Florida Christian basketball wins in OT. Plus Cypress Bay, Gibbons, Seahorse wrestling and more

Sophomore Ryan Rangel, who went 4-of-8 from 3-point range, made a clutch three to force overtime en route to Florida Christian’s boys’ basketball win over Miami Christian 69-65.

Alex Soto, a junior, had a team-high 22 points to help the Patriots in their first victory of the season.

In girls’ basketball, Norland won a close one against Lourdes 56-54 also in overtime.

Wrestling

Cypress Bay placed third to open the wrestling tournament season at the H-Town Throwdown in Hialeah.

Andrew Punzalan at 106, Jordan Escarra at 120, Zach Weidler at 182, and Gozie Mosi at 285 won championships in their respective weight division.

Gabe Herrero was a runner-up at 126. Gyanni Mosi was fifth at 195, and Julio Gonzalez sixth at 120.

The Lightning’s tradition of wrestling success continues under the direction of Coach Allen Held.

Prior, to ready for the start of the high school wrestling season, the 48th annual Seahorse Open occurred at Cypress Bay High School in Weston. Coach Held had pro wrestling style title belts made for the winners, like Somerset’s Matthew Velasco pictured with Coach Joe Blasucci.

SEAHORSE: STATE VARSITY (106): 1. Christian Vazquez of Maximum Performance; 2. Fredrick Mitchum of Miami Wrestling Club; 3. Andrew Punzalan of Bad Bay Wrestling; 4. David De Armas of Doral Academy; 5. Kellen Mesina of Mater Lakes; 6. Matteo Gonzalez of Golden Bears WC. STATE VARSITY (113): 1. Gabriel Tellez of Eagle Empire Wrestling; 2. Jordan Escarra of Bad Bay Wrestling; 3. Jovani Solis of Somerset; 4. Henry Petit of Youth Impact Center; 5. Obby Encarnacion of Gladiator Wrestling; 6. Leonardo Trejos of Casa De Lucha Wrestling Club. STATE VARSITY (120): 1. Patrick Jones of Wellington; 2. Luis Acevedo of Gladiator Wrestling; 3. Anthony ODell of Golden Bears WC; 4. Ethan Tran of Golden Bears WC; 5. Kaden Golder of Legend Athletics; 6. Joshua Whitter of Youth Impact Center. STATE VARSITY (126): 1. Matthew Velasco of Somerset; 2. Nate Williams of Homestead; 3. Julian Montero of Doral Academy; 4. Dillon Smith of Southwest Miami High School. STATE VARSITY (132): 1. Rey Ortiz of White House Wrestling; 2. Joshua Aviles of Gladiator Wrestling; 3. Jaime Rodriguez of Explorer Wrestling Club; 4. Malikai Badillo of Mater Lakes. STATE VARSITY (138): 1. Elvis Solis of Gladiator Wrestling; 2. Aaron Lanster of Miami Beach; 3. Shawn McCallister of White House Wrestling; 4. Emmanuel Celestin of Mater Lakes. STATE VARSITY (145): 1. Misha Arbos of Gladiator Wrestling; 2. Jacob Edwards of Riverview High School Wrestling; 3. Jeremy Gradford of Fishhawk Wrestling Club; 4. Luis Bellon of Somerset. STATE VARSITY (152): 1. Gavin Balmeceda of Gladiator Wrestling; 2. Kalias Nazario of Mater Lakes; 3. Yainiel Reina of Southridge; 4. Enzo Santoro of Doral Academy. STATE VARSITY (160): 1. Julian Mayorga of Miami Wrestling Club; 2. Antonio Falotico of White House Wrestling; 3. Mac Andrews of Wellington; 4. Robert Caullett of Wellington; 6. Gabriel Beracasa of Doral Academy; 6. Emanuel Nazco of Mater Lakes. STATE VARSITY (170): 1. Ronald Butler of Miami Palmetto High; 2. Albert Manzini of Doral Academy; 3. Lawrence Rosario of Gladiator Wrestling; 4. Calogero Mazzrillo of Mater Lakes; 5. Lucas Amaya of Wolverine Wrestling Club; 6. M Sadeek of S.C.A.R Club. STATE VARSITY (182): 1. Zach Weidler of Bad Bay Wrestling; 2. Richard Alexander of Miami Palmetto High; 3. Jean-Emilio Pierre of Youth Impact Center; 4. Darian Torres of Wolverine Wrestling Club. STATE VARSITY (195): 1. Ansel Enmanuel Cervantes of Gladiator Wrestling; 2. Gyani Mosi of Bad Bay Wrestling. STATE VARSITY (220): 1. Ansel Enmanuel Cervantes of Gladiator Wrestling; 2. Damian Soto of Mater Lakes; 3. Nathan Chen of Youth Impact Center; 4. Aidyn Wolfe of Riverview High School Wrestling. STATE VARSITY (285): 1. Nelson Toro of White House Wrestling; 2. Gozie Mosi of Bad Bay Wrestling; 3. Marcelo Rosario of Gladiator Wrestling.

