight end Ben Wolf. Running backs Jose Galante and Jonas Senker will see their share of carries.
Somerset Canyons(2-4) have played their last four contests on the road. They lost their season opener at home to Jupiter Christian 41-0. The Cougars shut out Pinecrest Prep 38-0 and got a forfeit win over Highlands Christian. They recently fell in games to Somerset Academy, St. Andrew's and Boca Raton Christian.
The Cougars have Connor Hone at quarterback along with running backs Bradley Lonergan and Bryce McDaniel in the backfield. Hone looks to find wide receivers Chris Brito, Issac Torres and Matteo Bruni for receptions.
Scheck Hillel(0-4) have been outscored 164-6 this season. They were blanked by Boca Raton Christian and Miami Country Day in their first two games. They scored six points in a loss to Inlet Grove and then were dominated by Somerset Academy 58-0 last week.
The Lions will have quarterback Brian Mars call the signals on offense. They have a wide receiver core that includes Eric Getzel, Daniel Strimber, David Bonwitt and tight end Ben Wolf. Running backs Jose Galante and Jonas Senker will see their share of carries.
Mike Matheson Signs Extension
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Mike Matheson to an eight-year extension. Matheson compiled seven goals and 10 assists in 81 games during his rookie season in 2016-17.
He did see action in the previous year with the Panthers. He played all five games in the 2016 first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders and three games during the regular season.
He did see action in the previous year with the Panthers. He played all five games in the 2016 first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders and three games during the regular season.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Dolphins Win Over Titans
The Miami Dolphins finally played a home game in South Florida as they knocked off the Tennessee Titans 16-10 at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins were to play their home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 10, however it was rescheduled due to Hurricane Irma.
Miami(2-2) moved up to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. Cody Parkey kicked a 41-yard field goal with 57 seconds to go. The Fins then recovered a fumble and Reshad Jones returned it 38 yards for a score with 12 seconds left in the first.
Tennessee(2-3) closed the gap at the 9:42 mark of the second quarter as Ryan Succop nailed a 45-yard field goal. They tied the contest at 7:31 of the third quarter when Matt Cassel connected an 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Phillip Supernaw.
The Dolphins regained the lead with 10:38 left in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jay Cutler found wide receiver Jarvis Landry for a six-yard touchdown.
Miami(2-2) moved up to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. Cody Parkey kicked a 41-yard field goal with 57 seconds to go. The Fins then recovered a fumble and Reshad Jones returned it 38 yards for a score with 12 seconds left in the first.
Tennessee(2-3) closed the gap at the 9:42 mark of the second quarter as Ryan Succop nailed a 45-yard field goal. They tied the contest at 7:31 of the third quarter when Matt Cassel connected an 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Phillip Supernaw.
The Dolphins regained the lead with 10:38 left in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jay Cutler found wide receiver Jarvis Landry for a six-yard touchdown.
Hurricanes Slip By Seminoles
The Miami Hurricanes waited until the final seconds of the game to beat the Florida State Seminoles 24-20 at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday. It ended a seven-game losing streak by the Canes to the Noles. The contest was originally scheduled for September and had to be moved to October due to Hurricane Irma.
The Hurricanes had 83 rushing yards while the Seminoles compiled 203 rushing yards. It was the first time in the last 23 meetings that the team with the least running yards won the game.
Not much scoring occurred in the first half as both teams. The only points was a Florida State(1-3, 1-2) 27-yard field goal by Ricky Aguayo in the first quarter.
The third quarter belonged to the University of Miami. Michael Badgley kicked a 31-yard field goal for Miami(4-0, 1-0) with 11:12 to go in the third quarter to tie it up 3-3. Wide receiver Braxton Berrios later caught a 21-yard touchdown on the left side from quarterback Malik Rosier for a Canes 10-3 margin.
Early in the fourth quarter, the Noles scored on their first possession. Quarterback James Blackman, formerly of Glades Central, connected a 15-yard touchdown pass to tight end Ryan Izzo. Aguayo followed with a 38-yard field goal for the Seminoles at the 6:59 mark and they led 13-10.
Miami responded with a score and pulled ahead 17-13. Rosier found Berrios again on a touchdown pass from six yards out.
The Seminoles retook the lead 20-17 with 1:30 remaining. Blackman completed a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Auden Tate.
