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 do your will.
St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
This is an official publication of the Belen Jesuit Athletic Department. The staff would like to express their gratitude to all individuals for their help in the making of this program.
For comments or corrections, please e-mail varrieta@belenjesuit.org
Rev. Guillermo M. García-Tuñon, S.J., Ed.D., ’87 - President
Mr. José E. Roca ’84 - Principal
Mr. Lazaro Fernandez, CAA - Athletic Director
Mr. Richard Stuart - Associate Athletic Director
Mr. KC Hall- Assistant Athletic Director
Mr. Shane Walker- Athletics Coordinator
Mr. Luigi Martínez-Torres, MHS, ATC, LAT - Head Athletic Trainer
Mr. Anthony Salvaggio, MS, LAT, ATC - Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mr. Victor Arrieta ’95 - Editor
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May 20, 2025
Dear Students, Families, Faculty, and Honored Guests,
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to our Annual Athletic Awards Ceremony. Tonight, we come together as a school community to celebrate the dedication, resilience, and sportsmanship of our outstanding student-athletes.
Since the time of our founder St. Ignatius of Loyola to the present at Belen Jesuit, athletics play a vital role in shaping not only strong competitors but also responsible leaders, committed teammates, and wellrounded individuals. As powerfully as any other activity our students are involved in, the arena of sports provides an extraordinary opportunity to fulfill our motto of forming “men for others.” Our athletes have demonstrated exceptional character both on and off the field, representing our school with honor, spirit, and determination.
This ceremony is more than a recognition of records and victories; it is a celebration of commitment. Behind every achievement are countless hours of practice, perseverance through setbacks, and the unwavering support of families, coaches, teachers, and peers. Tonight, we applaud all those efforts and sacrifices that make success possible.
In addition, we gather tonight to celebrate our faith. It is a faith that sustains us and gives us the courage and strength to press on no matter what the circumstances. It is faith in ourselves, each other, and, most importantly, in God. At no time was our faith more tested than when this year we lost our brother and fellow athlete Lucas Osuna ’27. Both in the classroom and in the pool, Lucas was a true Belen man, a true friend, and a true brother. While his passing stung more profoundly than any loss on the field, it was our faith that has helped us move forward never forgetting his place in our lives. It is why his water polo cap with the number 19 still hangs proudly on the cross of our swimming pool.
To our award recipients: you embody the values we hold dear excellence, integrity, and grit. Your achievements this season serve as an inspiration to your peers and a lasting contribution to the legacy of our athletic program. In particular we congratulate head coaches Frankie Ruiz ’96 and our cross-country team, Victor Arrieta ’95 and our track team, and Yunian Cabrera and our crew team for winning state championships. They have continued Belen’s legacy of annual state championships in various sports.
Thank you for joining us in honoring these exceptional young individuals. Let us now turn our attention to celebrating their accomplishments and the incredible journey of growth they represent.
Auspice Maria,
May 20, 2025
Dear Student-Athletes,
At the beginning of this school year, Fr. Willie introduced our theme: “Audentes fortuna iuvat” “Fortune favors the bold.” He challenged us to embrace this call to action, reminding us that greatness is not given to those who wait passively but earned by those who step forward with courage and conviction.
As student-athletes, you have taken this message to heart. Through your commitment both in the classroom and in competition, you have dared to excel not only as athletes but as young men of faith and character. Your achievements on the field, the court, the track, and in the water are the direct result of your discipline, resilience, and unwavering determination.
At Belen Jesuit, we are called to strive for excellence for the greater glory of God, not for personal recognition. True success demands sacrifice. It means putting the team first, pushing yourself beyond limits, and doing what is necessary for the collective good. A winning culture is not built on talent alone it is built on unity, selflessness, and shared purpose.
Our school takes great pride in cultivating athletic talent from sixth through twelfth grade. The dedication of our middle school athletes and their coaches not only leads to championship-caliber teams, but also lays a strong foundation for future success at the high school level. This year, our sports program once again demonstrated excellence. Middle school teams continued to dominate in both CAL and non-CAL divisions, and many of our high school teams advanced deep into the State Playoff System. Most notably, we upheld our 18-year tradition of earning at least one state championship this year thanks to our Cross Country, Track & Field, and Crew teams.
