Belen Jesuit Sports Banquet Program 2002-2003 Volume XIX
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam This is an official publication of the Belen Jesuit Athletic Department. The Staff would like to thank the following individuals and groups for their help in making this program. Mr. Germán Delgado, Mr. Augusto Venegas, Mrs. Cristina Casero, Mrs. Carol Vila, Mrs. Teri Elías, Mrs. Beatriz Jiménez, Mr. Conrad Ruhi, Mr. Iván Santa-Cruz, the Vincam Staff, the Echoes Staff, Bryn-Alan, parents and all our advertisers.
Fr. Marcelino García S.J. President/Principal
Carlos Barquín Athletic Director
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Athletic Director’s Year Recap 4 Student Honor Roll 6 JH Basketball 26 Varsity and JV Cheerleading 7 JH Baseball 27 Varsity Baseball 8 JH Cross Country 28 Varsity Basketball 9 JH Flag Football 29 Varsity and JV Crew 10 JH Football 30 Varsity Cross Country 11 JH Soccer 31 Varsity Football 12 6th Grade Soccer 31 Varsity Golf 13 JH Track and Field 32 Varsity Soccer 14 JH Volleyball 33 Varsity Swimming 15 JH Swimming 33 Varsity Tennis 16 JH Tennis 34 Varsity Track and Field 17 6th Gr. Basketball 34 Varsity Volleyball 18 6th Gr. Baseball 35 Varsity Water Polo 19 6th Gr. Cross Country 36 Varsity Wrestling 20 6th Gr. Track & Field 37 Junior Varsity Baseball 21 Advertising 38 Junior Varsity Basketball 22 Junior Varsity Football 23 Junior Varsity Soccer 24 Freshman Basketball 25
May 18th June 1st JV & Varsity Banquet Junior High Banquet Biltmore Hotel Belen Jesuit
Dearest Lord, Teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve, To give and not to count the cost, To fight and not to heed the wounds, To toil and not to seek for rest, To labor and not to ask for reward, Save that of knowing that I am doing your will.
St. Ignatius of Loyola 2002-2003 A RECAP OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Belen Jesuit Athletics had another succssful season. Our varsity teams compiled a combined record of 137 wins, 56 losses and 2 ties. 2 district tittles, 7-district runners up, 2 Region runnes ups and 2 indi- vidual State Champions. Jeffrey Vivo in swimming and Jason Machado in wrestling.
NEW PROJECTS: A major building project is about to the completed. They include the construction of 5 new tennis courts, 2-new outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, a shelter was built as a center piece of the tennis complex. The brand new "de la Cruz Stadium" with a world class 400 metre 9-lane sythetic sur- face track, a new football and soccer field, drainage system, stadium bleachers that seat 1,400 people, a coaches sky box two new baseball fields with dog-outs and storage. This entire project is about 85% completed. In addition to that we are adding brand new bathroom and a concession stand building to be constructed between the de la Cruz Stadium and the baseball fields. Over 200 new parking spaces have also been added.
FOOTBALL: A record of 10-2 ties the old time record for most wins in a regular season. The team shtu out district rival Gulliver by the score of 28 to 0. amazed 56 points in one our games by half time. 6 of it's players were voted in to the All County First team, they were Chris Gueits, Rene Veliz, ignacio Duquesne, David Caballero and Gaston Fontela.
VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY: Under the direction of new Head Coach Frankie Ruiz, who is a Belen graduate and one of the founders of the New Miami Tropical Marathon. They compiled a record of 11 and 0, won an unprecedented 7th Dade County Championship Meet and had a 5fth place finish at the Great American Race in North Carolina. Javier Cruz and Eduardo Arguello made All County 1st. team as well as 1st. Team All State.
VARSITY BASKETBALL: They finished with a record of 18 and 11 losses. The team was characterized by their tough and aggres- sive play that won them many close games, 5 of their games went into overtime and two of those games went into quadruple overtime. Alejandro Guardiola, was the team scoring leader was picked to the "South All Stars".
VARSITY GOLF: The golf team under the dirction of Jay Perkins and Jerry Portela compiled a record of 12 and 4, fin- ished 3rd among all of the schools in Dade County and advanced to the Regional Championship meet where they finished 4th. Juan Weisenberg a Dade County medalist was the team leader. They also went on to set a new school record for 9 hole with a team score of 148.
VARSITY SOCCER: Compiled a record of 14, 7 and 1. repeated as Distric Champions and lost a close game to Ransom on the Regional quarterfinals. Alimer Gonzalez led the team and was picked to the All County first team. Carlos Ortega and Andres De La Ossa were picked to the second team.
VARSITY SWIMMING: The swimming squad was small in numbers, but high in individual talent. Leading the team was Jeffrey Vivo who became Belen 3rd. State Champion in the sport. VARSITY TENNIS: This year's marked the 25th. anniversary of the tennis team. Mr. Pat Collins has coached each and everyone of those years They compiled a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, and finished as the Distrcit runner ups. Leading the wolverine was Steve Pessoa who became the District Champion in the number one singles and advanced all the way into the State Finals, he also made the Miami Herald All County First team.
VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD: This could easily be the best all around track team in Belen history. They compiled a dual meet record of 21 and 0, won 3 major Invitationals and won their district championship, finished as Dade County runners and Regional Runners up. New School records were stablished in the triple jump, both hurdle races, 400 meter, 1-mile, 100 and 200 meter, 4 X 100 and 4 X 400 relay and with the State Meet yet to come, more records could fall. Jose Garcia is Dade County Champion and has signed to run for the University Of Florida. Javier Garcia Tunon has been literally a horse, competing in 5 events and setting or tying 7 new school records, Miguel Ferrer, Felipe Ojeda, Javier Cruz and Eddy Arguello have also had outstanding seasons.
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: The team took first place in the Independent School Tournament and finished with a record of 8 wins and 8 losses. This also marked the inaugural State Championship series as the sport became sanctioned by the FHSAA.
VARSITY WATER-POLO: The team compiled a record of 5 wins and 3 losses. It shows great promise as 8 of it's members were 6th., 7th and 8th. graders.
VARSITY WRESTLING: The hilight of the season was the courage shown by Jason Machado in winning his second consecutive State Championship. Jason won the State Tournament while wrestling with a severely sprained ankle. Erine Calderin was another young man that showed tremendous courage by wrestling with an illness that would keep just about everbody away from streneous exercise.
VARSITY BASEBALL: The varsity baseball showed great poise and determination while playing under extreneous circum- stances. The members of the team, their parents and coaches put out a tremendous amount of hours in order to get the new fields in playable conditions. The team has tremendous talent and were rewarded with a District runner up trophy and at the time of this report were playing in the Region quarter finals. Luis Rojas has signed with FSU.
JR. VARSITY AND FRESHMAN SPORTS: The Jr. varsity baseball team finished with a record of 11 and 7 while playing against very tough opponents. The Jr. varsity basketball team finished with a record of 21 and 5. Frank Manes managed to score 31 points in the last game of the season. Chris Zumarraga and Fernando Aran set single season records for rebounds and assists.
JR. HIGH SPORTS: The Jr. high program continues to be the backbone of our varsity program and is easily the best middle school program in Dade County as evident by winning Dade County Youth Fair meets in cross country, and swimming and winning ACC Championships in track and field, cross country, basketball, soccer, and base- ball.