Girls High School (100): 1. Rebekkah Kinkade of Gladiator Wrestling; 2. Rebecca Marin of Doral Academy. Girls High School (105): 1. Sofia Ferran of Mater Lakes; 2. Aviatzi Gonzalez of Gladiator Wrestling; 3. Taniyah Gosier of Youth Impact Center. Girls High School (110-115): 1. I-Cart Galumette of Severepain Wrestling; 2. Rachel Silva of Somerset; 3. Angelina Vaquer of Golden Bears WC; 4. Autumn Jarvis of Legend Athletics. Girls High School (120): 1. Analy Picado of Braddock; 2. Christina Borgmann of Legend Athletics; 3. Isis Severe of Severepain Wrestling; 4. Treicy Rodriguez of Miami Beach. Girls High School (125): 1. Tiana Fries of Legend Athletics; 2. Arianna Ruiz of Mater Lakes; 3. Christelle Joseph of Severepain Wrestling; 4. Maria Sanfiel of Gladiator Wrestling. Girls High School (130): 1. Brielle Bibla of Matanzas High School; 2. Vivianna Caullett of Wellington; 3. Geraldine Honore of Gladiator Wrestling. Girls High School (135): 1. Kathleen Fisher of Gladiator Wrestling; 2. Shayana Stcyr of Severepain Wrestling; 3. Eysis Estes of Miami Palmetto High; 4. Chloe Parets of Casa De Lucha Wrestling Club; 5. Scarlett Sans of Eagle Empire Wrestling; 6. Kiara Lobelo of Doral Academy.Girls High School (140): 1st Place - Kendall Bibla of Matanzas High School; 2. TaJah Broadnex of Gladiator Wrestling; 3. Valentina Mora of Miami Beach; 4. Hannah Olstein of South Broward High School; 5. Sofia Rodriguez-Perez of Casa De Lucha Wrestling Club. Girls High School (145): 1. Anisah Paz of Gladiator Wrestling; 2. Gabrielle Proctor of Legend Athletics. Girls High School (155): 1. Mya Bethel of Severepain Wrestling; 2. Kendall Bibla of Matanzas High School; 3. Anna-Sofia Baker of Wrestling University; 4. Lesane Hied of Severepain Wrestling. Girls High School (170): 1. Alyssa Favara of Ranger Pride Wrestling Club; 2. Sofia De Toledo Carvalho Pereira of Wellington; 3. Wenchelle Jacotin of Severepain Wrestling; 4. Tacara Nexon of Miami Elite; 5. Akeelah Ankle of Youth Impact Center. Girls High School (190): 1. Dayjah Clark of Miami Elite Wrestling; 2. Alyssa Favara of Ranger Pride Wrestling Club; 3. Grecia Santos of Gladiator Wrestling; 4. Latoya Sylvestre of South Broward High School. Girls High School (235): 1. Alyssa Nazario of Miami Beach senior High; 2. Yoseline Perez of Gladiator Wrestling; 3. Christine Alexis of Severepain Wrestling.

More wrestling

The Cardinal Gibbons wrestling team, through the coaching of the Morris twins, went 5-0 at its Chief Duals.

Cardinal Gibbons defeated Flanagan 59-24, Miramar 78-6, South Plantation 54-18, Fort Lauderdale 66-22 and Coral Springs Charter 57-15.

During those duals, Fort Lauderdale wrestling coach Tim Smith earned his 100th coaching victory.

Golf

Mike Carlin of American Heritage-Plantation was named the Class 2A Girls’ Golf Coach of the Year by the Florida Dairy Farmers. The Patriots won their third consecutive state title in girls’ golf.

The Florida Dairy Farmers High School Sports Awards program exemplifies Florida Dairy Farmers’ commitment to the state’s youth.

This marks the 31st year of these unique awards as it honors the state’s top athletes and coaches in all 30 FHSAA sanctioned and recognized sports. The program also emphasizes to young people the importance of keeping dairy products a primary part of their diet in their overall nutrition plan.

Basketball

GIRLS: Archbishop Coleman Carroll 85, Colonial Christian 14: Adena Webster 51 pts, 14 rebs, 15 stls, 3 asts; Zaniyah Gibbs 16 pts, 7 rebs, 7 stls; Olivia Cooper 12 pts, 7 rebs.

GIRLS: Cardinal Gibbons 68, Deerfield Beach 20: Ali Conard 12 pts; Jordan Kosoy 10; Teagan Wakefield 9; Kayla Greyvensteyn 9; Brooke Buckman 8; Taylor Williams 7; Aryana Shelby 7; Savanna Nicholson 4; Konstantina Mantziori 2; Makayla Midgett 2. Rebs: Kayla Greyvensteyn 6; Brooke Buckman 4. Stls: Taylor Williams 3, Jordan Kosoy 3. Charges Drown: Taylor Williams 1, Brooke Buckman 1, Jordan Kosoy 1. CG (5-0), DB (1-1).

