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Image courtesy of David Malamut (photo of Jose Salas)

TRANSACTIONS

  • The only move in the system on Tuesday was the Minnesota Twins sending RHP Michael Tonkin on a rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints.
  • The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels were busy on Monday however, as C Luke Napleton and LHP Brennen Oxford were signed out of the Atlantic League and assigned to their roster. They joined RHP Ruddy Gomez who was promoted from the FCL Twins.

SAINTS SENTINEL
St. Paul 6, Iowa 4
Box Score

Jose Miranda led off this one with a single for his first hit since returning to the Saints lineup. He and Edouard Julien, who drew a walk, came around to score on a double from Mike Ford for an early 2-0 lead.

Starter Andrew Morris promptly gave those runs back with three singles and a double in the bottom of the first, but like he has been doing so far on the season, went on to work around threats to limit damage in each of his next four innings. He did so by inducing three inning ending double-play balls, and in total was charged with three earned runs. This was somewhat miraculous as he gave up nine hits and two walks in his five innings, while striking out just one.

The Saints added two runs in the top of the fifth after a Mickey Gasper single and Julien double brought up Carson McCusker. It wasn’t a(nother) home run, but his double off the center field wall was enough.

They added single insurance runs in the sixth and seventh innings to keep their lead intact. A walk to Emmanuel Rodriguez and his fourth stolen base put him in scoring position. Ryan Fitzgerald then brought him in with a double that made it 5-3 in the sixth. In the seventh it was a Julien double followed by a ball hit so high into the air by McCusker that the defense lost sight of it, and it fell harmlessly just outside the infield grass for an RBI single and three-run lead.

That lead held up as the bullpen trio of Jacob Bosiokovic (IP, 2 K), Richard Lovelady (2 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 3 K), and Brady Feigl (IP) held the Cubs to just one run over their four innings. Morris picked up his first win of the season, while Bosiokovic and Lovelady picked up holds, and Feigl his second save.

The middle of the Saints lineup did most of the damage. Gasper (2-for-5, R, K), Julien (2-for-3, 3 R, 2 2B, 2 BB), McCusker (3-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI, K), and Ford (2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 K) collected nine of their 11 hits in the game.

WIND SURGE WISDOM
Arkansas 6, Wichita 5
Box Score

The Wind Surge lineup got to work quickly in this one, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first for an early lead. Tanner Schobel led off with a double, and Ricardo Olivar promptly brought him in with an RBI single. After Olivar stole second base, Kala’i Rosario delivered a single to bring him home for a 2-0 lead.

Starting the first game of their series with the Travelers at Equity Bank Park in Wichita, was right-hander Trent Baker. He faced the minimum through two innings thanks to a double-play ball in the second, but Arkansas got him for a two-run homer in the third to tie the game at two. Those were Baker’s only runs allowed, as he went on to finish five innings, exiting the game with the Wind Surge up 3-2. He gave up four hits, walked none, and struck out five.

Wichita took that lead in the bottom of the fifth inning thanks to catcher Noah Cardenas. He smoked a full-count pitch onto the berm in left field for a solo home run.

They added a run in the seventh after Ben Ross led off with a single. He came around to score on a triple from Tyler Dearden to make it 4-2.

Reliever Mike Paredes came on to start the sixth inning and delivered two scoreless frames. Back out for the eighth, it went sideways with two outs. A single, double, walk, and another single tied the game at four before he got out of it. In all, Paredes was charged with two runs on four hits and a walk, while striking out three.

Wichita went back out front in the bottom of the frame after Rosario reached on a walk, moved to third on a Kyler Fedko single (and an error), and scored on a passed ball to make it 5-4.

Joel Cesar was brought on to close it out in the top of the ninth, but fared similar to Paredes in the eighth. With two outs and a runner on first, an RBI double followed by an RBI single put the Travelers in front by one before he picked up the third out with a K.