MANY THANKS: Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Varsity & JV Cheerleading
Varsity Team Roster JV Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Name Gd. Lt. Kina Mills 12 3L Jennifer Estefan 10 2L Lydia Nodar 12 3L Natasha Castellón 10 1L Nicky Roque 12 3L Amanda Costales 10 1L Bea Iduate 12 2L Alexandra Limia 10 1L Nicole García 12 2L Christy Puig 10 1L Cassie Pérez-Zárraga 12 2L María Tamayo 10 1L Jackie Carnero 11 2L Jessica Chochún 9 1L Jeannie Herrero 11 2L Lyann Farah 9 1L Melissa Iglesias 11 2L Jacqueline Herrero 9 1L Krizia Núñez 10 2L Vanessa Navarro 9 1L Missy Reyes 10 2L Amanda Perez 9 1L Gaby Sobrado 10 2L Janelle Pimienta 9 1L Angie Alfonso 11 1L Chirley Rodríguez 9 1L Adriana Infante 11 1L Alexandra Sánchez 9 1L Giselle Jiménez 11 1L Diana Artega 9 1L Jeslin Hernández 9 1L Jackie Villavicencio 9 1L Waldo with a > Nikki Díaz 9 1L Cheerleader
This year the 2002-2003 Belen Junior Varsity Cheerleaders attended a Top Gun Camp hosted by Víctor Rosario. Individually, cheerleaders perfected their stunting abilities and techniques. During the year, the cheerleaders participated in numerous pep- rallies and games. The team has surpassed all expectations, and is without a doubt, the best Junior Varsity Cheerleading team in Belen’s history.
The 2003-2003 Belen Varsity cheerleaders, likewise, began the year attending a Top Gun Camp. Supporting the guys by going to as many games as possible, no matter how far the drive, attending all the pep-rallies, and even decorating the locker room showed our spirit toward Belen. One of our biggest rewards was the bundle of joy that came along with our coach, little Kyle Rodríguez. Varsity Baseball
Head Coach: Tony Meilan (3rd Year)
Assistant Coaches: Tommy Molina, Kiki Avila, and Gil Meilan
Team Record:
Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Louis-Daniel Rojas 12 3L Alexander Esteban 12 3L Jonathan Mederos 12 3L Mario García 11 3L Daniel Márquez 11 3L Rafael de Armas 12 2L Matthew Maranges 11 2L Alexander Parets 11 2L Emmanuel Pérez 11 2L Armando de Zayas 10 2L Miguel Massens 11 1L Gabriel Hernández 11 1L Robert Pérez 11 1L Andrew Guasch 10 1L Jorge Jordán 10 1L Eduardo Mendiola 10 1L Juan Pérez 10 1L Christopher Rey 10 1L Alexander Wiltz 10 1L Daniel Wiltz 10 1L Eric Wiltz 10 1L Daniel A. Rodríguez 9 1L Varsity Basketball
Head Coach: José E. Roca (6th Year) Assistant Coaches: Jerry L. Jones and Carlos Bravo
Team Record: 18-11 Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Jean Paul Bermúdez 12 2L Igancio Duquesne 12 2L Alejandro Guardiola 12 2L Individual Recognition: Christopher Gueits 12 2L Alejandro Guardiola – All-State Honorable Mention, All- Stephen Putman 12 2L County Third Team, Florida Christian All Tournament Team. Anthony Torrente 12 2L All-County Class 4A-1A Honorable Mention: Jean Paul Gabriel Bermúdez 9 1L Bermúdez, Anthony Fernández, Alejandro Tellería and Ivan Echenique 11 1L Anthony Torrente Anthony Fernández 9 1L Javier Morejón 12 1L Daniel J. Rodríguez 12 1L Alejandro Tellería 10 1L
Alejandro Guardiola Anthony Fernández Anthony Torrente Alejandro Tellería Christopher Gueits The 2002-2003 season will go down in basketball history books as one of the most exciting ever. The Wolverines played in five overtime games winning four. Two of the overtime games were quadruple overtime wins. The team also renewed an old rivalry with Columbus after a seventeen-year absence. Other notable games included victories over South Dade, St. Brendan and LaSalle in addition to three hard-fought games versus Gulliver Prep. The Varsity Basketball team ended their season with a record of 18 wins and 11 losses. Alejandro Guardiola led the Woverines with 20 points per game including a school record 44-point effort against Curley. Anthony Fernández averaged a double for the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds per game and Alejandro Tellería added 10 points per game as the sixth man. Jean Paul Bermúdez was second on the team in rebounds, while Gabriel Bermúdez led the team in assists. Anthony Torrente and Christopher Gueits added experience and defense. Ignacio Duquesne, Javier Morejón, Stephen Putman, Daniel Rodríguez, and Iván Echenique contributed greatly off the bench. The basketball program learned many things from its Senior players. The commitment, desire and hard work displayed by all of them has shown the underclassmen the way to succeed. This attitude, in con- junction with the underclassmen's natural ability, paints a bright future for basketball at Belen. We would also like to thank Vince Fernández for all his help during these past three seasons. Varsity Crew
Head Coach: Alex Salas (1st Year)
Assist. Coach: René Revuelta
Varsity Team Roster Novice Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Name Gr. Lt. Carlos Candarco 10 1L Víctor Alarcón 9 1L Michael Casas 10 2L Alejandro Alvarado 8 1L Alejandro Chediak 8 2L Gastón de Zárraga 10 1L David Costa 10 2L Víctor Delgado 9 1L Jorge de León 12 3L Robert García 9 1L Felipe de León 12 3L Jorge Gómez 9 1L Raymond del Castillo 10 2L Carlos Hondal 9 1L Christopher Gutiérrez 7 2L Jeffrey Jáuregui 11 1L Héctor Gutiérrez 9 1L Edward Lazzarin 9 1L Rickard Laviña 10 3L Sergio Lobo-Navia 9 1L Jeffrey Montes 10 2L Branden López 9 1L Daniel Pérez 8 2L Christopher Melley 9 1L David Pérez 9 1L José C. Mendiola 9 1L Chris Sanchelima 10 2L Nicholas Palermo 9 1L José Ugas 10 2L Michael Sierra 9 1L Alfredo Vargas 12 3L Julián Ucha 6 1L Alex Volsky 12 2L César Vega 9 1L VARSITY CREW The Varsity Crew was a young and determined team this year. Only four seniors finished the season, with the bulk of the team made up of sophomores who performed well beyond their expectations. All three boats qualified for the FSRA State Championships giving Belen an entry in every category. The J.V. four placed second in the State Championship regatta after an incredible final race where they held off Pine Crest in the last second. The Third four did the unthinkable by winning the State Championship in their category, giving Belen it's first ever Gold medal at this regatta. The Varsity Crew had the toughest job all season. Every weekend these seniors would face the fastest crews in the State and letting them know that the Belen Varsity crew was there, was fast, and was ready to race. This year, with three medals at the State Championships, the Belen Crew made it clear we were the new rowing power in Florida Scholastic Crew. The team would like to thank Coach Alex Salas for all his hours of hard work and commitment to the team. Thanks also to the Parents Club for making the season possible. JV CREW For the first time the Novice/Freshmen Crews competed in both the fall and spring rowing seasons. Two sets of tryouts brought the team many gifted athletes. The novices started the season long on enthusiasm, but short on know-how. They quickly picked up the "stroke" and were off to winning races in several regattas. Among the highlights of the Frosh/ Novice Crew, was a First place finish at the Miami International Regatta against cross-town rival MRC.The Crew ended the year, qualifying for the FSRA State Championship, and placing third in the State at the Finals. The team would like to thank Coaches René Revuelta and Alex Salas for their support and dedication. Varsity Cross Country
Head Coach: Frankie Ruiz (1st Year) Assistant Coaches: Juan Rodríguez Víctor Arrieta
Team Record: 11-0
Individual Recognition: Javier Cruz & Eduardo Argüello 1st Team All County & 1st Team All State
Team Recognition: Dade County Champions; 1st Place HealthSouth, Spanish River, FIU and Catholic Cup.