As we move forward, may God continue to bless us with the courage and grace to respond boldly to life’s challenges. May you continue to grow spiritually, physically, and mentally into the kind of leaders the world so urgently needs today: strong, compassionate, and principled young men.
God bless,
José E. Roca AMDG
Dear Belen Jesuit Family,
As we look back at the 2024-25 school year, we have been blessed again with 3 team state championships. We are thankful for the many blessings the Lord Jesus Christ has provided us. I appreciate the support from our administration and faculty for investing in the process of making “Men for Others”. The athletic administration, coaching staff, and athletic trainers for their continued service of assisting in providing first-class experience to our boys. The Belen Jesuit experience is exceptional because of you!
The 2024-25 athletic year was special. We had 15 student-athletes sign national letters of intent to play at the NCAA D1, NCAA D3, and NAIA intercollegiate levels in the sport of baseball, crew, cross country, football, Soccer, lacrosse, and track & field
Cross Country won their 8th straight state championship and 16th overall, and won the Nike NXR Southwest Regional, and a 12th place in the country at Nike NXN. Chris de Angulo ’26 won a state championship in the 100 breaststroke, Marcelo Mantecon ’27 was the cross country state champion. He also won the state title in the 3200 m and was a member of the 4 x 800 m relay state championship with Diego Magariño, Michael Brunet and Jack Michalak in Track & Field. Tiago Socarras won two state titles, one in the 1600 m, his third consecutive and the 800 m. Marcelo was also named the Florida Dairy Farmers, Florida’s Gatorade Player of the Year, and Miami Herald Runner of the Year. Swimming finished 2nd place in the region
Soccer made an appearance in the regional final, basketball finished the season with a regional semifinal berth, and cheerleading again was the glue that kept our spirit alive throughout the fall and winter season was loud and proud providing support to our programs on a consistent basis.
Track & Field won the 2025 state championship, their first since 2007. Tennis and baseball each finished with a berth in a regional final, and lacrosse was a regional quarterfinalist, while volleyball and water polo both were regional semifinalist. Crew impressively captured the overall (club and school) scholastic state sculling and sweep state championships, on way to rewarding 24-25 season. Our teams also won five academic team championships this school year.
We are very proud of the effort that our student athletes demonstrated this year! Their success comes from their investment in a team-oriented atmosphere Our athletic program continues to invest in Men who are dedicated to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Doing Justice, but more importantly, a desire to be Christ-like here on earth to then partake in God’s glory in Heaven. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will no depart from it.”
(Prov. 22:6)
We are so blessed that you as a family chose to be a part of the Belen Jesuit family so we could all see God fulfill his will in the Boys.
In Christ,
Lazaro Fernandez, CAA Athletic Director
This cheer season was truly one for the books! Our team reached new heights as we pushed past limits, mastered new stunts, and refined our routines with every practice. Along the way, we celebrated both individual and team milestones, proudly becoming one of the largest squads in Belen Cheer history.
But our greatest achievement wasn’t just in skills—it was in the bond we built. Through every challenge and triumph, we grew stronger together. We cheered the loudest, supported each other through every moment, and created memories that will last a lifetime. It was a season defined by growth, unity, and heart—and we can’t wait for what’s next!
Head Coach: Jesse Fernandez (3rd Year)
Assistant Coaches: Joe Sanchez , Jorge Roca, Br. Hunter D’Armond S.J.
Team Record: 16-18
Team Recognition: Regional Runner-up District Runner-up.
Name Gd. Lt.