In the bottom of the ninth the Wind Surge went down one-two-three to fall into a 1st place tie with the Travelers in the Texas League North division. Arkansas outhit Wichita 10-7 on the game, and picked up one more hit when it mattered in the same amount of chances with runners in scoring position, to make up the difference and steal one late from the home team.

KERNELS NUGGETS
Peoria 13, Cedar Rapids 10
Box Score

The Kernels lineup got a huge performance out of a forgotten prospect that should have led them to an easy victory on Tuesday, but then the eighth inning happened…

Cedar Rapids took the first lead in the bottom of the second inning after a single from Nate Baez put a runner in scoring position. Jose Salas then delivered his first big hit of the night, an RBI single. Misael Urbina followed with an RBI single of his own to put them up by two.

Getting the starting nod for Cedar Rapids was Alejandro Hidalgo and he went five innings in this one. He held Peoria scoreless for the first two, but then gave up four runs over his final three innings. In all he was charged with four earned runs on seven hits in his five innings, striking out six.

Despite giving up those runs, Hidalgo was never behind on the scoreboard as the Kernels kept pace in the middle innings. In the bottom of the third Brandon Winokur reached base on an error to lead it off. He made Peoria pay by stealing second, his eighth swipe of the year, and later scoring on a groundout from Khadim Diaw.

In the fourth Salas led off with his first home run of the season, and the game, to make it 4-2 Kernels at the time.

Urbina followed with a triple, and Kaelen Culpepper an RBI double to go up by three.

The home team made most of their hay in the bottom of the fifth. Diaw got it started with a one-out single. Then Baez drew a walk in front of an RBI single from Jaime Ferrer. That brought Salas to the plate, and he again clubbed a homer, this one of the three-run variety for a seemingly comfortable 9-4 Kernels lead.

Bullpen stalwart Spencer Bengard came on for the sixth inning and was hit for an unearned run that made it 9-5. Another error in the sixth gave him some trouble, but he induced a double-play ball for a scoreless inning. But then came the eighth inning. Rather than recap the ludicrousness in its entirety, I’ll point you to Cedar Rapids Gazette reporter Jeff Johnson.

After it was done the Chiefs led 13-9 and the air had been sucked out of the home crowd. Kade Bragg got the final two outs of the inning, but in between was charged with three earned runs on five hits of his own. Jose Mercedes pitched a one-two-three ninth. 

The lineup got one of those runs back in the bottom half, when Brandon Winokur launched a long homer to make it 13-10, but that’s as close as they could get.

The teams combined for 31 hits on the game and finished 16-for-39 with runners in scoring position. They scored more runs than they left runners on base. Diaw (2-for-5, 2 R, RBI, K), Ferrer (2-for-5, R, K), and Urbina (2-for-2, R, RBI, 3 BB) chipped in with multiple hits. Salas’ 3-for-5 effort, including two homers and five RBI, was wasted. Winokur stole two bases in addition to his home run.

MUSSEL MATTERS
Fort Myers 4, Jupiter 5
Box Score

On the bump for Fort Myers on the road was righty Adrian Bohorquez, who hasn’t quite yet been able to match his success of last year. He pitched into the fourth inning in this one and struck out five, but also gave up three earned runs on five hits and a pair of walks. His ERA sits at 9.00 so far on the 2025 season.

The Mighty Mussels did jump out to a 2-0 lead after the top of the second inning, where Poncho Ruiz led off with a double, and jogged home on Migeul Briceno’s second home run of the season.

Cole Peschl came on in relief in the fourth, and finished the final 4 2/3 innings of the game. He was charged with the loss, but was solid by allowing just two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk. He struck out three.

Just like the second inning, in the sixth Ruiz led off with his eighth double of the season. A walk to Briceno and hit-by-pitch on Luke Napleton loaded the bases with one out. An error off the bat of Peyton Carr allowed them to tie the game at three.