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Miguel Ferrer 12 4L José García 12 3L Ildefonso Mas 12 3L Javier Cruz 11 3L Gabriel Suárez 11 3L Eduardo Argüello 10 3L Michael Jalil 10 3L Paul Santuoso 10 2L Paul Santuoso Eddie Argüello Javier Cruz Jonathan Mederos Daniel Castellanos 10 2L The Cross Country team had an overall successful season. René Medina 10 2L They travelled as far as North Carolina to compete in the Great Iván Arango 10 2L American XC festival, where they finished 5th from a field of teams Jonathan Mederos 12 1L from across the nation. The team was led by the one-two punch of Alex Formoso 10 1L Junior Javier Cruz who finished 4th in the State Meet with the Rafael Márquez 10 1L fastest time in Miami-Dade County, and sophomore Eddie Argüello Ernesto Pérez 9 1L who finished 6th. Paul Santuoso, Michael Jalil, Jonathan Mederos, Remi Flor 9 1L René Medina, and Daniel Castellanos anchored the Wolverines to Adam Badrampour 9 1L a 5th Place finish at the State Meet.
René > Medina Michael Jalil Daniel Castellanos Varsity Football
Head Coach: Richard Stuart (20th Year)
Asst. Coaches: Eddie Delgado, Germán Delgado, Eddie Esslinger & Augusto Venegas.
Team Record: 10-2
Individual Recognition: 1st Team all County- Christopher Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Gueits, René Veliz, Ignacio Duquesne, David Caballero and David Caballero 12 4L Gastón Fontela. René Veliz 12 4L Christopher Gueits 12 3L Louis González 12 3L < Alex Gabriel Fontela 12 3L Munilla Carlos Ortega 11 3L Alejandro Castro 11 3L Alejandro Munilla 12 2L Anthony Torrente 12 2L Gastón>
Head Coach: Jay Perkins (1st Year) Asst. Coach: Jerry Portela
Team record: 12-4
Team Recognition: 3rd at Dade County Youth Fair and 4th at Regional Tournament
Individual Recognition: 3rd Team All County- Juan Weissenberg. Honorable Mention- Nick Alexander, José Canto, Ricky Moreno and Ricky Escobar.
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Juan Weissenberg 12 5L José Canto 12 5L Nicholas Alexander 12 4L Federico Moreno 12 4L Julian Knight 11 4L Gregory Schaiberger 12 1L Javier González-Mora 9 1L Mario Murgado 9 1L Víctor Delgado 9 1L Jorge Gómez 9 1L Julian Knight Richard Massa 7 1L Juan Weissenberg >
The golf team had an outstanding season. Be- hind the coaching of 1st year coach Jay Perkins the Wolverines had a record of 12-4. Led by Senior Juan Weissenberg who earned a medal at the Dade County Fair (71) the team finished in 3rd place. The team set a new school record in 9-hole scoring with 148, also their margin average of winning was 21 strokes and average loss was 4 strokes. At the District Tournament Ricky Moreno was a medalist to help the team advance to the Regional Tournament where they finished in 4th Place. Nicky Alexander Making the 3rd team All County was Juan Weissenberg and Honorable mention were Nicky Alexander, José Canto, Ricky Moreno and Ricky Escobar. The team also has two players attending Colleges on Golf Schol- arships Juan Weissenberg (Barry University) and Nicky Alexander (Spring Hill). Congratulations to Seniors and God Bless. Varsity Soccer
Head Coach: Fabio Ortega (2nd Year)
Team Record: 14-7-1
Team Recognition: District Champions Individual Recognition: 1st Team All County- Alimer González 2nd team all County- Carlos Ortega & Andrés de la Ossa Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Alimer González 11 4L Andrés de la Ossa 12 3L Derek Varona 12 3L Carlos Ortega 11 3L Eduardo Valdés 12 2L Eugenio Hernández12 2L Emil Gómez 11 2L Peter Klock 11 2L David MacNamara 11 2L Patricio González 10 2L Alimer González Miguel Ferrer 12 1L Andrés de la Ossa Andrés Vega Rodrigo Suárez 12 1L Mariano Mallol 12 1L Alex Uribe 12 1L Borja Polo 11 1L Andrés Manrara 11 1L Julian Knight 11 1L Facundo Roselló 10 1L Daniel Palacios 10 1L Andrés Vega 10 1L Iván Arango 10 1L Luis Wulff 9 1L Gustavo Isaac 9 1L Javier Gonzólez-Mora 9 1L Miguel Ferrer Carlos Ortega Roland St. Louis 9 1L Borja Polo With 11 seniors lost from last year, the Varsity Soccer team went through another remarkable season. All the team members contributed to finish with a well-done job. As a result our team fin- ished as District Champions for the second consecutive year. Leading the defense were Seniors Eduardo Valdes and Derek Varona. The midfield was commanded by Senior Andrés de la Ossa and Junior Alimer González. At forward were Senior Miguel Ferrer and Junior Carlos Ortega who once again was the leading goal scorer for the year. The team finished with a District record of 12-2-0 and a season record of 14-7-1. Congratulations to all team members for their great success. Varsity Swimming Head Coach: Kirk Peppas (15th Year)
Assist. Coach: Olga Uribe
Team Record: 4-2
Team Recognition: All Catholic Conference Champi- ons and 5th Place at 1A State Championship.
Individual Recognitio: Jeffrey Vivó-State Champion (50 freestyle) and 1st Team All County; Javier Basnuevo 3rd Place at State (100 Backstroke) and 1st Team All County; Francisco Lacayo- 1st Team All County.
Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Javier Basnuevo Jeffrey Vivó 11 5L Javier Basnuevo 10 4L Javier Morejón Charles Wood 9 3L Javier Morejón 12 2L Leonardo Silveira 12 2L Francisco Lacayo 9 2L Raymond Zomerfeld 8 2L Marino Baez 10 1L Javier Fonseca 9 1L Robert Gentry 9 1L Christopher Peréz de Alejo 9 1L Tommy Soler 8 1L Jeffrey Vivó Patrick Arenson 7 1L Víctor López-Cantera 7 1L
“the relay” Varsity Tennis
Head Coach: Patrick Collins (28th Year)
Team Record: 11-5
Team Honors: District 16AA Runner-Up
Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Jorge Salazar 10 5L Steven Pessoa 11 3L Javier González-Mora 9 3L Facundo Rosselló 10 2L Individual Honors: Daniel González-Mora 8 2L District Champion #1 Singles: Steven Pessoa Luigi Juárez 12 1L District Runner-Up #2 Singles: Jorge Salazar District Runner-Up #3 Singles: Facundo Rosselló Santiago Tefel 12 C District Runner-Up #4 Singles: Daniel González-Mora Andrés Garrigo 8 C District Runner-Up #2 Doubles: Rosselló and González-Mora Juan Fernández 6 C Patrick de la Llana 6 C Miami Herald All-Dade Tennis: Steven Pessoa 1st Team, Jorge Salazar State AA Tennis Tournament in Tampa: Steven Pessoa