David Del Pino 12 3L
David Garrido 12 3L
Daniel Lopez 12 3L
Gabriel Vich 12 3L
Carlos Cantos Hulett 11 3L
Victor Escobar 11 3L
Peter Lopez 11 3L
Francisco Aleman 12 2L
Maximo Aspuru 12 2L
Amauri Gonzalez 12 2L
Marcelo Llorente 12 2L
Orlando Montiel 11 2L
Jose Batista 10 2L
Jake Cueto 10 2L
Christian Cueto 12 1L
Sebastian Olaniel 12 1L
Julian Alber 11 1L
Javier Carreño 11 1L
Guillermo Corradi 11 1L
Alejandro Delgado 11 1L
Miguel Garrido 11 1L
Andres Gross 11 1L
Nicholas Guede 11 1L
Alejandro Cordero 10 1L
Adrian Diaz de Villegas 10 1L
Jadiel Estrada 10 1L
Hayden Pelegrin 10 1L
Aiden Delgado 9 1L
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This team was an underdog all year. Competing in one of the toughest schedules in the country. A team full of heart and determination. You could never count them out. Some of the highlights of the season were beating Catholic (LA), the defending national champions in Baton Rouge (LA), and making a historic run through the regional tournament, defeating two 25-win teams.
Adrian
Head Coach: Gaston Rodriguez (9th Year)
Assistant Coaches: John-Paul Mendez ’04, Angel Caballero, Jose E. Roca, Jr. ’13, KC Hall, Javier Cruz ’04
Team Record: 20-9
Team Recognition: District Champions, Regional Semifinalist, Ranked 8th in the State (5A), 9th in the County. Academic State Champions.
The team began the year with one simple goal, to be better than last year. Facing a tough schedule, the team finished the year with a much improved record of 20-9. The year was highlighted by a thrilling OT victory over Gulliver, finishing 3rd in the NOLA Jesuit Blue Jay Christmas Classic, and season turning victories in games against Southridge and Bishop Verot. The team however shined most when the lights were the brightest, the playoffs, upsetting Norland to win their 3rd District Championship in the last 4 years for the program before making it to the Regional Semifinal, something only a handful of teams in Belen history have accomplished. The team was led by one of the better backcourts in Dade County: Sophomore Orlando Roche, who can score from any spot on the floor, led the team averaging 17.8ppg, do it all Junior combo Guard, Alec Arnholt, finished second on the team in scoring (13ppg) and second in assists (3pg) and Senior floor leader, Point Guard Mikey Valdes led the team in assists (5.3apg - 1st in Class 5A) and rebounds (6rpg). Seniors Javi Vasseur and Max Klemick played an essential part in the team’s success with their versatility on offense and with their defensive positionality. Senior Nicholas Misiunas and Junior Adrian Diaz De Villegas manned the middle and provided great defensive energy. Senior Julio Blandon provided all-out effort and veteran presence in both the locker and weight room. Juniors Lucas Diaz, Lucas Baldor, and Sophomore Richie Blanco played important roles with their abilities to shoot and create for others. Junior Lucas Hernandez and Sophomores Felipe Ariza, Alejandro Bird-Beltran and Jeevan Navarro aided in crucial preparation, energy and team morale. This special season was a testament to the boys’ willingness to work hard, prepare and believe in achieving something TOGETHER.
Head Coach: Daniel Delgado ’20 (5th Year)
Team Record: 8-1
Team Recognition: District Champions, Dade County Youth Fair 3rd Place, State-28th Place.
Individual Recognition: 2nd Team All-County- Enrique Groso, Honorable Mention-Ryan Solares and Michael Peña.
First and foremost, I’d like to thank the parents for being great role models to the kids, and for always being there for moral support. The program would not be where it is today without their support. This season was another step in the right direction for the bowling program here at Belen Jesuit, with five straight state tournament appearances. The team went on to place 3rd in the MiamiDade Youth Fair Tournament, and win our third ever District championship, our first back to back. We also punched our ticket to the state championship for the 6th straight year. The kids improved so much throughout the year and I’m very excited to see what they will accomplish next year. Enrique Groso led the team on the lanes and off it; always bringing his teammates up when they were struggling, and not letting his difficulties affect the team. Brian Iglesias stepped up in his role as a senior and provided the team with motivation to help us achieve our victories this year. Alexander Lowell made drastic improvements over the summer, and he showed me that if you put in the work anything can happen. I’m very excited to see how we do next year. Thank you.
Team Recognition: 23 Gold, 14 Silver, 13 Bronze-Overall Scholastic Sculling State Champions, Overall Sculling State Champions, Overall Scholastic Sweeping State Champions.
Name Gd. Lt.