The Hurricanes went ahead 24-20 with 11 seconds left. Rosier fired a pass to wide receiver Darrell Langham on the right side of the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown.
The Hurricanes had 83 rushing yards while the Seminoles compiled 203 rushing yards. It was the first time in the last 23 meetings that the team with the least running yards won the game.
Not much scoring occurred in the first half as both teams. The only points was a Florida State(1-3, 1-2) 27-yard field goal by Ricky Aguayo in the first quarter.
The third quarter belonged to the University of Miami. Michael Badgley kicked a 31-yard field goal for Miami(4-0, 1-0) with 11:12 to go in the third quarter to tie it up 3-3. Wide receiver Braxton Berrios later caught a 21-yard touchdown on the left side from quarterback Malik Rosier for a Canes 10-3 margin.
Early in the fourth quarter, the Noles scored on their first possession. Quarterback James Blackman, formerly of Glades Central, connected a 15-yard touchdown pass to tight end Ryan Izzo. Aguayo followed with a 38-yard field goal for the Seminoles at the 6:59 mark and they led 13-10.
Miami responded with a score and pulled ahead 17-13. Rosier found Berrios again on a touchdown pass from six yards out.
The Seminoles retook the lead 20-17 with 1:30 remaining. Blackman completed a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Auden Tate.
The Hurricanes went ahead 24-20 with 11 seconds left. Rosier fired a pass to wide receiver Darrell Langham on the right side of the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Panthers Ignite Lightning
The Florida Panthers played their home opener at BB&T Center on Saturday night and got by the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4. It was the second game of a home-and-home series between both clubs.
It was a fast start for Tampa Bay(1-0-1) as they scored twice in the first five minutes of the contest. Nikita Kucherrov made it 1-0 at the 3:30 mark.
The Bolts extended their lead to two goals at 4:48 on the power play. Steven Stamkos connected a pass from the right circle to the left circle. Kucherov sent an angle pass to Vladimir Namestnikov in the crease area and he scored on one-timer.
Florida(1-0-1) began to make their comeback with 7:42 left in the first on a power-play goal. Aaron Ekblad ripped a slap shot from the top of the zone which hit the left post. Evgenii Daakov put in the rebound from the slot area.
In the second period, the Panthers tied it at 1:46. Denis Malgin sent a lead pass through the neutral zone to Nick Bjugstad at the Lightning blue line. He skated in alone into the slot and snapped in a shot.
The Bolts responded at 13:57 of the second to go up 3-2. Ondrej Palat placed a pass ahead to Brayden Point in the right circle. He blasted a wrist shot that trickled by James Reimer and into the cage.
The third period belonged to Florida as they scored three unanswered goals. Colton Sceviour scored on a rebound from close range following a shot by Michael Haley at 6:06.
The Cats added another goal 36 seconds later and took their first lead of the game 4-3. Jared McCann scored on a shot from the edge of the crease on assists from Bjugstad and Connor Brickley. Florida increased their margin to 5-3 at the 8:34 mark. Radim Vrbata released a shot from the left wing which was saved by Andrei Vasilevskiy, but Vincent Trocheck swept in the rebound from the blue paint.
The Lightning did not go down without a fight and put in a tally with 5:48 remaining. Tyler Johnson poked in the rebound from the low slot off a shot by Yanni Gourde.
It was a fast start for Tampa Bay(1-0-1) as they scored twice in the first five minutes of the contest. Nikita Kucherrov made it 1-0 at the 3:30 mark.
The Bolts extended their lead to two goals at 4:48 on the power play. Steven Stamkos connected a pass from the right circle to the left circle. Kucherov sent an angle pass to Vladimir Namestnikov in the crease area and he scored on one-timer.
Florida(1-0-1) began to make their comeback with 7:42 left in the first on a power-play goal. Aaron Ekblad ripped a slap shot from the top of the zone which hit the left post. Evgenii Daakov put in the rebound from the slot area.
In the second period, the Panthers tied it at 1:46. Denis Malgin sent a lead pass through the neutral zone to Nick Bjugstad at the Lightning blue line. He skated in alone into the slot and snapped in a shot.
The Bolts responded at 13:57 of the second to go up 3-2. Ondrej Palat placed a pass ahead to Brayden Point in the right circle. He blasted a wrist shot that trickled by James Reimer and into the cage.