Down 5-3 in the eighth, Briceno led off with a single, moved to second on a walk to Napleton, and they both moved up a base on a Carr groundout. Angel Del Rosario then delivered an RBI single to make it 5-4, but that was all they could get. In the top of the ninth Jay Thomason reached third base with just one out, but Briceno grounded into a double-play to end the game.

Thomason (2-for-4, BB, K), Ruiz (2-for-3, 2 R, 2 2B, 2 BB), and Briceno (2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K) each collected two hits in the loss, while the rest of the lineup finished 2-for-22.

COMPLEX CHRONICLES
FCL Rays 7, FCL Twins 3
Box Score

Right-hander Yoel Roque pitched the first inning for the Twins in one-two-three fashion as the opener. He gave way to Miguel Cordero to start the second inning, and he had some trouble keeping the Rays off the bases. In 2 2/3 innings he was charged with six runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks, striking out one. Leonardo Rondon was summoned in the fourth inning and got them through the seventh. He allowed one earned run on two hits, three walks, and struck out three. Aiberson Ventura got the final two frames and allowed two hits and a walk, but no more runs.

The Twins offense wasn’t able to take advantage of their chances as well as the Rays, finishing 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position, and leaving nine men on base. The Rays went 4-for-15, and left only eight.

The Twins scored single runs in each of the second, fifth, and sixth innings. Luis Fragoza drew a walk and came around to score thanks to a few wild pitches in the second. Murphy Hernandez clubbed a run-scoring double in the fifth, but they weren’t able to score any others despite having the bases loaded after with one out. In the sixth, Fragoza drew another walk, made it to third after a walk to Ricardo Pena and single from Irvin Nunez, and stole home for the teams third and final run.

Hernandez (2-for-4, 2B, RBI, K, SB) led the way with a pair of hits. Daiber De Los Santos added a triple.

TWINS DAILY MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE DAY
Pitcher of the Day – Trent Baker, Wichita Wind Surge (5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 5 K)
Hitter of the Day – Jose Salas, Cedar Rapids Kernels (3-for-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI, K)

PROSPECT SUMMARY
Check out the Prospect Tracker for much more on our Twins Top 20 prospects after seeing how they did on Tuesday.

#3 – Emmanuel Rodriguez (St. Paul): 0-for-3, R, BB, K, SB (4)
#6 – Kaelen Culpepper (Cedar Rapids): 1-for-4, 2B, RBI, BB, K
#8 – Andrew Morris (St. Paul): W, 5 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, K
#9 – Brandon Winokur (Cedar Rapids): 1-for-5, 2 R, HR, RBI, 2 SB (9)
#14 – Gabriel Gonzalez (Cedar Rapids): 1-for-4, BB, K
#16 – Eduardo Beltre (FCL Twins): 0-for-5
#17 – Tanner Schobel (Wichita): 1-for-4, R, 2B, BB
#18 – Yasser Mercedes (Fort Myers): 0-for-5
#19 – Carson McCusker (St. Paul): 3-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI, K
#20 – Ricardo Olivar (Wichita): 1-for-4, R, RBI, SB (1)

WEDNESDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS
St. Paul @ Iowa (12:08 PM CDT) – RHP Cory Lewis (1-2, 8.53 ERA)
Arkansas @ Wichita (11:05 AM CDT) – LHP Connor Prielipp (0-2, 3.63 ERA)
Peoria @ Cedar Rapids (12:05 PM CDT) – RHP Tanner Hall (1-2, 4.81 ERA)
Fort Myers @ Jupiter (5:30 PM CDT) – RHP Michael Ross (0-0, 2.70 ERA)

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Broward 4A-1A girls volleyball first team, second team, honorable mention and coach of the year

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Yasmin Dias Tonon, North Broward Prep. Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Yasmin Dias Tonon, North Broward Prep. Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Yasmin Dias Tonon, OH, North Broward Prep senior: Recorded 320 kills, 194 digs, 60 aces, 40 blocks and .389 hitting percentage; registered 21 kills in a match; had 18 kills in state championship match; helped lift Eagles to district, regional and state title; Bentley University signee.