Arturo Castelo 12 3L
Lorenzo Diaz Campiz 12 3L
Anthony Ferreiro 12 3L
Andres Madrigal 12 3L
Marcus Mantecon 12 3L
Marco Alberni 11 2L
Nicolas Battistini 11 2L
David Michael Caban 11 2L
Felix Caceres 11 2L
Aiden Furness 11 2L
Evan Martinez 11 2L
Benjamin Rammos 11 2L
George Maloof 9 2L
Daniel Arner 10 1L
Marcelo Ballesteros-Wegener 10 1L
Julian Cabrera 10 1L
Gabriel Diaz 10 1L
Desiderio Esteva 10 1L
Daniel Guon 10 1L
Jake Padron 10 1L
Miguel Sarol 10 1L
James Schmidt 10 1L
Alejandro Solorzano Carral 10 1L
John Underwood 10 1L
Paolo Candia de Sousa 8 1L
Individual Recognition: Gold Medal in the Under 17 eight at the Head of the Charles in Boston, FSRA Scholastic Sculling State Champs (Lightweight 4x, Junior 4x, Varsity 4x, 2nd Varsity 4x), FSRA Overall Sculling State Champs (4x, 2nd V4x), FSRA Scholastic Sweeping State Champs (2nd 8 & 3rd 8), FSRA Overall Sweeping State Champs (Varsity 8), Regionals Champions : Varsity eight,Varsity Quad, Under 17 quad , Bronze 2nd Varsity Quad.
The Belen varsity crew team participated in 8 regattas competing against clubs and school teams from all over the country and bringing 27 gold, 16 silver and 10 bronze medals. At the Head of the Charles (largest regatta in the US) our Wolverines won Gold Medal in the U17 8+. We won for the first time the Varsity 8 in the Head of the Hooch, second biggest regatta in the US. This April, Belen Crew added 2 more Scholastic State Championship at the FSRA Sculling and Sweeping State Championships in Sarasota, FL. In addition to the Team Scholastic Sculling State Championship, for the third time in Belen Crew History, we won the Overall Sculling State Championship beating all Schools and Clubs. At the Sweeping State Championship, where our Varsity 8 won our second ever Overall State Championship beating all Schools and Clubs. Now the team prepares for Scholastic Nationals in Camden (NJ) , Youth Nationals in Sarasota and the Royal Henley Regatta in the UK.
Head Coach: Frankie Ruiz ’96 (23rd Year)
Assistant Coaches:
Juan Rodriguez ’79, Carlos Jimenez ’15 and Carlos Flores ’11
Name Gd. Lt.
Diego Magariño 12 5L
Andrew Aira 12 4L
Michael Brunet 12 4L
Justin Ruiz 12 4L
Joseph Socarras 12 4L
Marco Prieguez 12 3L
Marcelo Granda-Scott 12 3L
Diego Berga 11 3L
Lucas Cruz 11 3L
William Hernandez 11 3L
Matthias Mürrle 11 3L
Marcelo Mantecon 10 3L
Joey Diaz-Quintero 12 2L
Joshua Sweeney 12 2L
Rogelio Ribas 11 2L
Octavio Blandon 10 2L
Davi Bodoh 10 2L
Benjamin Cirillo 10 2L
Armando Cruz 10 2L
Richard Gonzalez 10 2L
Khamal McCrea 10 2L
Liam Salom 10 2L
Chase Thompson 10 2L
Michael Zantua 10 2L
Gabriel Cacchione 9 1L
Sebastian Fernandez 9 1L
Nicolas Garcia 9 1L
Brandon Hernandez 9 1L
Lucas Manzano 9 1L
Jack Michalak 9 1L
Santiago Muñiz 9 1L
Guillermo Ribas 9 1L
Nicholas Veloso 9 1L
Team Recognition: State Champions, Regional Champions, District Champions, NXR Southeast Champions, NXN Finalists. 1st Place- Cecil, Horse Park, Southern Showcase, Spanish River, Great American, New World Fall Spectacular, Jr. Orange Bowl.
