Hello, Royals!
Here’s your weekly Sports report and sport schedule.
Golf: This past week the boys and girls golf team played Palmer Trinity and MAST Academy. On Tuesday, the boys team lost to Palmer Trinity by only 1 stroke. Sophomore Connor Heilemann led the Royals and finished 2nd overall with a score of 45. The Lady Royals were led by sophomore Sofia Olarte who finished 2nd overall with a score of 47. On Wednesday, the team was led by Freshman Gilberto Morales, who won the match with a season low round of 38.
Next week the golf team takes on MAST and Gulliver at Crandon.
Cross Country: The XC team competed at the Pine School Invitational this past Saturday Morning in Hobe Sound, Florida.
The girls finished 5th overall and were led by senior Andrea Echeverria (8th overall, 23:06) and junior Simone Prina (22nd overall, 27:07). The boys finished 3rd overall and were led by senior Daniel Brito (13th overall, 19:37) sophomore Felipe Garcia-Correa (14th overall, 19:46), and junior Nicolas Cabezon (16th overall, 20:10). The team will compete next at the Spartan Invitational at Monsignor Pace High School this Wednesday after school.
Volleyball: The varsity volleyball team completed their season last week. Going 1-1 entire week. They first took down Mater Brickell Academy for a straight 3 set victory (25-23, 25-12, 25-14) on their senior night! They then fell to Coral Gables to close out the season.
The girls did secure the #1 seed in the district tournament, giving them an automatic bye and a trip to the semifinal game. That semifinal game will be on Tuesday, at iMater 4:30PM vs the winner of iMater & SLAM. If they win, they advance to championship game on Thursday 10/16 at iMater 4:30PM
Football: Royals Capture First District Title Since 1976 with Dominant Win Over Miami Springs
For the first time in 49 years, the Immaculata-La Salle Royals are district champions. The Royals secured the 2A-15 title in emphatic fashion Friday night, rolling past Miami Springs 49–12.
Quarterback Nate Merrell Jr. led the charge through the air and on the ground, completing 7 of 13 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns, while adding a 61-yard rushing score. The ground game was unstoppable, paced by Adrian Cox, who tallied 103 yards and 4 touchdowns on 15 carries. Merrell’s long touchdown run and a balanced effort from the backfield helped the Royals pile up over 270 rushing yards on the night.
Through the air, Tavarus Jones made the highlight reel with a 51-yard touchdown grab, while Jayden Noel added another receiving score. Torrence Jones, Wendell Copeland, Kamari Vasquez, and Jayvion Robinson all contributed key receptions to keep drives alive and the offense rolling.
The Royals’ offense exploded for nearly 500 total yards, and the defense stood tall, holding Miami Springs to just 12 points while forcing multiple turnovers and creating opportunities for the offense to capitalize. Defense was led by Ian Destinobles with 7 solo tackles and 1 sack, Philip Jones Jr had 4 tackles and 2 sacks, Daniel Marin added 1 sack and 3 tackles while Raul Alvarez added 2 sacks and 4 tackles.
With the 49–12 victory, Immaculata-La Salle not only improved its record but also etched its name back into the history books capturing its first district championship since 1976. The Royals now turn their focus to finishing the regular season strong and preparing for a deep playoff run.
District Championship secures the Royals a playoff seat along with a home playoff game (unless first round opponent is higher ranked district champion).
Swimming: Competed against Downtown Doral and Pace this past Tuesday. These were the events the team swam. Overall, a very quick meet but everyone did well, and had fun.
Events: Barbara Espinal: 200 IM and 100 Back; Kristen Bachmann: 200 IM and 100 Fly; Sabina Morelli: 50 free and 100 free; Mathias Alvarado: 50 free and 100 free; Christian Coronado: 50 free and 100 free; Martin Peres: 50 free and 100 free.
Sports Schedule:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025: Varsity Volleyball district tournament Semifinal @ iMater vs the winner of SLAM and iMater – 4:30PM (Winner advances to championship on Thursday 4:30PM)
* XC team travels to Monsignor Pace for the Spartan invite. Dismissal 1PM. – Typo meet will be Tuesday (tomorrow)
- Football (Make-up game) vs Miami High HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Golf team match at Crandon Park vs MAST & Gulliver – 3PM tee time.
Thursday, October 16, 2025: DISTRICT Championship game (If VB wins Tuesday) 4:30PM @ iMater
Friday, October 17, 2025: Swimming Closes out their season at Belen Jesuit for the Wolverine Invite. 1:30PM dismissal – 3PM warm up
Saturday, October 18, 2025: Football hosts St. Brendan for a 5PM kick off in the Jungle!
