The Royals delivered an action-packed week across multiple sports, with teams battling for victories, setting records, and preparing for the challenges ahead. Here’s a look at last week’s results and what’s coming up.
Baseball: A Week of High-Stakes Finishes
The Varsity Baseball team split their matchups last week, falling to Miami Christian in extra innings (3-4) but bouncing back in dramatic fashion with a walk-off win over Miami Palmetto (5-4). Now sitting at 9-4, the Royals aim to continue their strong play in the coming week.
Top Performers:
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Vs. Miami Christian: Alex Corzo (7.1 IP, 3 ER, 5 Ks), Hector Sosa (2-4, RBI)
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Vs. Palmetto: Derrick Paz (5.2 IP, 3 ER, 7 Ks), Jonny Quintana (1-4, 2B, 2 RBI), Hector Sosa (1-3, R, SB), Jason Amor (1-2, 2B, RBI)
Softball: A Dominant Comeback
The Royals softball team faced a challenging week, dropping games to Florida Christian and Miami Country Day. However, they stormed back with an explosive 30-15 victory over Ransom, led by standout performances from Emma Arce (4 hits, 6 RBIs, 5 runs), Bryanna Alvarez (2 hits, 3 RBIs), and Khloe Concepcion (3 RBIs).
Tennis: A Tough Match, Aiming for a Rebound
The Royals tennis team faced a formidable opponent in Spruce Creek, falling in their only match of the week. With a fresh week ahead, they’ll look to reclaim their winning form.
Track & Field: Record-Breaking Performances at Dade County Youth Fair Meet
The Royal Lions track team put on an electrifying display at the Dade County Youth Fair Meet. The boys’ team secured first place out of 30 teams, while the girls’ team finished a strong 7th out of 24.
Boys’ Highlights:
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Dorian Mallary clinched first in the 400m.
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The 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams (Tyrone Williams, Terrance Smith Jr., Kennedy Garay, Joel Salien, and Mallary) secured first place.
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The 4x400m relay team set a new school record for the second consecutive meet.
Girls’ Highlights:
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Candy Cruz dominated the javelin, setting a new county meet record (34.24m).
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Krystal Inhoof won the long jump for the third time this season, nearly matching her season-best mark.
Beach Volleyball: Royals Keep the Momentum
The beach volleyball team added two more wins to their season, defeating Ferguson (4-1) and Coral Gables (3-2). The latter match came down to the wire, with Sofia Rosales and Elena Figueroa leading the comeback to clinch the final set, 16-14. The Royals now stand at 6-2.
Boys Volleyball: Building on Last Season’s Legacy
The Royals boys volleyball team remains on fire after last year’s historic season. They swept Downtown Doral Upper Charter (3-0) and went on to win the Silver Premium bracket in a weekend tournament, securing victories over Somerset, Ransom, Pines Charter, and Mater Academy Charter.
Top Tournament Performers: Christian Bagshaw, Lorenzo Buttice, and Daniel Auza. The team now holds an 8-2 record and prepares for bigger challenges ahead.
Games this Week
Tuesday, March 25
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Softball @ Marathon High, 4 PM
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Track @ Belen Meet, 4 PM
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Baseball vs. Somerset Silver Palms, 2:30 PM (Tamiami Park)
Wednesday, March 26
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Beach Volleyball vs. Carrollton, 3:30 PM
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Tennis vs. St. Brendan (Tamiami), 2 PM
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Softball @ Carrollton, 4 PM
Thursday, March 27
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Tennis vs. Key West, 2 PM (Crandon Park)
Friday, March 28
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Softball vs. Lourdes, 4 PM (Palmetto Bay Park)
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always—Go Royals!
