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Sharks’ Luck Runs Out In Lakeland

The Miami Dade College baseball team showed a flair for the dramatics during the Florida College System Activities Association state tournament. They defeated two of the top teams in the nation—second ranked College of Central Florida and eleventh ranked Florida Southwestern State College—and mounted an improbable 11-run comeback in… Read the rest at our website.
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Sharks Baseball Team Crowned Southern Conference Champs, Clinch Spot In State Tournament

Miami Dade College men’s baseball team defeated Palm Beach State College at home today, 8-1, capturing the Southern Conference title and securing a spot at the state tournament. The state tournament will start on May 10 in Lakeland. The Shark’s opponent has not been determined yet. “This is one… Read the rest at our website.
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It Was Once Home To Champions, Now Demie Mainieri Field Is Long Forgotten

For more than thirty years, the North Campus baseball field was home to the greatest coach in the history of Miami Dade College. Demie Mainieri, who served as head baseball coach from 1960 to 1990, compiled a resume that stands the test of time. He passed away this past… Read the rest at our website.
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From Fan To Executive Producer, Mike Ryan Ruiz Shepherds One Of ESPN’s Top Programs

The night of Feb. 27 will go down as one of the most emotional moments in recent South Florida sports history. Dwyane Wade, in his 16th and final season in the National Basketball Association, took down the defending champion, Golden State Warriors, on a last-second three-point heave that revived… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks’ Season Ends Early In Ocala

After repeating as Southern Conference Champions, the Lady Sharks fell to Florida Northwest State College 77-57 in the first round of the Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament. The team was without three of their players—Daliyah Brown, Samantha Douglas and Monique Pruitt-Henderson—during the game. The players were withheld… Read the rest at our website.
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Run MDC Misses Out On Post Season For Fourth Straight Year

Coming into the season, the Miami Dade College men’s basketball team was hoping to break their streak of three seasons without qualifying for the Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament. They had to win their last two games this season to qualify for the tournament but they lost… Read the rest at our website.
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Vandals Leave Their Mark On Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus has received more than 30 complaints involving graffiti or destruction of college property since last August. Similar campuses, like North and Wolfson, have received a total of seven complaints during that period. Some of the more alarming incidents have included racial slurs, anti-semitic imagery and xenophobic comments.… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Basketball Players Involved In On-Court Scuffle At ASA College

Several Miami Dade College women’s basketball players are facing possible disciplinary action after a fight occurred during a game versus ASA College on Feb. 16. “It was an unfortunate situation that involved a scuffle on the court that subsequently led to some players getting ejected,” said Juan Mendieta, director… Read the rest at our website.