High School Sports Blog

Former Dade stars excelling nationally

A few notes on some former athletes from Dade doing well on the national scene.

FOOTBALL

            Former Columbus receiver Erik Lora’s record-setting season at Eastern Illinois University was recognized nationally this week. Lora set the FCS single-season record for receptions in a season with 136 catches for 1,664 yards. Lora led the FCS in both categories as his 1,664 yards receiving was the fourth best single season total in FCS history.

Lora was the only Ohio Valley Conference player chosen to the team finishing fourth in the balloting for this year's Walter Payton Award after earning OVC Offensive Player of the Year honors. He opened the season with seven straight 100-yard receiving games which ties for the best FCS total since 2000. 

WATER POLO

            Former Ransom Everglades water polo standout Michael Rosenthal added his name to USC’s national championship tradition this past week. Rosenthal had three goals in the Trojans’ 11-10 national title win against UCLA that clinched their fifth consecutive national championship. Rosenthal, a senior, finished with 31 goals.

VOLLEYBALL

Former Westminster Christian standout Rebecca Acevedo, a sophomore at Palm Beach Atlantic University was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division II All-America team. Acevedo, an All-Dade first team selection in high school, was selected as honorable mention after posting 1,405 assists, 177 digs, 58 kills, 49 service aces and 40 total blocks this season.s

The Gridiron Report: Round 3 preview

Herald Sports Writers Andre Fernandez and Manny Navarro preview Round 3 of the playoffs and make their picks on Boyd Anderson-St. Thomas Aquinas, Columbus-Killian, Cypress Bay-Seminole Ridge, Central-Palm Bay, Jackson-Glades Central, University-Clearwater Central Catholic, Booker T.-Cocoa and Dade Christian-Naples First Baptist.

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VIDEO: Northwestern DB Artie Burns talks about Under Armour All-Star selection

Here's an interview from this morning's ceremony for Northwestern defensive back and University of Miami commitment Artie Burns' selection to the Under Armour All-America All-Star game to be held January 4th in Tampa.

 

Postgame video: Columbus RB Lorenzo Woodley

Columbus running back Lorenzo Woodley talks about his team's dominant performance against Krop Thursday night in the Region 4-8A quarterfinals.

 

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VIDEO: St. Thomas Aquinas DE Joey Bosa selected to Under Armour All-Star game

Here's another interview with an Under Armour All-American.

St. Thomas Aquinas DE and Ohio State commitment Joey Bosa.

 

VIDEO: University School's Jordan Cunningham and Maquedius Bain named Under Armour All-Americans

I caught up with University School WR Jordan Cunningham and DE Maquedius Bain Thursday morning after they were officially invited to the Under Armour All-America game.

Here are my interviews with each of them:

 

VIDEO: Killian ATH Jaquan Johnson reacts to team's win over Columbus

Miami Killian sophomore athlete Jaquan Johnson reacts to his team's win over Columbus Wednesday night.

VIDEO: Northeast WR Stacy Coley an Under Armour All-American

I caught up with Northeast WR Stacy Coley after he was officially invited to the Under Armour All-America High School All-Star game.

The game will be played January 4th at Tropicana Field in Tampa.