Facundo Roselló Javier González-Mora Steven Pessoa Jorge Salazar The 2003 season saw the welcomed return of our #1 Singles player, Steve Pessoa, who missed all last year due to a severe shoulder injury. Steve not only lead the team to its twenty-third consecutive winning season since 1981, he achieved a personal record of becoming the District 16AA #1 Singles Champion. Steve joins three other Belen tennis players who advanced to the State Tennis Tournament (Héctor Ortiz in 1985 and 1986; César Conde in 1990 and 1991; and Luis Iglesias at #1 Doubles with Ortiz in 1985 and 1986). At the state tournament in Tampa, Steve played brilliantly in reaching the Quarterfinals. The team also had great performances from veterans Jorge Salazar, Facundo Rosselló, and brothers Javier and Daniel González-Mora. The team received additional support from Luigi Juárez, Andres Garrigo, Juan Fernández, Patrick de la Llana and Santiago Tefel. Special recognition to: Ms. Maria Elena Cartaya who attended every tennis match at Belen to support the team and is our #1 Fan. Coach Víctor Arrieta who ably managed the team during the District Tournament. The tennis team record is now 274 – 110 since 1975. Varsity Track & Field Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Miguel Ferrer 12 6L Javier García-Tuñón 11 5L Felipe Ojeda 12 4L Daniel Rodríguez 12 4L David Caballero 12 4L Jose García 12 4L Luis Pereda 12 4L Gaston Fontela 12 3L Agustín de la Vega 12 3L Gabriel Suárez 11 3L Christian Rodríguez 11 3L Javier Cruz 11 3L Rene Medina 10 3L Alejandro Sosa 10 3L Eduardo Argüello 10 3L Michael Jalil 10 3L Javier Basnuevo 10 3L Michael Wood 11 2L Head Coach: Carlos Barquín (25th Year) Daniel Castellanos 10 2L Assist. Coaches: Frankie Ruiz, Jorge Bustamante, Víctor McMillian Paul Santuoso 10 2L Team Record: 21-0 Jorge Bello 10 2L Team Recognition: 1st Place- Crusader, West. Academy and District; Jonathan Hernández 9 2L 2nd Place-UM, Regional, and Dade County. Alejandro Munilla 12 1L Borja Polo 11 1L Individual Recognition: New School Records-Javier García-Tuñón (110H, 300H, Guerdy Fabré 10 1L Triple Jump, High Jump, 4x400 and 4x100); Miguel Ferrer (400, 4x400, 4x100); Oscar Guzmán 10 1L José García (1 Mile); Felipe Ojeda, Fernando Arán and Luis Pereda (Relays). AlexFormoso 10 1L Dade County Champion- José García (1600), Javier Cruz (3200), Javier García- Javier Armenteros 10 1L Tuñón (110H and 300H) and Miguel Ferrer (400). Frank Damas 10 1L Carlos Macías 10 1L David Fernández 10 1L Donato Argüelles 10 1L Nicholas Peréz-Alvarez 10 1L Christopher Cano 10 1L Emilio Hernández 10 1L José Ortega 10 1L Peter Trujillo 10 1L Rafael Márquez 10 1L Andrew Valdés 9 1L Eduard Chicota 9 1L Dorián Barrero 9 1L Nicholas Díaz 8 1L Gabriel Fontela 12 1C Christopher Méndez 10 1C Javier Cruz Felipe Ojeda José García Carlos Ortega 10 1C Miguel Ferrer Eric Esteva 10 1C This year’s track and field assembled what is arguably the best group of George Naya 10 1C runners in Belen history. It also was historic in that it inaugurated our brand new World Emilio Fuster 10 1C Class 400 meter 9-lane running track. The school also played host to the District Championship finals as well as numerous ACC Championships and high school meets. The team is poised for another strong finish at the State Championship meet with Javier García-Tuñón advancing to the State Championship in the both hurdle races and in the 4 X 400 relay, José García advances in the 1,600, 800 and 4 X 800 relay, Eduardo Argüello advances in the 1,600 and 4 X 800 relay, Miguel Ferrer advances in the 400 and in the 4 X 400 relay. Other team members running in Javi García-Tuñón relays are Michael Jalil, Felipe Ojeda and Fernando Arán. Varsity Volleyball
Head Coach: Miriam Cambó-Martínez (5th Year)
Assist. Coach: William González
Team Record: 8-8 (Dist. 4-3)
Team Recognition- 1st Place at the Miami Independent School Championship
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Juan Andión 12 3L Timothy Halpin 11 3L Víctor Ruiz 12 2L Jean P.Bermúdez 12 2L Daniel Fernández 11 2L Alex León 9 2L Americo Padilla 12 1L Carlos Wiltz 12 1L Adrian Díaz 11 1L Juan Andión Louis-Daniel Rojas 12 1C Víctor Ruiz Christopher Gueits 12 1C Timothy Halpin
The 2003 season was the inaugural State Boys Volleyball FHSAA series in Florida. We were really excited about attending our first district tournament. This kept the team focused and motivated throughout the season. Leading the team was Captain Víctor Ruiz (hitter), and Co-captain Juan Andión (setter). They were the anchors of the team. Helping at the net were seniors Jean Paul Bermúdez (middle hitter), Carlos Wiltz (out- side hitter), and Américo Padilla (blocker), and junior Danny Fernández (outside hitter). Defensive specialists were Tim Halpin and Alex León. Our ace server was Adrián Díaz. The highlight of the season was the tournament at Ransom. The team really came together as a unit. They beat rival Greater Miami Academy and Ransom to take 1st Place. Juan Andión served 13 in a row to win 15-10. This year’s team was a wonderful group of young men. Their attitude towards the game and each other made a big difference in their performance this year. It was a true pleasure to coach them and see their progress throughout the season. I’d like to wish the best to the 5 graduating seniors. We will miss you. Also, a special thank you to Mrs. Bermúdez who helped with the score-keeping and the parents and teachers who sup- ported our team.
Americo Padilla Varsity Water Polo
Head Coach: Olga Uribe (1st Year)
Assist. Coach: Alfredo Moreno
Team Record: 5-3
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Leonardo Silveira 12 1L Oscar Fonseca 9 1L Julio López 6 1L Javier Morejón 12 1C Javier Araque 12 1C Robert Colón 11 1C Julián Miranda 8 1C Fernando Casco-Downing 8 1C Tommy Soler 8 1C Jesús Valentino 8 1C Adrián Colón 8 1C Daniel Llauro 8 1C Tulio Alvarez-Burgos 7 1C Varsity Wrestling Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Jason Machado 11 6L David Caballero 12 2L Ernesto Calderín 12 2L Jorge García 12 2L Mauricio Montiel 12 2L Luis Vargas 10 2L Derek Veliz 9 2L Louis González 12 1L Loren Rodríguez 12 1L Julio Aenlle 12 1L Eric Blanco 12 1L David Carnright 12 1L Nicolas Ferreiro 10 1L Steven Rico 8 1L Octavio Suárez 8 1L Luis Simauchi 8 1L Head Coach: Fidel Albelo (10th Year) Javier Arenas 7 1L Assistant Coaches: Alberto Hernández, David Cuervo, Javier Chang 7 1L David Bouza, Miguel Reyes and Oscar Zapata Julian Miranda 8 1C Rodolfo Villanueva 7 1C David García 6 1C Team Record: 2-4-1 Jason Individual Recognation: Jason Machado Machado- 1st Team All County, 1st Team All State and State Champion (119lbs.)