Kaylee Foreman, Pine Crest, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Kaylee Foreman, Pine Crest, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Kaylee Foreman, libero, Pine Crest junior: Team captain; recorded 625 service receptions, 393 digs, 115 assists and 43 aces; Palm League All-Tournament Team; NHSCA Academic All-American First Team; Under Armour Next Camp Series Invitee; AVCA Phenom selection; Team Florida 15U member; Yale University commit.

Mia Gold, Pine Crest, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Wednesday November 19, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Mia Gold, Pine Crest, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Wednesday November 19, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Mia Gold, OH, Pine Crest senior: Led the Panthers to a district and regional title; team captain; recorded 440 kills, 249 digs, 45 aces; recorded 28 kills and 13 digs in state semifinal; school record holder for kills; England National Team selection; Boston College signee.

Melia Howze, Chaminade-Madonna, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Melia Howze, Chaminade-Madonna, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Melia Howze, MB, Chaminade-Madonna freshman: Led Lions to district championship and 2A regional quarterfinal appearance; recorded 308 kills, 80 blocks and .443 hitting percentage; recorded 25 kills to lift team to district title win.

Samantha McMillan, Coral Springs Charter, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Samantha McMillan, Coral Springs Charter, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Samantha McMillan, OH, Coral Springs Charter senior: Led Panthers to 3A regional quarterfinal appearance; recorded 251 kills, 282 receptions and .335 hitting percentage in just 60 sets played; registered 28 kills in a match; American University signee.

Destiny Wiggins, North Broward Prep, volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Destiny Wiggins, North Broward Prep, volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Destiny Wiggins, libero, North Broward Prep senior: Recorded 436 digs, 438 service receptions, 91 assists and 36 aces; registered 31 digs in a match; had 22 digs in state championship match; helped lift Eagles to district, regional and state title.

SECOND TEAM

Isabella Collado, setter, Pine Crest eighth-grader

Gabriella Florian, OH, Pine Crest junior

Camryn Kanell, MB, Calvary Christian Academy senior

Emma Luehrs, setter, North Broward Prep eighth-grader

Jayda Palumbo, OH, North Broward Prep junior

Adriana Powers-Hadley, OH, Sagemont junior

HONORABLE MENTION

American Heritage: Lyla Pack

Calvary Christian: Sophia Azevedo, Reese Mittauer, Jada Stephenson

Cardinal Gibbons: Jordan Andrews, Ava Flores, Beatriz Matos

Chaminade-Madonna: Paloma Castellanos, Keylanis Cruz, Amy Wood

Coral Springs Charter: Olivia Greco, Mia Luersen

Franklin Academy: Sofia Hernandez

Highlands Christian: Ali Diaz, Emily Eades

North Broward Prep: Layni Tobias

Pine Crest: Jasmine Florian, Elizabeth Sauby, Elle Schneider

Sagemont: Daniella Seijo

Sheridan Hills: Sophia Broch, Jasmine Cummings, Deborah Point Du Jour

University School: Daniella Lugo

Westminster Academy: Zoe Burton, Amelia Benkendorf

COACH OF THE YEAR

Brian Coughenour, North Broward Prep, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Brian Coughenour, North Broward Prep, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Brian Coughenour, North Broward Prep: The Eagles finished 26-2, earned a district championship and regional title and won the 4A state championship. “I am very proud of this team. They came into the season ready to work hard and with one goal in mind in bringing North Broward Prep their first volleyball state championship. They earned that championship along with a number of individual awards. I held them to a very high standard and they not only met it but exceeded my expectations. I am very excited for the future of this program and blessed to be part of it.”