Individual Recognition: Marcelo Mantecon- State Champion, NXN Nike All-American, Florida Gatorade Runner of the Year, FACA Dairy Farmers Mr. Cross Country, Miami Herald Runner of the Year. 1st Place- Cecil, Horse Park, Great American, New World, District; Armando Cruz-Regional Champion; All-State and 1st Team All-County- Marcelo Mantecon, Tiago Socarras, Justin Ruiz, Marco Prieguez, Armando Cruz and Diego Magariño.
The 2024 Belen Jesuit cross country team had another remarkable season, capturing its 8th consecutive State Championship and 16th overall—the most Cross Country State Championships by any school in Florida. The team also qualified for the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) for the third consecutive year by repeating as Nike Southeast Regional Champions. These incredible accomplishments began with summer training in June, as 20 runners spent a month in Flagstaff, Arizona, training at elevation—the hard work and dedication during those weeks paid off throughout the season.
The season was marked by major victories at several high-profile meets, including Cecil Field Summer Classic, Horse Park Invitational, Southern Showcase, Great American Invitational, New World Fall Classic, and the Junior Orange Bowl Invitational. We entered the FHSAA State Series and won our 22nd consecutive District Championship (44th overall), our 23rd consecutive Regional Championship (29th overall), and headed to Tallahassee for the State Championships. The team was led by sophomore Marcelo Mantecon, who won the individual State title. The team achieved its goal of another State Championship, with the following athletes earning First Team All-State honors: Tiago Socarras (3rd Place), Justin Ruiz (4th place), Marco Prieguez (5th Place), Armando Cruz (7th Place) and Diego Magariño (12th Place). Also running well at State was senior Michael Brunet. Coach Frankie Ruiz '96 coached his 15th State Championship team and was honored as the USTFCCA Florida and National Cross Country Coach of the Year.
After the State Meet, Belen competed in the Nike Southeast Regional Meet in Cary, North Carolina. The program showed its depth by winning the Rising Stars race (for freshmen and sophomores), led by standout performances from freshmen Nico Veloso and Jack Michalak. In the Championship race, the top seven runners, led once again by Marcelo Mantecon, dominated the field to secure a victory and a spot at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon. At NXN, the team capped off its season with a 12th-place national finish, and Marcelo Mantecon earned All-American honors.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outstanding senior class for their leadership and dedication—you will be deeply missed. We now look ahead to the 2025 season, where a young and promising team, including members of our State Champion Middle School team, will rise to meet the challenge. #OneTeam
Assistant Coaches: Joseph Garcia '16, Angel Aparicio, Juan Barcelo, Jude Jules, Jorge San Miguel, Jordan Griffin, Patrick Burrows, Cedric Armstrong
Team Recognition: Academic State Champions.
Name Gd. Lt.
Christian Cueto 12 4L
Aiden de Oliveira 12 4L
Antonio Gonzalez 12 4L
Kamden Walters 12 3L
Adrian Muelle 12 3L
Luis Mendez 12 3L
Jacob Garcia 12 3L
Lucas Aviño 12 3L
Dominic Ames 12 2L
Xavier Argamasilla 12 2L
Manuel Barcelo 12 2L
Rocco Branger 12 2L
Robert Caballero 12 2L
Logan Girado 12 2L
Justin John Mallari 12 2L
Adrian Padilla 12 2L
Andres Pinto 12 2L
Alexander Tirse 12 2L
Rafael Castro 11 2L
Micael Guillaume 11 2L
Amari Johnson 11 2L
Aleksandr Jurado 11 2L
Gabriel Lacayo 11 2L
Jayden McFarlane 11 2L
Francisco Moscoso 11 2L
Marcel Narino 11 2L
Dominick Rubio 11 2L
Myles-Edison Trapp 11 2L
Henry Brumfield 10 2L
Joshua Duran 10 2L
Max Cabanas 12 1L
Rodrigo Cavada 12 1L
Jace Garcia 12 1L
Zachary Garcia 12 1L
Andres Mas 12 1L
Jayden Ramos 12 1L
Individual Recognition: All-County Honorable Mention- Aiden De Oliveira, Christian Cueto, Jake Garcia, Nick Guede, Kamden Walters, Amari Johnson. New School Record- Longest Field GoalFrancisco Moscoso (55 Yards).
Head Coach: Carlos Rodriguez (7th Year)
Team Record:
JV Team Roster
Name Gd.