Ernesto Calderín David Caballero
Steven Rico
Jorge García The Wrestling team had one tough season. Only losing Head Captain and State Champion David Bouza to gradu- ation, the team looked like it would have another great season, but this year turned out to be bitter-sweet. After several veterans decided to end their careers early, the team took a big hit, physically and mentally. However, they were not going to let that stop them from working hard and doing their job. Flooded with first year seniors and junior high veterans the team began suffering from various injuries. Going into the District Tournament without several key wrestlers, the team managed to take several 3rd and 4th place finishes, a 2nd place finish by Steven Rico and Ernie Calderín, and a 1st place by Jason Machado after being out for 2/3 of the season with a hip injury. Machado went on to wrestle at the Regional Tournament where he dislocated his ankle in the opening minutes of the Regional Championship. In the hands of any lesser man the injury would have been a nuissance but once again facing certain defeat, Machado picked himself up and showed what the true heart of a champion is made of by winning his second consecutive State Championship. Junior Varsity Baseball
Head Coach: Pepe Santamarina (1st Year)
Assist. Coach: Mike Hernández
Team Record: 11-7
Andrew Guasch
Daniel Rodríguez
Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Alejandro Arias 10 2L Pedro Casais 10 2L Brian Domínguez 10 2L Nicholas Echevarría 10 2L James Fenton 10 2L Andrew Guasch 10 2L Jorge Jordán 10 2L Daniel A. Rodríguez 9 1L Kristopher García 9 1L Ian Rivero 9 1L Lino Morejón 9 1L Jorge Jordán Ernesto Ramírez 9 1L Manuel Fernández 9 1L Salvador Camaraza 9 1L Mario Rojo 9 1L Daniel Merino 8 1L Junior Varsity Basketball
Head Coach: Jerry Jones (4th Year) Assistant Coach: Víctor Arrieta
Team Record: 21-5
Individual Recogniton: Frank Manes and Chris Zumárraga Columbus All-Tournament Team
Team Recognition: 3rd Place- < Chris Columbus Tournament Zumárraga
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Robert Velasco 11 2L Guerdy Fabré 10 2L Jonathan > Jonathan Hermida 10 2L Hermida Frank Manes 10 2L Peter Muñoz 10 1L < Peter Muñoz Carlos Nieto 10 1L Chris Zumárraga 10 1L Carlos Rosado 10 1L Andrés Guardiola 10 1L Armando de Zayas 10 1L Eric Montes 9 1L Frank Manes Fernando Arán 9 1L Eric Montes > The 2002-03 J.V. Basketball Team faced tough competition and played a majority of its games on the road during this record setting season. The “road warrior” mentality seemed to bring the team together and the Wolverines finished the year with an excellent record of (21-5). This was a very disciplined and strong-minded group of individuals that played as a team and fought hard to the end of every game. The schedule included games with rivals Gulliver Prep, St. Brendan and Key West. Also, an old rivalry was renewed as Belen played Columbus for the first time in quite a few years. Many exceptional performances were turned in during the course of the season. Frank Manes scored 31 points in the season finale against LaSalle and Eric Montes blocked 7 shots in that same game. The Wolverines won that contest by a score of 92-24 to record their 21st victory. Jonathan Hermida had 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in a win over South Dade. Starting point guard Chris Zumárraga and power forward Fernando Arán also set single season school records in assists and rebounding, respectively. Every player on this year’s team contributed to the team’s success and there is no doubt that sev- eral of these student-athletes will be outstanding varsity players in the years to come. Junior Varsity Football Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Javier Armenteros 10 2L Carlos Manrara 10 2L Brian Domínguez 10 2L James Fenton 10 2L Jorge Ugarte 10 2L Christian Kruger 10 2L Jason Gutiérrez 10 2L Maickoll Papastavros 10 2L Eduardo Regalado 10 2L Carlos Nieto 10 2L Head Coach: Angel Aparicio (15th Year) Louis Méndez 10 2L Steven Artau 10 2L Assistant Coaches: Barney Flores, Javier Valdés and Ramón Crego Luis Martín 10 2L Team Record: 3-4 Andrew Guasch 10 2L Carlos Rodríguez 10 2L The season can be summed up in one word: “Interesting.” To start Miguel Mármol 10 2L this off, they didn’t even practice on their own field and their only home game Alejandro Capote 10 2L was played at La Salle. The team got off to a fast start after big wins over David Monzón 10 2L Pine Crest and Key West. The line, which protected QB Frank Manes Christopher Pierce 10 2L through the season, consisted of guards Louis Méndez and Steven Artau, Carlos Ortega 10 2L center Louis Martín, tackles David Monzón and Miguel Mármol, and tight end Christopher Zumárraga 10 2L Carlos Nieto. The RB’s Charlie Manrara, Danny Rodríguez, Ferny Arán, Emilio Hernández 10 2L Jimmy Fenton, Brian Dominguez, Jonathan Hernandez, and Carlos Roque Jorge Bello 10 1L racked up yards on the ground. Even though the running backs took an Andres Bilbao 10 1L early blow losing Maickoll Papastavros because of an injury, they still man- Manuel de la Fuente 10 1L aged to hold together and succeed. Juan C. Gronlier 10 1L The Defense was led by Jimmy Fenton, Louis Méndez, Charlie Juan Hernández 10 1L Manrara and Carlos Nieto as they helped douse the fires of opposing of- Eric Knott 10 1L fenses. The defensive line consisting of Jimmy Fenton, Ray Milián, and Alex Frank Manes 10 1L Capote, dominated the opposing offensive lines, while linebackers Louis Ray Millián 10 1L Méndez, Steven Artau, Ferny Arán, Eddy Regalado, and Eric Knott shut José Migenis 10 1L down the running game. Our secondary led by Charlie Manrara, Carlos Víctor Segrera 10 1L Nieto, Brian Domínguez, Peter Pidermann, Chris Zumárraga, Danny Jon Eric Alvarez 9 1L Rodríguez, and Jorge Ugarte shut down the aerial attack. Without the Fernando Arán 9 1L leadership of Head Coach Angel Aparicio, and assistant coaches Barney Christopher Brolley 9 1L Flores, Javy Valdez, and Ramón “Mongo” Crego we wouldn’t have been able Joshua Echeverri 9 1L to make it through the season. We were able to come together through a Daniel García 9 1L mix of emotions, personalities, laughter, and tears to step up to the challenge Jonathan Hernández 9 1L of the toughest JV schedule ever. Bryan Herrera 9 1L Anthony Logan 9 1L William López 9 1L Christopher Machado 9 1L Roland > < Carlos St. Louis Amed Moussawel 9 1L Manrara Peter Pidermann 9 1L Mario Rojo 9 1L Carlos Roque 9 1L Jonathan Sargentón 9 1L Roland St. Louis 9 1L < Fernando Marshall Thomas 9 1L Jonathan Hernández Arán Luis Tornes 9 1L Junior Varsity Soccer
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Freddy Elorza 10 3L Miguel Mármol 10 2L Eduardo Pizarro 10 2L Iván Arango 10 1L Azael Ortega 10 1L Daniel Sánchez 10 1L Jose Tost 9 1L Diego Durand 9 1L Javier González-Mora 9 1L Gabriel Marrero 9 1L Andrés Kaifer 9 1L Luis Wulff 9 1L Head Coach: Hugo García (2nd Year) Roland St. Louis 9 1L Felipe Lanusse 8 1L Team Record: Diego Abaroa 8 1L Santiago Morfin 8 1L Sebástian Otero 8 1L Agustín de Goytisolo 8 1L
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Javier González-Mora
Roland St. Louis > Luis Wulff > We started the soccer season with try-outs, where thirty kids came out competing for eighteen spots . The JV team had an excellent mix of kids from eighth, ninth and tenth grades. The players showed great interest and discipline, which helped us do our job. The physical, technical and tactical aspects of the game were learned quickly. The kids always absorbed the infor- mation focusing in the main objective which is to be in the Varsity team. Our season went well without any inconveniences, we hope that in the future the work done by these players will help coach Fabio Ortega and Assistant Hugo García to many succesful years of soccer for Belen. Freshman Basketball Head Coach: Eddie Delgado (4th Year)
Team Record: 6-13
Christian Carlesi Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Alex Trueba 9 1L Jonathan Hernández 9 1L Jon Eric Alvarez 9 1L Daniel Noste 9 1L Daniel Núñez 9 1L Marshall Thomas 9 1L Jonathan Hernández Peter Pidermann 9 1L Daniel Hanlon 9 1L Christopher Brolley 9 1L Michael Sánchez 9 1L Bryan Herrera 9 1L Alex Trueba Mario Murgado 9 1L Christian Carlesi 9 1L
The Freshman Basketball team finished the season with a 6-13 record. The team faced a very challenging schedule and was able to im- prove tremendously from beggining to end. Many of the games were close and were not decided until the final minutes. The team fought hard in each and every game. The highlight of the season was a five game winning streak at home which included victories over Msgr. Pace and Gulliver.