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Fabiana Castro, Archbishop McCarthy, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Wednesday November 19, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Fabiana Castro, Archbishop McCarthy, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Wednesday November 19, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Fabiana Castro, setter, Archbishop McCarthy senior: Led Mavericks to district and regional title; team captain; registered 490 assists, 187 digs and 64 aces; recorded 39 assists in state semifinal win; will play volleyball and beach volleyball for Miami-Dade College.

Sydney Guerrier, St. Thomas Aquinas, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Sydney Guerrier, St. Thomas Aquinas, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Sydney Guerrier, setter/OPP, St. Thomas Aquinas senior: Team co-captain; registered 383 assists, 146 kills, 144 digs and 31 blocks; BCAA All-Star Team MVP; FACA All-Star; AVCA All-Region, All-American Second Team, Best and Brightest Third Team and Honorable Mention selection during career; American University signee.

Sophia Guzman, Cypress Bay, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Sophia Guzman, Cypress Bay, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Sophia Guzman, OH/OPP, Cypress Bay senior: Led the Lightning to district title and Class 7A regional final; recorded 274 kills, 4.0 kills/set and 250 receptions; registered 20 kills in regional semifinal win; selected team captain and team MVP; Southern Connecticut State University signee.

Paige Hill, Western, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Paige Hill, Western, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Paige Hill, OH, Western senior: Recorded 235 kills, 360 digs, 69 aces and 36 blocks; registered 20 kills in a match; two-year team captain and four-year starter; will play volleyball for Emmanuel University.

Emmi Merhi, St. Thomas Aquinas, Volleyball. Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Emmi Merhi, St. Thomas Aquinas, Volleyball. Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Emmi Merhi, OH, St. Thomas Aquinas senior: Helped lift Raiders to district and regional championship; recorded 248 kills, 250 digs, 437 receptions and 36 aces; registered 14 kills in regional semifinal win; Troy University signee.

SECOND TEAM

Isabella Cabrera, OH, St. Thomas Aquinas sophomore

Erin Huang, setter, Cypress Bay senior

Brianna Masaracchio, OH, Archbishop McCarthy senior

Adriana Medrano, libero, St. Thomas Aquinas senior

Sanai Mitchell, MB, Western senior

Hailey Trebbien, setter, St. Thomas Aquinas senior

HONORABLE MENTION

Archbishop McCarthy: Raquel Hurtado, Valentina Santamaria, Em’Pris Seetal

Cypress Bay: Julia Diaz, Margot Lantrade, Victoria Urizar

Deerfield Beach: Giovanna Campos

Everglades: Jonnele Mends, Zoehe Sharpe

Flanagan: Krystine Escalante

Fort Lauderdale: Lorena Rondon

Pembroke Pines Charter: Julie Lobato, Sophia Peterseil, Abigail Reynolds

Piper: Melody Delamotte, Isabella Delgado

St. Thomas Aquinas: Leah Novatne, Violette Zayas

Stoneman Douglas: Isabella Cox, Alyssa James

Western: Valeria Luque, Alyssa Noble, Sarah Perez

CO-COACHES OF THE YEAR

Lisa Zielinski, St. Thomas Aquinas. Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Lisa Zielinski, St. Thomas Aquinas. Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Lisa Zielinski, St. Thomas Aquinas: The Raiders had a 27-5 record, won a district title, regional championship and finished as the Class 6A state runner-up. “Reaching the championship is never easy, and this team earned every bit of it. After losing six starters
last year, I don’t think anyone thought we’d be back. We didn’t walk away with the trophy, but we proved we’re a team that battles. We competed with heart, toughness and the kind of fire that’s hard to teach.”

Robert Perez, Archbishop McCarthy, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Wednesday November 19, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Robert Perez, Archbishop McCarthy, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Wednesday November 19, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Robert Perez, Archbishop McCarthy: The Mavericks had a 28-4 record and captured the district and regional title. They finished as the Class 5A state runner-up. “We had a goal and we all locked into it. It was one team and one dream. We knew this was the team that can finally take that step. The program was due for a final four for the first time in school history. From day one, the entire roster knew this team was special. Practices were special and we competed versus each other like there was another team on the other side of the net. This roster made each other better because how deep and talented we are. The ladies in teal are for real.”