Team Recognition: District Champions, Regional-3rd Place, State-8th Place, Dade County Youth Fair-4th Place. Varsity
Cesar Aguado 11
Lucas Alvarez 11
Ignacio Carrillo 10
Adrian Cento 9
Orlando Cordoves 9
Nicholas Costello 12
Andres Diener 9
Chase Dominguez 12
David Fernandez 11
Santiago Fernandez 10
Santiago Fernandez-Olano D'Anglemont 9
Julian Fornaris 11
Juan Franco Perini 12
Gonzalo Garcia 10
Raul Gomez-Pina 11
John Israel Guitian 10
Christian Huynh 12
Andres Izquierdo 11
Nicholas Jacobellis 9
Matthew Kondorosi 9
Sebastian Jose Lazaro 12
Benjamin Liguori 10
Tomas Lopez Sanabria 9
Andres Lopez-Gottardi 10
Lorenzo Magariño 10
Nicolas Pasut 9
Dylan Paucar 12
Lucas Perez 12
Marcel Rosado 9
Dominick Rubio 11
Victor Sarabia 12
Nickolas Seidenthal 9
Blake Shanley 9
Miguel Somoza 10
Gabriel Vazquez 12
Gustavo Vega 11
Rafael Villoldo 10
Michael Zaharewicz 9
Nicholas Zaharewicz 9
Team Record: 12-5
Name Gd. Lt.
Jack Balsera 12 4L
Max Cabanas 12 4L
Juan Carlos De Sautu 12 4L
Andres Lievano 12 4L
Noah Callejas 12 3L
Nicolas Hernandez 12 3L
Nicholas Misiunas 12 3L
Xavier Ignacio Blanchard 11 3L
Luke Collings 11 3L
Max Erdmann 11 3L
Andres Espino 11 3L
Milo Figueroa 11 3L
Adrian Navarro 11 3L
Pablo Gomez-Peralta 12 2L
Andres Hernandez-Lagarriga 12 2L
Austin Mauri 12 2L
Alexander Hernandez 11 2L
Jack Consuegra 10 2L
John Israel Guitian 10 2L
Andres Lopez-Gottardi 10 2L
Lorenzo Magariño 10 2L
Jeevan Navarro 10 2L
Jorge Olivella 10 2L
Chase Pulles 10 2L
Adriano Vizoso 10 2L
Agustin Arrieta 9 2L
Robert Caballero 12 1L
Noah Levy 12 1L
Marcel Narino 11 1L
Adrian Bertorelli 10 1L
Alexander Caballero 10 1L
Andreu Sardon 10 1L
Santino De Jongh 9 1L
Jaime Torres 9 1L
Team Managers:
Robert Caballeo
Santiago Duplats
Bernardo Duplats
Team Recognition: District Champions.
This was a great year for Belen Jesuit Lacrosse. We finished the year with 12 wins, 5 losses, a Fifth Straight District Championship and a 1A top 15 ranking in the state. We played several new teams this year including our Jesuit brothers of Loyola HS (Los Angeles, CA) of whom we hosted and treated to a “Taste of Miami” family meal that was incredibly well received. In addition, we travelled to New York to play our northern Jesuit friends of Fordham Prep (Bronx, NY) and Kennedy Catholic. This was a fantastic trip where both players and families were able to experience Little Italy in the Bronx, a New Jersey Devils game, a D2 Adelphi Lacrosse game, and a family-style food tour of Italy in Garden City at Vincent’s Clam Bar.
The team feels like it’s been together for a few years now and the team chemistry that has been built was shown off in full effect when we all came together to win our District Championship game. The defense was stout, the offense was comfortable and confident, and we were strong between the lines. This win was a culmination of many things but the benefits of our new weight room and Fall training program were quite prevalent as we played with more physicality and had more endurance late in games.
We would like to thank all of our seniors for all of their efforts over the last seven years. You are all integral parts of the history of Belen Lacrosse and you furthered our legacy of excellence. We are excited for the future of all our seniors but we definitely want to wish Max Cabanas and Andres Lievano good luck as they will be playing D3 lacrosse next year at Catholic University.