Christopher Brolley Junior High Basketball
Head Coach: Thomas de Quesada (1st Year)
Team Record: 21-5
Team Honors: ACC Champions (Regular Season & Tournament), 3rd Place - Columbus Pre-Season Tournament
Individual Honors: Tony Quezada- Columbus Tour. All-Star
Team Roster Name Grade Ltr. Giovanni Christodoulou 8 2C Agustín Guardiola 8 2C Steven Agras 8 2C Daniel Méndez 8 2C Richard Bandrich 8 2C Juan Carlos Arenas 8 2C Christian Leiva 8 1C Antonio Quezada 7 1C Joshua Espinosa 7 1C Diego Fernández-Soto 7 1C Daniel Ramos 7 1C Michael Newmeyer 7 1C Robert Arán 7 1C Alex Iparraguirre 7 1C
Steven Agras Antonio Quezada The 2002-2003 Junior High Basketball team had an exceptional season because of the outstanding teamwork it exhibited on and off the court. Led by first-year coach, Thomas de Quesada, the team repeated as champions of the ACC. The team was well balanced with seven 7th graders and seven 8th graders. The group was led all season by the hustle and cha- risma of Tony Quezada and Giovanni Christodoulou. Steven Agras provided the inside presence and outstanding scoring ability, and Agustín Guardiola's court vision made the offense flow all season long. In the end, what made the unit a special one was its commit- ment to defense. Defense is was what propelled the team to its biggest victories all season against St. Michael's and St. Agnes. Depth was also a contributor to the team's success and everyone Gio Christodoulou was able to share in the enjoyment of the year. Junior High Baseball Head Coach: Ernesto Díaz (2nd Year)
Asst. Coach: Fidel Amore
Team Record: 6-6
Individual Recognition: MVP- Pablo Vinent & Coach’s Award- Giovanni Christodoulou Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Giovanni Christodoulou 8 2C Rosendo Forns 8 2C Emmanuel Gómez 8 2C Juan Sotolongo 8 2C Pablo Vinent 8 2C Wilfred Alvarez 7 1C Chris de Goti Brian Sánchez Guido Arreola 7 1C Lucas Calderón 7 1C Christopher de Goti 7 1C Alexander García 7 1C Gerry González 7 1C Brandon Martí 7 1C Nicholas Martínez 7 1C Javier Padrón 7 1C Alexander Pastoriza 7 1C Brian Sánchez 7 1C Nicholas Herrera 7 1C
Pablo Vinent Nicholas Martínez
The 2003 Baseball season was unique and full of excitement due to the completion of our new baseball fields. The team was finally able to play their 2003 season in the field of dreams. The team was driven by five 8th grade players that were strong-minded and diversified. One outstanding player that anchored the team by playing multiple positions and was the recipient of MVP award was Pablo Vinent. Another sensa- tional player that secured the infield with his soft hands and great bat authority and given the Coach’s award was Giovanni Christodoulou. In addition, and just as great was Emmanuel Gómez, Rosendo Forms, and Juan Sotolongo who played with their hearts every game. The team would not have been complete without the 7th graders who also contributed to the team’s success and enjoyable year. Gio Christodoulou Junior High Cross Country
Head Coach: Víctor Arrieta (1st year)
Assistant Coach: Juan Rodríguez Team Recognition: Undefeated; Dade County, Tri-County, Great American, ACC Champions
Individual Achievement: Team Roster Javier Ramos Dade County, Name Grade Lt. Great American, ACC Champ. Javier Ramos 8 2C Guillermo Echarte- Nicholas Díaz 8 2C Tri-County Champ. Agustín Guardiola 8 2C Conor McCarthy 8 2C Nicholas Martinez Timothy O’Connor 8 2C Michael Cruz Jason Oliver 8 2C Daniel Silva 8 2C Eugenio Suárez 8 2C Eric Zambrano 8 2C Matthew Rad 8 2C David Ocón 8 2C Guillermo Echarte 7 2C Michael Cruz 7 2C Javier Zamparelli 8 1C Aran Matheus 8 1C Andrew Schmidt 8 1C Guillermo Echarte Kristopher Burbano 8 1C Javier Ramos Nicholas Díaz Jason Oliver Michael LaFont 8 1C This year’s Junior High Cross Country team made a Nicholas Martínez 7 1C historic trip to Charlotte, North Carolina to attend the Great Ameri- Nelson Alemany 7 1C can Cross Country festival. The festival brought teams from all Douglas Chacón 7 1C over the world. The Wolverines were able to get first place with Christopher de Goti 7 1C Javier Ramos won the individual title. Alex Montes 7 1C The team was able to cap an undefeated season behind Alejandro Sealey 7 1C the deep field of runners made up of Javier Ramos, Guillermo Omar Valenzuela 7 1C Echarte, Michele Martucci, Michael Cruz, Javier Zamparelli, Jason William Alvarez 7 1C Oliver, Nicholas Martínez, Nicholas Díaz, Timothy O’Connor and Gabriel Méndez 7 1C Conor McCarthy. The Varsity JH team also won the Dade County Michele Martucci 6 1C Championship for a 10th time and the JV got 2nd Place. The Wolverines also ended the season winning the Tri-County and the All Catholic Conference. Congratulations on establishing them- selves as one of the best Junior High Cross Country team’s ever in the history of the school! Junior High Flag Football
Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Gregory Fontela 8 2C André Grillón 8 2C Agustín Guardiola 8 2C John Smit 8 2C Daniel Méndez 8 2C Diego Fernández-Soto 7 2C Steven Agrás 8 1C Carlos Briceño 8 1C Andrew Burt 8 1C Andrew Fernández 8 1C Giorgio Garrido 8 1C Michael Lafont 8 1C Christian Leiva 8 1C Head Coach: Richard Stuart (3rd Year) Timothy O’Connor 8 1C Assist. Coach: Germán Delgado Team Record: 9-1 Roberto Arán 7 1C Alexander Iparraguirre 7 1C Team Recognition: ACC Champions Southern Division
The team won the ACC for the third year in a row. The Defense was led by John Smit who had 8 Interceptions. Offensively the team was led by QB Gio Christodoulou and Diego Fernández who combined to score 7 touchdowns. Congratulations on a great John Smit Gio Christodoulou Gregory Fontela season.