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Ava Castro, Cardinal Newman, Volleyball. Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Ava Castro, Cardinal Newman, Volleyball. Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ava Castro, OH, Cardinal Newman senior: Led the Crusaders to a 3A regional quarterfinal appearance; recorded 328 kills, 207 digs, 38 blocks, 26 aces and .374 hitting percentage; registered 26 kills in a match; holds the school record for kills; Boston College signee.

Emmie Hill, Benjamin, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Emmie Hill, Benjamin, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Emmie Hill, MB, Benjamin sophomore: Led the Bucs to a 2A regional quarterfinal win; recorded 210 kills, 63 blocks and .351 hitting percentage; registered 20 kills in a match; USA Volleyball National Team Development Program selection.

Mikayla Matuszko, King's Academy, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Mikayla Matuszko, King’s Academy, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Mikayla Matuszko, OH, King’s Academy freshman: Led the Lions to a district title and 3A regional semifinal appearance; recorded 314 kills, 173 digs and 61 aces; registered 22 kills in a match; USA Volleyball U17 National Team selection.

Riley McCaughey, Benjamin, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Riley McCaughey, Benjamin, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Riley McCaughey, setter, Benjamin senior: Led the Bucs to a district championship and 2A regional quarterfinal win; recorded 600 assists, 187 digs, 97 kills and 63 aces; registered 55 assists in a match; 3,064 career assists; University of South Florida signee.

Luiza Queiroz, St. Andrew's, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Luiza Queiroz, Saint Andrews School, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Luiza Queiroz, OH, St. Andrew’s seventh grader: Led the Scots to a 3A regional semifinal appearance; recorded 420 kills, 187 digs and 69 aces; registered 41 kills in a match.

SECOND TEAM

Dayana Acevedo, setter, Cardinal Newman senior

Lyla Buser, OPP, Cardinal Newman senior

Caitlin Crino, setter, Boca Raton Christian junior

Miranda Knoll, OH, King’s Academy junior

Taylor Walsh, setter, St. Andrew’s sophomore

Caroline Wright, OH, Boca Raton Christian sophomore

HONORABLE MENTION

American Heritage-Delray: Dagan Rothbaun, Daniela Staton

Atlantic Christian: Anayah Enamorado

Benjamin: Mackenzie Bryan, Londyn Clark, Emma Markin

Boca Raton Christian: Brianna Nahmod, Mackenzi VanZwieten

Cardinal Newman: Olivia Peterson

Dreyfoos: Amelia Gallogly, Erin Larsen

Jupiter Christian: Addison Dorsey

King’s Academy: Bella Pons, Alanis Molina, Hunter Saltalamacchia

Lake Worth Christian: Cassidy Childers, Savannah Monier, Ella Vandenberg

Oxbridge Academy: Jessica Jerabek, Olivija Kozul

St. Andrew’s: Ashlyn Cobb

St. John Paul II: Meallen Gunther, Emily Rodriguez, Lyla Tomko

Suncoast: Bella Zingaro

COACH OF THE YEAR

Len Visser, Boca Raton Christian, Volleyball. All CountyDeerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Len Visser, Boca Raton Christian, Volleyball. All County—Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Len Visser, Boca Raton Christian: The Blazers won a district title, regional championship and captured their first girls volleyball state championship in school history. They won seven straight matches to close the season. “I am proud that every girl was part of winning states. It’s special because the girls persevered through some very close losses. “We played like a team and I had total confidence in them. They all trusted each other. It’s truly one of my closest teams and they lifted each other up.”