The third period belonged to Florida as they scored three unanswered goals. Colton Sceviour scored on a rebound from close range following a shot by Michael Haley at 6:06.
The Cats added another goal 36 seconds later and took their first lead of the game 4-3. Jared McCann scored on a shot from the edge of the crease on assists from Bjugstad and Connor Brickley. Florida increased their margin to 5-3 at the 8:34 mark. Radim Vrbata released a shot from the left wing which was saved by Andrei Vasilevskiy, but Vincent Trocheck swept in the rebound from the blue paint.
The Lightning did not go down without a fight and put in a tally with 5:48 remaining. Tyler Johnson poked in the rebound from the low slot off a shot by Yanni Gourde.
Park Vista Moves By Boca Raton
The Park Vista Cobras defeated the Boca Raton Bobcats 29-7 in a District 10-7A at GL Homes Stadium on Friday night. The Cobras have beaten the Bobcats for the sixth time in the last seven meetings. Both schools are still trying to catch up to district leader Atlantic.
Park Vista(4-2, 3-1) was able to go up 7-0 in the first quarter at the 7:27 mark. Quarterback John Smith connected a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Atorian Perry in the front of the end zone.
The combination worked again at 10:19 of the second quarter. Smith fired the ball down the right side and Perry walked into the end zone for a 34-yard touchdown to make it 13-0.
The Boca Raton(3-3, 2-1) defense recovered a fumble on a bad snap at the Cobras 25-yard line. Running back Predner Elmon capped the drive with a 12-yard touchdown run around the right end with 3:00 left in the first half.
In the third quarter, Park Vista stretched their margin to 20-7 at the 6:45 mark. Backup quarterback Tyler Thomas threw a 63-yard touchdown pass in which Smith made a double spin move down the field to avoid defenders.
The Cobras got a safety when Perry tackled punter Matt Schulster in the end zone following a high bad snap with 52 seconds to go in the third. Smith scored again 12 seconds later on the ensuing kickoff as he returned it 62 yards.
Park Vista(4-2, 3-1) was able to go up 7-0 in the first quarter at the 7:27 mark. Quarterback John Smith connected a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Atorian Perry in the front of the end zone.
The combination worked again at 10:19 of the second quarter. Smith fired the ball down the right side and Perry walked into the end zone for a 34-yard touchdown to make it 13-0.
The Boca Raton(3-3, 2-1) defense recovered a fumble on a bad snap at the Cobras 25-yard line. Running back Predner Elmon capped the drive with a 12-yard touchdown run around the right end with 3:00 left in the first half.
In the third quarter, Park Vista stretched their margin to 20-7 at the 6:45 mark. Backup quarterback Tyler Thomas threw a 63-yard touchdown pass in which Smith made a double spin move down the field to avoid defenders.
The Cobras got a safety when Perry tackled punter Matt Schulster in the end zone following a high bad snap with 52 seconds to go in the third. Smith scored again 12 seconds later on the ensuing kickoff as he returned it 62 yards.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Panthers Lose Season Opener To Lightning
The Florida Panthers opened up the 2017-18 regular season with a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Friday night. Bob Boughner was behind the Florida bench for his first game as the Panthers head coach. The Lightning began their 25th season in the National Hockey League.
Tampa Bay(1-0-0) took a 1-0 lead at 6:33 of the first period. Ondrej Palat skated through the slot area and sent a backhand shot over the left shoulder of Roberto Luongo. The Bolts make it a two-goal lead 25 seconds into the second period as Brayden Point scored an unassisted goal.
Florida(0-1-0) bounced back in the remaining part of the period. Alex Petrovic slid the puck across the crease from the low right circle and Connor Brickley poked in a shot from the blue paint at 12:21.
The Panthers evened it up 2-2 with 2:13 to go in the second. Vincent Trocheck made a turnaround slap shot from the right point that went wide right of the cage. Radim Vrbata chipped the puck on net after it came off the back wall and Mark Pysyk moved to a backhand shot placing it by Andrei Vasilevskiy.
The Bolts regained the lead 3-2 on the power play 59 seconds into the third period. Alex Killorn connected a cross-ice pass from the right wing to Steven Stamkos in the left circle. He passed it to the right side of crease where Vladamir Namestnikov scored on a one-time forehand shot.