Head Coach: Ramón Crego (1st Year) Assist. Coach: Team Roster Juan Pérez Name Gr. Lt. Alexander del Río 8 2C Team Record: 11-1 Jorge V. de Oña 7 2C Michael Ríos 7 2C Team Recognition: Adrián Zubillaga 7 2C ACC Champions Frank Azcuy 8 1C Central Division David Fraguio 8 1C Gabriel Garrido 8 1C Jason Oliver 8 1C Daniel Silva 8 1C Eugenio Suárez 8 1C The Gold Flag Football Team had an incredible year. They overcame Iñigo Abaroa 7 1C many obstacles and still had a record of 11-1, 10-0 in ACC confer- Michael García 7 1C ence play. They won the ACC central division. The Offense was led Matthew Hanlon 7 1C by strong play from QB J.V. De Oña, and TE Alex del Río. The Manuel Padín 7 1C Defense was led by FS David Fragio with 12 ints, and LB Michael Antonio Quezada 7 1C Ríos. JV de Oña Carl Sugarman 7 1C Junior High Football
Head Coach: Nick García (1st Year) Team Roster Assistant Coaches: JP Madariaga, Thomas Pla, Dan Baldor, Name Gr. Lt. & Br. Frank Permuy Jordi Macías 8 2C Gregory Fontela 8 2C Team Record: 3-4 John Smit 8 2C Orlando Blanco 8 2C Guillermo Alvarez 8 2C Frank Estévez 8 2C Andrew Burt 8 2C Hector Moreno 8 1C Juan C. Arenas 8 1C Michael Chisholm 8 1C Gio Christodoulou Giovanni Christodoulou 8 1C Juan de León Belloc 8 1C Alexis Fernández 8 1C Andrew Fernández 8 1C David Fraguio 8 1C Giorgio Garrido 8 1C André Grillón 8 1C Christian Leiva 8 1C David Márquez 8 1C JC Arenas Daniel Méndez 8 1C Daniel Oporto 8 1C Michael Putman 8 1C Gregory Fontela > Michael Putman Juan A. Sanchelima 8 1C It was a year of many firsts, especially for a relatively Raúl Suárez-Murias 8 1C young coaching staff and for a young team with only eight Stephen Sutton 8 1C returners and only a hand full of others that had played Fernando Tello 8 1C previously. There was a rough time midway through the Jesse Vázquez 8 1C season with three tough losses in a row but the team Robert Arán 7 1C showed great character, heart, and Christopher Bustos 7 1C determination with a huge win on the Alexis Corral 7 1C road and a great win to finish off the Carlos Díaz 7 1C year. Erick Echeverría 7 1C < Andrew Diego Fernández-Soto 7 1C Fernández Eric Guitián 7 1C James Holmquist 7 1C Arnulfo Izquierdo 7 1C Amado Nieto 7 1C Michael Ríos 7 1C Roberto Sroka 7 1C Carl Sugarman 7 1C José Villamil 7 1C Adrián Zubillaga 7 1C Nicolás Llaca 6 1C John Smit > Michael Abadín 6 1C Junior High Soccer Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Eric Zambrano 8 2C Clarence Chamorro 8 2C Mario Fernández 8 2C Daniel González-Mora 8 2C Iñigo Abaroa 7 2C Llobal Alonso 7 2C Christopher Cruz 7 2C Michael Cruz 7 2C Daniel Lobo 7 2C Andrés Mármol 7 2C Felipe Ortega 7 2C Daniel Rojas 7 2C Head Coach: Mark Chin (1st Year) Juan Vargas 8 1C Team Record: 9-0-1 Andrés > Orlando Alvarez-Burgos 8 1C Mármol Felipe Jaramillo 8 1C Max Vega-Sanz 8 1C Christopher Bustos 7 1C Jorge V. de Oña 7 1C Fabrizio Pittaluga 7 1C Robert Sroka 7 1C Victor Verdeja 7 1C < Iñigo < Luis Luis Vernet 7 1C Abaroa Vernet
The Belen Junior High Soccer team had a very successful 6th Grade Team Roster season posting a record of 9 wins O ties and 1 loss. The team was led Name Gd. Lt. in the defense by Daniel Mora & Robert Sroka and Offensively by Tomislav Belfranin 6 1C Daniel Rojas and Felipe Ortega. The team should go on to be a very Francisco Chamorro 6 1C succesful Junior Varsity and Varsity team, if most of the team stays Patrick de la Llana 6 1C together. Juan de la Ossa 6 1C Pablo de la Vega 6 1C Joel Díaz 6 1C Daniel Echevarría 6 1C Manuel Flor 6 1C Mario Fonseca 6 1C 6th Grade Soccer Víctor González 6 1C Robert Grimal 6 1C Luis Lam 6 1C Head Coach: Rafael Uncein Raul Loys 6 1C Jorge Menocal 6 1C Team Record: 8-0 Fabrizio Pérez 6 1C Dylan Rico 6 1C Team Recognition: Andrés Rodríguez 6 1C All Catholic Conference Champions Max Sánchez 6 1C André Seidenthal 6 1C Luis Tost 6 1C Julio Villafane 6 1C Junior High Track and Field
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Jason Oliver 8 3C Nicholas Díaz 8 3C Javier Caraballo 8 2C Gregory Fontela 8 2C Joshua Joseph 8 2C Conor McCarthy 8 2C Timothy O’Connor 8 2C Daniel Silva 8 2C John Smit 8 2C Head Coach: Víctor Arrieta (2nd Year) Robert Arán 7 2C Assistant Coaches: Iván Santa-Cruz, Erik Montalvo, & Michael Cruz 7 2C Jerry Jones Guillermo Echarte 7 2C Andrew Fernández 8 1C Team Recognition: ACC, Tri-County, Crusader, & Westminster Michael Orta 8 1C Academy Champions; 3rd Place Dade County. Giorgio Garrido 8 1C Juan Vargas 8 1C Individual Recognition: 4x400 Dade County Champs Javier Zamparelli 8 1C (D. Fernández-Soto, G. Fontela, N. Díaz and R. Arán.) and David Ocón 8 1C Joshua Joseph school record- Long Jump and 100 M. Michael Putman 8 1C Carlos Díaz 7 1C Diego Fernández-Soto 7 1C Adrian Zubillaga 7 1C Rudy Villanueva 7 1C Yvan González 7 1C Chris Baran 7 1C Alex Sealey 7 1C Douglas Chacón 7 1C Alex Iparraguirre 7 1C < Robert < John Amado Nieto 7 1C Arán Smit Michele Martucci 6 1C < Gregory Fontela
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< Andrew Fernández Thanks to the De la Cruz family the Junior Track team was able to inaugurate this season in brand new synthetic surface track. The Wolverines made good use of it by winning the ACC and the Tri-County Championship. At the Dade County Championship the team finished in 3rd place and the 4x400 was able to win the event. Con- Nicky Díaz Joshua Joseph gratulations to all the athletes on a fine season. Junior High Volleyball
Head Coach: William González (1st Year) Assistant Coach: Víctor Ruiz Team Record: 2-8 Team Recognition: 4th Place ACC Tournament
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Iván Rodríguez 8 2C Iván Rodríguez Considering they only had two Jesús Valentino 8 2C returning starters, the team went through Miguel de la Flor 8 1C it’s second rebuilding year in a row. While Daniel González 8 1C the Wolverines had a record of 2-8 they Carlos López 8 1C were able to finish strong with a 4th Place Christopher Miles 8 1C finish in the ACC Tournament held at Luis Rodríguez 8 1C Belen. Congratulations to the players on Christopher Cruz 7 1C giving their best efforts. Brian Sánchez 7 1C Junior High Swimming
Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Head Coach: Orlando Alvarez-Burgos 8 3C Raymond Zomerfeld 8 3C Olga Uribe Tommy Soler 8 3C (2nd Year) Kyle Aguilar 8 2C Julio González 8 2C Team Recognition: Fernando Casco-Downing 8 2C Dade County Fair Ricardo de Lemus 8 2C Carlos Araque 7 2C Champions & Carlos Fonseca 7 2C Independent Víctor López-Cantera 7 2C School Champions Tulio Alvarez-Burgos 7 2C Alejandro Giménez 7 2C Patrick Arenson 7 2C Gustavo Martínez 7 1C Marco Mejía 7 1C Michael Paula 7 1C Nicholas Schwab 7 1C Andrés Simauchi 7 1C Richard Smit 7 1C Pablo Morejón 6 1C Carlos Basnuevo 6 1C David Barrera 6 1C Adrián Sánchez 6 1C Julio López 6 1C David Iglesias 6 1C Carlos Fonseca Junior High Tennis
Head Coach: Patrick Collins (18th Year)
Team Record:
Juan Fernández
