Good evening Royals,
I hope everyone had a safe and restful Labor Day Weekend. Here is your sports report and upcoming sports schedule.
Cross Country: XC team kicked off their season at the Palmer Trinity invitational. The first race of the season is always a special milestone, and our XC team showed great heart and determination out on the course this week. Every runner gave their best effort, pushing through the challenges with grit and focus.
Volleyball: Girls Volleyball team 3 game week report.
Game 1 – ILS Defeats Don Soffer (Aventura) in Straight Sets: La Salle secured a solid 3-0 victory over Don Soffer (Aventura) with set scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-17. The team showed strong teamwork and determination throughout the match.
- Top Performers: Gaby Vanteuben: 1 assist, an impressive 21 digs; Sofia Dean: 5 aces, 1 block, 15 assists, 1 dig; Alex Gonzalez: 3 aces, 5 kills, 1 block, 5 digs
Game 2 – ILS also defeated Carrollton 3-0!: La Salle continued their undefeated streak with a hard-fought 3-0 victory over Carrollton, winning the sets 25-21, 26-24, and 25-23. The team showed great resilience and determination in a closely contested match.
- Top Performers: Lucia Orelle: 3 blocks, 5 kills; Sofia Dean: 1 ace, 35 assists, 4 digs; Alex Gonzalez: 1 ace, 12 kills, 13 digs
Game 3 – Tough Loss Ends Strong Start to the Season: After opening the season with three straight wins, our team faced a tough challenge against Palmer Trinity, resulting in our first loss of the year. Despite battling hard in every set, we ultimately fell 3–1 (20–25, 8-25, 28-26, 25–22). Ou players showed great resilience and effort. They’re excited for the opportunity to get back on track this week.
Football: Royal Lions Dominate Miami Jackson Generals 50-0 in Statement Victory
The Immaculata-La Salle Royal Lions delivered a complete team performance in a 50-0 shutout win over the Miami Jackson Generals, showcasing explosive offense, lockdown defense, and aggressive special teams. From start to finish, the Lions controlled every aspect of the game, improving their record and making a clear statement.
Top Offensive Performers: #10 Nate Merrell Jr. (So) led the air attack with a stellar performance:
5/9, 83 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT, with a 126.4 QB rating. Receiving Corps Makes Big Plays – #11 Jayvion Robinson (So): 3 receptions, 51 yards, 1 TD, including a 26-yard long gain.#4 Tyrone Williams (Jr): 3 catches, 36 yards, 2 TDs, a reliable red-zone target. #13 Kamari Vasquez (So): 2 receptions, 47 yards, stretching the field with a 23.5 avg. #1 Torrance Jones (Jr): 1 reception, 27 yards, 1 TD. #2 Adrian Cox (So) carried the load with 5 rushes for 16 yards and 2 touchdowns, using his vision and footwork effectively in short-yardage situations.
Top Defensive Performers: #3 Daniel Marin (Sr): 5 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 INT, 1 sack. – #7 Philip Jones Jr. (Jr): 3 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 20 yards lost. – #15 Jordan Diaz (Jr): 3 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 10 yards lost. #19 Raul Alvarez (Jr): 4 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 11 yards lost. #99 Alfred Cox (Sr): 1 sack, 5 yards lost.
The team totaled 13 tackles for loss, 9 sacks for 49 yards, and 3 quarterback hurries, constantly collapsing the pocket and preventing any offensive rhythm.
4 interceptions by: #3 Daniel Marin (20-yard return) – #8 Jayden Noel – #9 Christopher Spikes (So) (13-yard return) – #14 Kareem Forbes (So) (35-yard return)
Fumble recoveries: #8 Jayden Noel – #9 Christopher Spikes
The Lions also forced 3 fumbles and blocked 2 punts, with #0 Ian Destinobles (Sr) and #1 Torrance Jones (Jr) credited for blocked kicks.
Upcoming Sports Schedule:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025: Girls Volleyball hosts American Heritage Plantation 3:30/5PM
Golf travels to Palmetto Golf Course vs Palmer Trinity 3:30PM
Swim team travels to Miami Dade Kendall for a swimming meet with True North 4pm warm up 5pm start.
Friday, September 5, 2025: Football Travels to Belen Jesuit for a 7PM kick off.
GOO ROYALS!