GIRLS: Norland 56, Lourdes 54 (OT): Lour: Ana Sofia Sanchez 17 pts, 5-of-10 3 ptrs; Luciana Picasso 13 pts, 10 rebs; Sophie Llevat 7 asts; Isa Perez 10 stls. Lour (1-4).

GIRLS: Palmer Trinity 58, Miami Christian 56: Porto 6 pts, Montes 12, Leon 17, Alibhai 3, Deleon 11, Esparza 5, Nieves 2. 3-ptrs: Leon 1, Montes1, Deleon, 1, Alibhai 1, Esparza 1. Rebs: Montes 8. Stls: Leon 5. Asts: Montes 8. Blks: Montes 3. PT (5-1).

GIRLS: Ransom Everglades 59, Westminster Christian 20: Gabriella Peña (Jr.) 20 pts, 9 rebs. RE (4-2).

GIRLS: St. Brendan 53, Gulliver Prep 36: SB Toro 19 pts, Castro 15, Garcia 8, Gras 5, Vindigni 4, Montoya 2. GP: Podvin 16, Dauphin 12, Lopez 6, Brown 2. 3-ptrs: Castro 4, Podvin 4, Lopez 2, Toro 1. Half: 21-21. StB (5-1)

GIRLS: St. Brendan 68, Florida Christian 7: SB: Toro 19 pts, Castro 12, Garcia 10, Montoya 9, Vindigni 6, Gras 5, Gonzalez 4, Caballero 3 FC: Campos 3 pts, Arce 2, Pozo 1, Stocker 1 3-Ptrs: Castro 2, Caballero, Montoya, Toro Half: StB 48-5. StB (4-1).

BOYS: Florida Christian 69, Miami Christian 65 (OT): Alex Soto 22 pts, 8 rebs,| 1 stl, 3 blks, 1 chg dr; Ryan Rangel 19 pts, 4-8 3-ptrs, 4 rebs, 2 defls, 2 stls.

BOYS: Gulliver Prep 63, SLAM 39: Jackson Mansfield 13 pts (5-11 FG), 6 asts; Ray Allen Jr. 9 pts (4-6 FG), 6 rebs; Jordan Bankston 10 pts (4-7 FG). GP (5-0).

BOYS: Gulliver Prep 62, Monsignor Pace 47: Jeremy Arnum 21 pts, 7-11 FG, 2-4 3-ptrs; Ray Allen Jr. 9 pts, 3-3 FG, 1-3 3-ptr, 6 rebs, 4 stls; Jordan Bankston 10 pts, 3-4 FG, 1-3 3-ptr; 6 rebs. GP (4-0).

BOYS: TERRA 63, Archbishop Coleman Carroll 47: Z.Blain 9 pts; I.Hernandez 13; J.Del Rio 19; L.Hernandez 5; D.Burton 2; R.Tristan-Pando 15. Rebs: Tristan Pando 7. Stls: Del Rio 4. TERRA (2-1).

BOYS: Kreul Classic Showcase: St. Brendan 80, Coral Springs 73: StB: Diaz 14 pts, Duque 14, Gonzalez 10, Alvarez 8, Gutierrez 7, Varela 7, Tovar 6, Alicea 6, Villalba 5. CS: Pierre Louis 21 pts, Goldbourde 12, Brown 12, Abreu 9, Pierre Louis 9, Chevron 4, Altidort 3, Yeyha 2, Thomas 1. 3-ptrs: Duque 4, Alvarez 2, Tovar 2, Gutierrez 2, Alicea 1, Diaz 1, Villalba 1, Varela 1, Gonzalez 1. StB (3-0).

Soccer

GIRLS: LaSalle 0, Divine Savior 0: Gkp Ana Salcedo 2nd shutout. LaS (2-3-1).

GIRLS: Palmer Trinity 5, Gulliver Prep 0: Lila Algarin 3 goals; Caroline Crews 1 goal, 1 assist; Sara Stephanou 1 goal; Olivia Baumberger 1 assist; Scarlett Baur 1 assist. PT (6-1).

BOYS: Cardinal Gibbons 1, Cypress Bay 1: CG: Danny Perret-Gentile 1 goal; Deni Rivard 1 assist. CG (4-1-1).

BOYS: Gulliver Prep 1, Columbus 0: Tomas Sciarra winning goal; Gkp Santiago Estrada 2nd shutout; George and Jacob Lombard strong defense. GP (3-1-1).

BOYS: LaSalle 8, Divine Savior 0: Santiago Sanchez 2 goals, 3 assists; Mario Bardi 2 goals; Miguel Sosa 1 goal, 3 assists; Sebastian Ochoa 1 goal; Jose Plaza 1 goal; Javier Prieto 1 assist; Gkp Sebastian Ochoa 1st shutout. LaS (4-1-1).

BOYS: NSU University School 1, Somerset Academy-Pembroke Pines 0: Rafael Guerra 1 goal; Roger Baptiste 1 assist; Gkp Nikolas Ricardo 4th shutout. Univ (5-0).

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Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone

jvarsallone@miamiherald.com