The Lightning extended their margin to 4-2 at the 6:38 mark. There was a mad scramble for the puck in the slot area until Nikita Kucherov scored on a wrist shot from the high slot.
The Cats closed the deficit to one goal with 5:30 to go in the third. Jonathan Huberdeau put in a tally off a deflection in the low slot with assists from Evgenii Dadonov and Keith Yandle. Tampa Bay finished the contest on an empty-net goal by Palat with 14 seconds remaining for his second goal of the game.
Tampa Bay(1-0-0) took a 1-0 lead at 6:33 of the first period. Ondrej Palat skated through the slot area and sent a backhand shot over the left shoulder of Roberto Luongo. The Bolts make it a two-goal lead 25 seconds into the second period as Brayden Point scored an unassisted goal.
Florida(0-1-0) bounced back in the remaining part of the period. Alex Petrovic slid the puck across the crease from the low right circle and Connor Brickley poked in a shot from the blue paint at 12:21.
The Panthers evened it up 2-2 with 2:13 to go in the second. Vincent Trocheck made a turnaround slap shot from the right point that went wide right of the cage. Radim Vrbata chipped the puck on net after it came off the back wall and Mark Pysyk moved to a backhand shot placing it by Andrei Vasilevskiy.
The Bolts regained the lead 3-2 on the power play 59 seconds into the third period. Alex Killorn connected a cross-ice pass from the right wing to Steven Stamkos in the left circle. He passed it to the right side of crease where Vladamir Namestnikov scored on a one-time forehand shot.
The Lightning extended their margin to 4-2 at the 6:38 mark. There was a mad scramble for the puck in the slot area until Nikita Kucherov scored on a wrist shot from the high slot.
The Cats closed the deficit to one goal with 5:30 to go in the third. Jonathan Huberdeau put in a tally off a deflection in the low slot with assists from Evgenii Dadonov and Keith Yandle. Tampa Bay finished the contest on an empty-net goal by Palat with 14 seconds remaining for his second goal of the game.
St. Thomas Aquinas Blanks Deerfield Beach
The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders shut out the Deerfield Beach Bucks 14-0 at Brian Piccolo Stadium on Friday night. STA has allowed just three points in four home contests this season.
Neither team scored in the first quarter and they both came very close from getting into the end zone during the first half. The tie was broken by St. Thomas Aquinas(4-1) at the 2:52 mark of the second quarter. Deerfield Beach(3-2) quarterback Kyle Kaplan threw a screen pass to the right side that was deflected and intercepted by linebacker Nikolas Bonitto. He returned it one yard for a touchdown and a Raiders 7-0 lead.
The Bucks went three-and-out on their next possession and had the punt. STA started their next drive deep in Deerfield Beach territory at the 25-yard line. Running back Daniel Carter capped the possession with a run around the right end from five yards away with 1:02 left.
Deerfield Beach had their closest opportunity to get on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter. They lost the ball downs at the Raiders seven-yard line with 7:48 remaining.
Neither team scored in the first quarter and they both came very close from getting into the end zone during the first half. The tie was broken by St. Thomas Aquinas(4-1) at the 2:52 mark of the second quarter. Deerfield Beach(3-2) quarterback Kyle Kaplan threw a screen pass to the right side that was deflected and intercepted by linebacker Nikolas Bonitto. He returned it one yard for a touchdown and a Raiders 7-0 lead.
The Bucks went three-and-out on their next possession and had the punt. STA started their next drive deep in Deerfield Beach territory at the 25-yard line. Running back Daniel Carter capped the possession with a run around the right end from five yards away with 1:02 left.
Deerfield Beach had their closest opportunity to get on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter. They lost the ball downs at the Raiders seven-yard line with 7:48 remaining.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
University School At American Heritage Preview
The University School Sharks travel to Delray Beach and take on the American Heritage Stallions on Friday night at The Corral. Both schools are top four seeds for their classifications in the first ever playoff point system standings that were released by the FHSAA on Tuesday.
University School(3-0) have been involved in just three games so far this year and it is the least amount of games played by a local high school. The Miami Central Rockets have already played six games which is the most by a team in South Florida. The Sharks won games against Glades Central, Archbishop McCarthy and Monsignor Pace this season.
