Dade County All-Stars defeat Broward's best in a battle of south Florida's gridiron top talent; Boynton continues to post big numbers.
By James Oyola
MaxPreps.com
MIAMI – Booker T. Washington quarterback Torrance Moise led Dade County to a 16-14 win over Broward County in the 13th Annual Nike South Florida All-Star football game at Traz Powell Stadium.
Moise, a senior, stood out in a game that featured 21 Division I-A commitments by completing 3-of-5 passes for 41 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for a score.
Moise, who earned the game’s MVP award, scored the game’s first touchdown on a 14-yard run to give Dade a 7-0 lead over Broward with 2:21 left in the first quarter.
“Man, it’s an honor to be named MVP,” Moise said. “Representing Dade County, my school and being on the same field with the best high school football players in south Florida, is truly a blessing for me and my family. The award was the icing on the cake.”
Miramar quarterback Eugene Smith, Broward County’s Player of the Year, answered for the Broward All-Stars with an eight-play, 61-yard drive capped by a 3-yard touchdown run by Cypress Bay running back Jason Douglas.
Douglas, a University of Pittsburgh verbal, tied the game 7-7 with less than two minutes before halftime.
Smith, a West Virginia pledge, completed 3-of-5 passes for 36 yards on the drive.
In the third quarter, Moise capitalized off a dazzling 26-yard gain by Killian’s Lamar Miller, a University of Miami commit and Miami-Dade County Player of the Year, with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Miami Central wide receiver Jairus Williams.
The 6-foot-5 Williams leaped over St. Thomas Aquinas cornerback Ronnie Kennedy and snatched the pass, helping Dade take a 14-7 lead over Broward with 6:55 left in the third quarter.
Deerfield Beach quarterback Denard Robinson, who saw time at receiver and cornerback, brought Broward back in the game with an electrifying 71-yard touchdown run with 2:40 left in the quarter.
Robinson, who lined up at receiver, ran a reverse and 71 yards later showed south Florida why he is nicknamed, “Shoe Lace.” His tremendous play and blazing speed helped tie the game 14-14 heading into the fourth quarter.
Robinson was also instrumental in the game’s outcome, however it did not favor Broward.
With 6:09 left in the fourth, Robinson was sacked by American High linebacker Andres Trujillo in the end zone. The defensive stop by Trujillo sealed the win for the Dade County All-Stars 16-14.
Broward made one last attempt to steal the win but came up short after a missed 46-yard field goal by Coral Springs’ kicker Carlos Romero with six seconds remaining in regulation.
In its 13th year, Miami-Dade County leads the series 8-5 over Broward.
Notable: Nike, who has supported the event since 1996, has donated $100,000 in product to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. They also encourage high schools to apply for grants through the Broward County Athletics Association and the Miami-Dade County Schools Athletic Association.
“Our goal is to continue the advancement of sports opportunities at local high schools in these communities,” Nike South Brand Manager Scott Henson said.
Basketball: Broward County Top Performers, Jan. 12-18
Kenny Boynton Jr. (SG), American Heritage, Boys Basketball - Boynton, a senior, erupted for 48 points and six assists in a 102-66 win over North Broward Prep on Jan. 14
Josh Freelove (SG), North Broward Prep, Boys Basketball - Freelove, a senior, recorded 37 points in the 102-66 loss against American Heritage.
Quadeem Colvin (SG), Deerfield Beach, Boys Basketball - Colvin, a senior, scored 30 points, including five 3-pointers, in a 78-52 win over McArthur on Jan. 16.
James Williams Jr. (SG), Deerfield Beach, Boys Basketball - Williams, a junior, aided the Buck win with 14 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Altavious Carter (C), Grandview Prep, Boys Basketball - Carter, a junior, recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks in a 67-57 win over North Broward Prep on Jan. 16.
Ante Gospic (C), Zion Lutheran, Boys Basketball - Gospic, a senior, scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 69-44 win over Yeshiba on Jan. 14.
Sandra Garcia (c), American Heritage, Girls Basketball - Garcia, a senior and Wake Forest commit, scored a career-high 43 points to go along with 15 rebounds in a 72-50 win over Hollywood Christian on Jan. 13.
Olivia Richards (G) and Gina Grimstead (F), Archbishop McCarthy, Girls Basketball - The super sophomore duo combined for 30 points and 29 rebounds helping Archbishop to a 64-50 win over Boynton beach on Jan. 13.
Erica Wheeler (F), Parkway, Girls Basketball - Wheeler, a senior and Rutgers commitment, scored a game-high 23 points to go along with six assists in a 74-44 win over Blanche Ely at the MLK Classic on Jan. 17.
Basketball: Miami-Dade County Top Performers, Jan.12-18
Dawn Perry (F, C), Horeb Christian, Girls Basketball - Perry, a senior, recorded 31 points and 10 rebounds in a 60-52 overtime win against Northwest Christian on Jan. 17.
Amanda Mendoza (PG), Horeb Christian, Girls basketball - Mendoza, a seventh grader, aided the win with 22 points, five assists and three steals.
Aliesh Roman (G), Miami High, Girls Basketball - Roman, a senior, recorded 19 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and five steals leading Miami High to a 54-31 win Miami Northwestern on Jan. 12
Davina Jefferson (F), South Ridge, Girls Basketball - Jefferson, a senior, scored 31 points in a 71-36 win over Killian on Jan. 12.
Courtney Rivkind (G), Miami Country Day, Girls Basketball - Rivkind, a senior, scored 14 points to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists in a 49-38 win over Dade Christrian on Jan. 12.
Julian Vasquez (G), Miami High, Boys Basketball - Vasquez, a senior, exploded for 53 points and grabbed 11 rebounds leading Miami High to a 80-78 win over Penscola Pine Crest on Jan. 16.
Angel Rodriguez (G), Dr. Krop, Boys Basketball - Rodriguez, a sophomore, led Krop to a 41-40 win over Norland, the reigning Class 6A champions, by scoring 19 points to go along with 4 assists on Jan. 15.
Alexander Rudolph (F), Miami Country Day, Boys Basketball - Rudolph, a senior, led MCD to a 58-56 win over Westwood Christian by scoring 22 points to go along with 14 rebounds and six assists on Jan. 15.
Thomas Addison (F), Miami Northwestern, Boys Basketball - Addison, a senior, led the Bulls to a 73-60 win over Hialeah Miami-Lakes by scoring 12 points to go along 12 rebounds and five steals on Jan. 15.
Jerron Granberry (F), Coral Reef, Boys Basketball - Granberry, a senior, scored 22 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in a 62-51 win Palmetto on Jan. 15.