Team Roster Name Gr. Lt. Daniel González-Mora 8 3C Andrés Garrigo 8 2C Gianfranco Molfetto 7 2C Mario Fernández 8 1C Felipe Jaramillo 8 1C Agustín De Goytisolo 8 1C Daniele Mion-Bet 7 1C Jean-Didier Collongette 7 1C Daniel González-Mora Juan Fernández 6 1C Patrick de la Llana 6 1C 6th Grade Basketball Team Roster Head Coach: Name Gd. Lt. Jerry Jones Mario Rojas 6 1C Jorge Menocal 6 1C Team Record: Alex Jaramillo 6 1C 6-5 Erick Bustos 6 1C Luis Wulff 6 1C Nick Delgado 6 1C René Gómez 6 1C Adam Bofill 6 1C Eric de Lara 6 1C Eric Donado 6 1C Angel Faraldo 6 1C Andrés Martínez 6 1C The Sixth Grade Basketball team had two goals in mind this year. First, each player dedicated himself to become a better basketball player and improve with each practice and every game. Second, and most important, was to have fun playing the game and enjoy the experience. The team played with a lot of heart all season long. After getting off to a slow start, the Wolverines came back to win 5 of its last 6 games. Jorge Menocal averaged 9 points and 3.5 steals per game. He is an extremely versatile player and proved it by playing four different positions during the course of the season. Starting center Mario Rojas contributed 9 points and 9 rebounds per game and was a major force at the defensive end of the court. Luis Wulff ran the offense, led the team in assists and definitely has much more Belen basketball in his future. This team demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the year and really came together as a team at the end of the season. Thanks to the parents of all the players for their support and enthusiasm. 6th Grade Baseball
Head Coach: Ernesto Díaz (2nd Year) Assistant Coach: FidelAmore
Team Record: 8-0
Team Recognition: ACC Southern Div. Champions
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Manuel Abella 6 1C Zachary Berger 6 1C Adam Bofill 6 1C Joseph Capparelli 6 1C Javier Castañeda 6 1C Eric De Lara 6 1C Carlos Donado 6 1C Angel Faraldo 6 1C René Gómez 6 1C Mario Rojas William Haralson 6 1C Luis Wulff Andrés Wiltz Michael Llaca 6 1C The 2003 Sixth Grade Baseball team was full of energetic Lázaro Rodríguez 6 1C talent. They faced the All-Catholic Conference with a strong Mario Rojas 6 1C defense and long bats in hand to secure runs. The team was Javier Sosa 6 1C rarely contested on the field as they hammered their way to- Andrés Wiltz 6 1C wards season championship. The season was a great success Luis Wulff 6 1C due to the outstanding pitching on the mound of elite players like Michael Collantes 6 1C Mario Rojas, Luis Wulff, Will Harrison, Nick Llaca and René Gómez and Joe Capparelli, who was just as great behind the plate catching. Not to be left behind was Zachary Berger and Andrés Wiltz whose big bats showed up in a demanding way, as well as Eric De Lara and Eric Donado and their soft hands in the in-field. Securing the outfield, playing multiple positions and keeping runs from scoring were Adam Bofill, Lázaro Rodríguez, Angel Faraldo, Manny Abella, Javier Castañeda, Javier Sosa, and Michael Collantes. This outstanding combination of players led the team to victory time after time. They turned in an unde- feated season and topped it off with the ACC Southern Division Championship. 6th Grade Cross Country
Head Coach: Víctor Arrieta (1st Year)
Assistant Coach: Juan Rodríguez
Team Recognition: 2nd Place ACC; Belen Inv.; Holy Rosary Inv.; 3rd Place in Tri-County Championship.
Individual Recognition: Michele Martucci-ACC Champion; Top 10 finish- ers at ACC- Dylan Rico and William Haralson
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Joey Capparelli Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Michele Martucci 6 1C Michele > Dylan Rico 6 1C Martucci Joseph Capparelli 6 1C As it occurs every year the Wolverine 6th grade cross William Haralson 6 1C country season started with a lot of inexperienced runners Carlos Basnuevo 6 1C through hard work and determination the young harriers im- Francisco Chamorro 6 1C proved throughout the season. Highlights of the season Juan de la Ossa 6 1C included winning the Holy Rosary II Inv., finishing third at the Daniel Blanco 6 1C Tri-County Championships without its best runner and second Javier Castañeda 6 1C at the ACC Championship. The team was led by Michele Ariel Martínez 6 1C Martucci who was undefeated in 6th Grade races. Other Sean Hew 6 1C notables were Dylan Rico, William Haralson and Joey Daniel Echevarría 6 1C Capparelli. Congratulations to all the runners and we hope to Andrés Rodríguez 6 1C see you next year. Manuel Flor 6 1C 6th Grade Track and Field
Head Coach: Víctor Arrieta (2nd Year)
Assistant Coaches: Iván Santa-Cruz Erik Montalvo Jerry Jones
Individual Recognition: < Jorge Menocal Michael Abadín Tri-County Champion in Discus; All Catholic Conference Champion in the Shot Put and Discus throw.
Team Roster Name Gd. Lt. Michael Abadín 6 1C Jorge Menocal 6 1C Steven San Miguel 6 1C Daniel Echevarría 6 1C Javier Castañeda 6 1C Alberto Schumacher 6 1C Robert Grimal 6 1C Carlos Basnuevo 6 1C Michele Martucci 6 1C Mario Olazabal 6 1C < Robert Grimal Michele Martucci >
Due to the lack of athletes the Wolverines had a hard time placing in the top 5 at different meets. But the athletes we had gave their 100% to the team and worked hard to do the best they could. Thanks to the performances of Michael Abadín, Jorge Menocal and others the Wolverines were always on their toes.
SWIMMING Congratulations State Champion Jeffrey Vivó
Your Dedication, Perseverance, and Achievements have made us very proud. Love Dad, Mom, Kristin, Kacie
Front Row: Danny Fernández #6 Adrián Díaz # 3 Alex León#1 Timothy Halpin#5 Back Row: Carlos Wiltz #11 Américo Padilla #8 Jean Paul Bermúdez #10 Víctor Ruiz #7 Juan Andión #2 Head Coach Miriam Cambó-Martínez To Belen’s Volleyball Team: Our wishes that you grow, both in spirit and strength, in years to come. We’re proud of you! Oooooohhh!! Clap Clap
Congratulations to The Belen Rowing Team For the great outcome in this year’s competitions. We would like to wish the best of luck To our Senior Members & Congratulate our State Champion Crew and The two boats that got Second and Third Place To keep up the good work and Good luck next year!
From the Costa Family To All Junior High Swimmers!
Congratulations For A Job Well Done This Year! Carli, We are proud of your efforts. Keep up the good work. Love, Mami y Papi
Javier, Keep working hard. You make us very proud. Love, Mamá y Papá
David, “There’s only one way to succed in anything, and that is to give it everything.” Vince Lombardi
Congratulations on all your successes on and off the field and achieving your dream of playing college football.
Love,
Mami, Papi, Gaby & Eileen
José Miguel,
“In the long run men hit only what they aim at, therefore aim high.” Henry David Thoreau
Congratulations on all of your achievements thus far, especially to be a collegiate runner! We are very proud of you. Through perseverance and self-discipline you have shown us that goals are attainable. Thanks for being YOU.
We love you, Mom and Betsy
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine
Congratulations to all Belen Athletes and best wishes to the
Graduating Class of 2003
Way to go Wolverines!!!!
Alvaro J. Muñiz #9 Congratulations JV & Varsity Crew Be very proud of your accomplishments on a fine season Good luck next year! Love, Mom
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2003
SPECIAL THANKS TO COACH STUART AND HIS STAFF!
THANKS FOR PUTTING UP WITH #60. WE WISH YOU THE BEST ALWAYS.
THE VELIZ FAMILY Javi & Carlos:
We are very proud of you.
Your faith, dedication, and hard work, hae helped you obtain your goals.
Javi, Keep up the good work and remain always close to God You’ve been blessed! to follow the right path. Your hard work and determination in reaching your goals makes us very proud. May Jesus always guide you in all your Love, challenges Love, Papi, Mami, William ansd Janet Mom, Pap, and José Congratulations!!
Wolverines
Class of ‘03
Always remember to guard well within yourselves that treasure,
KINDNESS,
Know how to give without hesitation,
How to lose without regret,
How to acquire without meanness.
G. Sands
Lots of Love,
WOLVERINE MOMS Dear Fernie
Congratulations- We are very proud of the person you are! Continue to cultivate your wonderful sense of integrity, your persistence and your sense of humor! Keep up the good work. God bless you always.
Love, Mom and Dad