They can use George Bubrick and Nick Vattiato at quarterback. Running back Kenny McIntosh will get most of the carries from the backfield and Michael Hurt will see some action. Their passing game has wide receivers Zay Flowers, Joshua Sanguinetti, Jordan Irizarry and Christian Wells.
American Heritage(3-2) have not played a Palm Beach County school this season and won't until Glades Central on October 20. The Stallions lost their first two games of the year to Belen Jesuit and Cardinal Gibbons. They recovered with three victories over Holy Trinity Episcopal, Archbishop McCarthy and Pensacola Catholic.
The Stallions have Ryan Rizk as quarterback after he transferred from St. John Paul II during the summer. Running back Dallis Small can avoid opposing tacklers with his low frame and speed. Rizk have several options as targets with wide receivers John Dunmore, Micangelo Joseph, Jamari Laster, Conner Hindsley and Luke Sharkey.
University School(3-0) have been involved in just three games so far this year and it is the least amount of games played by a local high school. The Miami Central Rockets have already played six games which is the most by a team in South Florida. The Sharks won games against Glades Central, Archbishop McCarthy and Monsignor Pace this season.
They can use George Bubrick and Nick Vattiato at quarterback. Running back Kenny McIntosh will get most of the carries from the backfield and Michael Hurt will see some action. Their passing game has wide receivers Zay Flowers, Joshua Sanguinetti, Jordan Irizarry and Christian Wells.
American Heritage(3-2) have not played a Palm Beach County school this season and won't until Glades Central on October 20. The Stallions lost their first two games of the year to Belen Jesuit and Cardinal Gibbons. They recovered with three victories over Holy Trinity Episcopal, Archbishop McCarthy and Pensacola Catholic.
The Stallions have Ryan Rizk as quarterback after he transferred from St. John Paul II during the summer. Running back Dallis Small can avoid opposing tacklers with his low frame and speed. Rizk have several options as targets with wide receivers John Dunmore, Micangelo Joseph, Jamari Laster, Conner Hindsley and Luke Sharkey.
Boca Raton At Park Vista Preview
The Boca Raton Bobcats head north and face the Park Vista Cobras at GL Homes Stadium on Friday night in a District 10-8A game. Both schools are battling it out for first place in the district with Atlantic.
Boca Raton(3-2, 2-0) have interchanged wins and loses in their first five games of the season. They have victories over Jupiter, Santaluces and Spanish River along with defeats to Ridge Community and Palm Beach Central.
The Bobcats have Michael Pratt in the quarterback spot. His sister Hannah Pratt became the first girl to play a skilled position in a Palm Beach County high school football game on Monday against Spanish River and made one tackle as a linebacker. Running back Predner Elmon is expected to get most of the carries from the backfield. Wide receivers Rod Evans and Deltavian Jenkins look to make receptions from Pratt.
Park Vista(3-2, 2-1) come off back-to-back shutouts over John I. Leonard 41-0 and Lake Worth 70-0 in the past week. The Cobras began the season with an overtime home loss to Dwyer, a win against West Boca Raton and a road loss against district rival Atlantic.
They have two running backs who can rush up the middle with Camron Mann and Nick King. Quarterback John Smith is expected to throw the ball to wide receivers Atorian Perry, Rishon Patrick and Lucas Deininger.
Boca Raton(3-2, 2-0) have interchanged wins and loses in their first five games of the season. They have victories over Jupiter, Santaluces and Spanish River along with defeats to Ridge Community and Palm Beach Central.
The Bobcats have Michael Pratt in the quarterback spot. His sister Hannah Pratt became the first girl to play a skilled position in a Palm Beach County high school football game on Monday against Spanish River and made one tackle as a linebacker. Running back Predner Elmon is expected to get most of the carries from the backfield. Wide receivers Rod Evans and Deltavian Jenkins look to make receptions from Pratt.
Park Vista(3-2, 2-1) come off back-to-back shutouts over John I. Leonard 41-0 and Lake Worth 70-0 in the past week. The Cobras began the season with an overtime home loss to Dwyer, a win against West Boca Raton and a road loss against district rival Atlantic.
They have two running backs who can rush up the middle with Camron Mann and Nick King. Quarterback John Smith is expected to throw the ball to wide receivers Atorian Perry, Rishon Patrick and Lucas Deininger.
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