Ransom Volleyball Tournament

The rivalry between Westminster Christian and Palmer Trinity girls' volleyball teams had another dramatic chapter added to it Saturday.

The Warriors dominated the Second Annual Smoothie King Miami-Dade County Girls' Volleyball Invitational by defeating the Falcons 25-13, 25-23 at Ransom Everglades.

Westminster Christian (15-2) took a quick 13-2 lead in the first set. Coach Julie Doan said the rivalry fueled her team.

``This has been such an intense rivalry the last six to seven years,'' Doan said. ``We were just excited and pumped.''

Westminster Christian's Julie Trembley won the invitational's most valuable player award and had the game-winning kill against Palmer Trinity.

Teammates Rebecca Acevedo and Sylvia Hernandez earned all-tournament honors.

Palmer Trinity (11-2) came out in the second set with a lot more energy and held a 17-13 lead, but Doan called a timeout, which sparked a 12-7 run to end the match.

Palmer Trinity's Savannah Dominguez and Paulina Prieto received all-tournament honors.

MORE GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL
(Silver Division Championship) -- Miami Country Day d. Gulliver 25-21, 25-14: Samantha Sardinia five kills and five blocks; Marissa Bolten six kills, seven digs, and two blocks; MCD 9-2.

(Silver Division Semifinal) -- Miami Country Day d. Miami Christian 25-22, 25-19: Samantha Sardina seven kills and six blocks; Marissa Bolten eight kills, six digs, and three aces.

(Gold Division Semifinal) -- Westminster Christian d. Palmer Trinity 25-13, 25-23: Paulina Puerto 16 kills (PT); PT 10-2.

Stay tuned for more regional tournaments as the high school season reaches the midway point.

FREE VOLLEYBALL CLINICS, SATURDAY THE 18TH & THE 25TH

We are always happy to see when a group of people comes together to help out kids develop their game. A group of very talented coaches from VoleiMiami will be holding a FREE 3hr Clinic at the gym at Southwest High school this and next Saturday September 18th and the 25th respectively.

This clinic is organized and coached by FHSAA State Championship Volleyball Coaches, College Coaches and Players, as well as ALL-Dade Players.

Middle School season is just around the corner - what better way to work on your skills and tune up for the upcoming tryouts and season.

WHAT: Free clinics open to girls ages 8 - 15yrs old.

Where: The Southwest Gym is located at 8855 SW 50th Terrace.

When: September 18th 5-8PM
-----------September 25th 5-8PM

Contact: voleimiami@yahoo.com
or you can call 786-252-8387

This is a great opportunity to play with other aspiring players - make your plans to attend it.

UM and FIU to face off in a can't miss Thriller, SAT. 7:30PM

Stand up and make some noise for your ___________! Will you fill in the blank with FIU or will you go with the canes. One things for sure you better show up early because the limited space at the UM gym will be packed to capacity.

This Saturday, the 11th the University of Miami and Florida International University will face off at 7:30PM at the James L. Night sports complex on the UM Campus in Coral Gables, FL.

Last year these teams meet twice. The `Canes and Panthers last met in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament [Gainesville Regional] on Dec. 3. FIU took that match, 3-2.



Miami enters the weekend working with a 7-1 record, winners of its last five matches. The `Canes swept through last weekend's Blue Raider Bash at Middle Tennessee State, and defeated Florida Atlantic on Aug. 31, finishing 5-0 on the week.

The `Canes are led offensively by junior outside hitter Lane Carico with 107 kills (3.34 per set), ranking her seventh in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Setter Katie Gallagher sets up the offense, having collected a league second-best 290 assists (10.74 per set). Meanwhile, senior middle blocker Ariell Cooke leads the front line with 26 blocks (24 assisted), while sitting third on the squad in kills (64).



FIU enters this contest with a 2-4 record but has had a tougher schedule early on.

They are lead by Sr. Setter Natalia Valentin, Jr.,MB Andrea Lakovic and So. Outside Hitter Jovana Bjelica.

This match will be an electrifying experience for all who witness it in person, hope to see ya there.