Head Coach:
Tanger Mendonça (18th Year)
Assistant Coaches:
Jorge San Miguel
David Pernia
Team Record: 15-6-6
Team Recognition:
Regional Runner-up, District Runner-up, Academic State Champions.
Name Gd. Lt.
Lucas Aviño 12 3L
Miguel Carrillo 12 3L
Gaspar Fernandez 12 3L
Carlos Garces 12 3L
Nicholas Gonzalez 12 3L
Nicolas Lopez 12 3L
Gabriel Mejia 12 3L
Gonzalo Mendoza 12 3L
Eduardo Poleo 12 3L
Andre Toussaint 12 3L
Theo Waterhouse Hayward 12 3L
Ryan Wendelken 12 3L
Mattias Monge 11 3L
Julian Quijano 11 3L
Luca Canobbio 12 2L
Jonathan Fuentes 12 2L
Enzo Gonzalez 12 2L
Andres Abreu 11 2L
Lucas Alvarez 11 2L
Enrique Fernandez-Campa 11 2L
Marcelo Koch 11 2L
Carlos Moringlane 11 2L
Francisco Moscoso 11 2L
Dilan De Leon 10 2L
Daniel Espinoza 12 1L
Adrian Muelle 12 1L
Armando Osorio 12 1L
Jose Serratos 12 1L
Connor Kelly 11 1L
Luis Garcia-Chacon 10 1L
Julian Lazo 10 1L
Andres Lopez-Gottardi 10 1L
Fernando Mendoza 9 1L
Team Managers
Alexander Garrido
Bradley Wallace
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I want to thank all the players and families for the trust they have placed in us this season. Regardless of the positive or negative results achieved this season, at Belen Jesuit we are pleased with the progress, education, and values that all our players have demonstrated throughout the season.
Head Coach: Andres de Angulo ’93 (3rd Year)
Team Record: 10-0
Assistant Coaches: Niuvys Rosales and Valeria de Souza
Team Recognition: District Champions, Regional Runner-up, State-8th Place.
Individual Recognition: Christopher de Angulo- State Champion (100 Breastsroke), 1st Team All-Dade and New School Record (57.24).
The 2024 season played out as expected with the swimmers continuing to rise to the challenges they set for themselves. Navigating their way through the regular season is always difficult as they learn to compete and put each other in a position to succeed. The Wolverines finish the regular season undefeated and also won the Belen Jesuit Swimming Invitational.
An FHSAA realignment of teams put the Wolverines in a new state classification and thus changed the look of the entire State Series. Immediately, we were faced with a much more difficult and challenging District Championship as Gulliver entered the mix of new teams. The Wolverines didn’t flinch and dominated the meet swimming extremely well. At Regionals, we would see the same teams and some new faces including past and soon to be State Champions. The meet went extremely well and a large number of swimmers qualified for the State Championships.
Now, the time had arrived. Our best team in years arrived in Ocala for the 2A State Championships. We knew that if we wanted to break back into the top 10, the team would have to swim lights out and we would need to outperform our seeds. After months of training, analyzing and breaking down the meet, it was time to race. The meet kicked off with the 200 Medley Relay and then it was on to the individual events. Our relays all qualified for the “A” Finals with two teams picking up big points and medals. Individually, Jose Serratos ’25, Ariel Gutierrez ’28, Ben Fanjul ’26, Alec De Angulo ’28 and Chris De Angulo ’26 qualified for Finals. All the swimmers swam extremely well but we were buoyed by Alec and Chris De Angulo.
As the Finals were winding down, it seemed as if the Wolverines were saving their best for last. A top 8 finish in the 200 Freestyle Relay, then a 4th place finish by Alec De Angulo in the 100 backstroke made way for the race of the meet. Chris De Angulo stepped up to the block as the 2nd seed. His first 50 had him in 5th place and he roared off the 2nd wall moving up to 2nd place with 25 yards to go. With a great turn, he exploded on his final lap, blowing past the field and touch 1st becoming Belen’s first swimming State Champion in 6 years. His time also broke a school record that stood for over 30 years!! The Wolverines weren’t done yet as they had the 400 Freestyle Relay which again finished with medals around the relay members necks. Alec De Angulo posted the fastest times for a Freshman across all four classifications in his two events and Chris De Angulo’s time and place earned him 1st Team All Dade honors. They will both be back next year along with many of the swimmers who competed at the state championships. This program is not done moving up. Big things are expected next year and we are excited to see what this group of young men can do next.