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Jupiter Christian senior outside hitter Ella Brodner reached 400 kills in a single season for the first time while Boca Raton Christian sophomore Hannah VanZwieten delivered a remarkable performance throughout the playoffs to lift the Blazers to their first girls
volleyball state championship in school history.

The two top performers were recognized as the Sun Sentinel’s Palm Beach 4A-1A girls volleyball co-players of the year.

Brodner, a University of Virginia signee, had 400 kills, 5.7 kills per set and a .336 hitting percentage in just 70 sets played. She also added 244 service receptions, 218 digs, 39 aces and 25 blocks. She had 35 kills in four sets in a district semifinal victory.

Brodner holds the school record with 1,488 kills and 944 digs during her five seasons with the Eagles. She recalled a victory against Jupiter during her junior season as one of her most memorable matches in high school.

“I met the expectations I had set for myself since I came in the eighth grade,” Brodner said. “To end with 400 kills in a season was pretty cool. It’s exciting to hold school records. I could not have done it without any of my teammates. Coach Sarah [Mize] helped me with my mental toughness. I wanted to be an all-around player on the court. I made amazing memories and volleyball is so much fun. It was heartwarming to see little girls look up to me and how they were inspired because of how I play volleyball.”

Brodner took on a leadership role with several newcomers joining the Eagles. “When I was in the eighth grade, I was intimidated by most of the girls,” Brodner said.

“Allison Moore was a great leader and a big influence on me. She spent time helping me with volleyball. I wanted to be a big influence on our younger players. It was a rebuilding year and I knew it was going to be difficult, but I decided to stay. It’s a great
feeling to help the girls.”

Brodner enjoyed watching her two older sisters at volleyball practices and tournaments. She joined the Jupiter Elite Volleyball Club at 7. She helped her team qualify for nationals in multiple seasons.

“The growth of our club has been amazing,” Brodner said. “All the coaches helped in my development and to where I am now.” Brodner is excited about the opportunity to play with her older sister, Sarah, at the University of Virginia.

“My sister and I have been really getting close and it’s an amazing opportunity,” Brodner said. “I’m extremely blessed to get to play with her. The ACC is very competitive and I’m excited for college volleyball.”

Ella Brodner, from Jupiter Christian High School, volleyball player of the year, photographed on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.(Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Ella Brodner, from Jupiter Christian High School, volleyball player of the year, photographed on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.(Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

VanZwieten delivered for the Blazers during their playoff run to capture the state title. She had 13 kills and 12 digs in the regional championship, 19 kills, 23 digs and six aces in the state semifinal and 12 kills and 15 digs in the state championship match.

VanZwieten displayed her versatility with 254 kills, 270 digs, 221 service receptions, 157 assists, 53 aces and 30 blocks during her sophomore season.

“We lost players from last year who had played a big role,” VanZwieten said. “The difference was that we played together as a team. Our coaches did a great job and we handled the pressure. We were so happy to push through and win the semifinal against Seacrest. We practiced hard and stayed focused during the final match. We were so excited to win it.”

VanZwieten’s older sister, Grace, plays collegiate volleyball at Tusculum. Her mom serves as an assistant coach at Boca Raton Christian.

She also competes in beach volleyball tournaments with her sister, Mackenzi, who was a key contributor for the Blazers during their championship run. The sisters won a thrilling beach volleyball tournament in Tavares during a college showcase event.

“I have a lot of fun playing with Mackenzi and we connect really well,” VanZwieten said. “We have that experience together in beach volleyball and it’s helped us when playing indoor. It’s been very special.”

VanZwieten, a setter with Tribe Volleyball Club, displayed her versatility at outside hitter for the Blazers during her sophomore season.

“I was able to get out of my comfort zone and work on my game to get better,” VanZwieten said. “I played with a lot of energy and cheered on my teammates.

Hannah Van Zwieten, All-County volleyball player from Boca Christian High School photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Hannah Van Zwieten, volleyball player of the year from Boca Raton Christian photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)



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