Teams to Watch: Miami-Dade County
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The last of my three looks brings us to Miami-Dade County. You can view my piece on Palm Beach by clicking here. You can view my piece on Broward by clicking here. For purposes of this article, I will touch…
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Continue ReadingThe last of my three looks brings us to Miami-Dade County.
You can view my piece on Palm Beach by clicking here.
You can view my piece on Broward by clicking here.
For purposes of this article, I will touch on programs like Miami Country Day at a later date.
Westminster Christian – (Last season: 10-6)
Based off its roster, the Warriors should bring almost everyone back from last season. 2022 guard Sammy Suarez paced Westminster Christian after averaging 13.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 31 percent from the field. In addition, Suarez went 30-of-117 (26 percent) from deep. Both those percentages need to be improved this fall. However, Suarez’s defense is very good after recording 45 steals. 2025 Zoey Matias is a prospect to watch. The 5-foot-6 shooting guard averaged 10.3 points per game while shooting 40 percent from the field. Moreover, Matias went 28-of-74 (38 percent) from deep. 2022 Cassidy Stouffer did a bit of everything after averaging 6.3 points, seven rebounds, 4.7 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. 2023 Emily Matias led the team in rebounds (8.6 rpg). The 5-foot-10 forward had seven games of ten or more rebounds as a sophomore. This is a solid group if it holds together.
SLAM – (Last season: 11-10)
The Titans are another program that should bring almost everyone back in 2021. 2025 Jim’Miyah Branton led SLAM after averaging 12.5 points per game. Can Branton capitalize on that early experience as a freshman? Against Miami Christian (17-7), she scored 19 points. 2022’s Audrey Drapeau, Rozee Drapeau, and Angelina Lebeau each averaged over eight points per game. 6-foot-1 2022 Karla Quintero averaged 7.6 points per game. On paper, SLAM has a wealth of players that can score around 10 points any given night.
Mater Academy Charter – (Last season 13-6)
I have mentioned 2025 Alessandra Bonilla Alessandra Bonilla 5'7" | SG Monsignor Edward Pace | 2025 State FL as a name to watch in the region. All she did was average over 16 points per game and shoot 58 percent from the floor as an eight grader. Bonilla could be on her way to county stardom. The Lions have a good group of 2022’s behind her in Yeimar Perez, Hermione Hicks, and Genesis Santiago. Each player led the team in steals, rebounds and assists respectively. Mater Academy Charter ended last season winning eight of their last nine games.
Doral Academy – (Last season: 14-10)
The Firebirds will need to replace Anaira Ayala and Johanna Bell Johanna Bell CG Miami Killian Senior HS | 2021 State FL . The pair combined for nearly 26 points and over 7 rebounds per game. Does 2025 Gianna Robles Gianna Robles 5'3" | PG Doral Academy | 2025 State FL and 2022 Izabella Molina Izabella Molina 6'3" | C Doral Academy | 2024 State FL take the next step? At 6-foot-3, Molina is going to have an advantage grabbing boards. Can she improve offensively? Robles can shoot the three a bit and was a team captain as a junior. Her role as a leader this season should only intensify.
Lourdes Academy – (Last season: 13-6)
2022 Emily Mayor should be back after averaging nearly 12 points per game. Mayor is a great playmaker that also led the team in rebounds and assists. 2024 Luciana Picasso is a 6-footer that averaged 7.6 points and 4.7 rebounds across 18 games. Her progression will be something to watch. Lourdes Academy does lose two seniors ( Annie Lassegue Annie Lassegue SF Lourdes | 2022 State FL /Brooke Merdjane). Both players were effective offensively and team playmakers.
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