Name Gd. Lt.
Ernesto Aviño 12 4L
Julio Nuñez 12 4L
Diego Tejera 12 4L
Julian Vinals 10 4L
Mauricio Romero 12 3L
Alvin Barroso 11 3L
Alejandro Castillo 11 3L
Lucas Diaz 11 3L
Gustavo Eckardt 11 3L
Santiago Felix-Padilla 11 3L
Andres Hoyos 11 3L
Carlos Lopez Seda 11 3L
Juan Montaner Bril 11 3L
Joaquin Otero 11 3L
Renier Quintero 11 3L
Sebastian Vinals 8 3L
Felipe Calabrese 11 2L
Jorge Casado 11 2L
Lucas Gil-Cabada 11 2L
Patrick Stewart 11 2L
Alexander Castillo 10 2L
Eduardo Costa 10 2L
Gabriel de Solo 10 2L
Ethan Alejandro Feraud 10 2L
Nolan Fernandez-Miro 10 2L
Gonzalo Garcia 10 2L
Alejandro Pertierra 10 2L
Felipe Recio 10 2L
Francisco Recio 10 2L
Alejandro Salamanca 10 2L
Joseph Shriver 9 2L
Lucas Delgado 12 1L
Matteo Rossi 12 1L
Manuel Irurita Larena 11 1L
Anthony Kiami Gimenez 11 1L
Juan Pablo Stadthagen 11 1L
Santiago Angulo 10 1L
Diego Balestrini 10 1L
Michael Iglesias 10 1L
Luis Mayendia Hidalgo 10 1L
Lucas Pinto 10 1L
Thomas Bastian Byrnes 9 1L
Adrian Campo 9 1L
Sebastian Dieppa 9 1L
Thomas Horst 9 1L
Gabriel Mortillaro 9 1L
Enzo Rico 9 1L
Dylan Senaris 9 1L
Samuel Soler 9 1L
Aaron Johnson 8 1L
Andre Lorenzo 7 1L
1975
Head Coach: Juan Diego Barbosa (9th Year) Team Record: 4-11
Assistant Coach: Angel Hernandez
Team Recognition: District Champions.
Individual Recognition: District Champions: Julian Vinals (singles 2), Sebastian Vinals (singles 3), Matteo Rossi (singles 4), Joey Shriver (singles 5), Julian Vinals/Sebastian Vinals (doubles 2).
After a tough regular season schedule, Varsity tennis entered postseason play playing their best tennis of the year. The team captured the district championship and advanced to the regional finals after a dominant win against Archbishop McCarthy. The season came to an end in the regional finals after a close loss to St. Thomas Aquinas.
Head Coach: Victor Arrieta ’95 (17th Year)
Team Record: 13-1
Assistant Coaches: Carlos Jimenez ’15, Jose E. Roca, Jr. ’13, Carlos Flores ’11, Juan Rodriguez '79 and Jonah Hill
Team Recognition: State Champions, Regional Champions, District Champions, 1st Place- FSU Relays, Fr. Ripoll Relays, Reggie Johnson Satellite Invite, Academic State Champions.
Individual Recognition: State Champions- 4x800- Diego Magariño, Michael Brunet, Jack Michalak, Marcelo Mantecon (7:44.31), Tiago Socarras 1600 (4:10.11) and 800 (1:52.27), Marcelo Mantecon 3200 (8:56.89) New FHSAA State Meet Record; Regional Champions- Tiago Socarras (800-1600), Marcelo Mantecon (3200), John Amador (Pole Vault); District Champions- Diego Magariño (800), Marcelo Mantecon (1600-3200), 4x800 M (J. Ruiz, D. Magariño, M. Brunet, J. Michalak), John Amador (Pole Vault), Alek Jurado (Javelin); New School Records- 4x800 (7:44.31), 400 Hurdles-Carlos Rodriguez-Novoa (55.34), 800- Tiago Socarras (1:47.66), 3200-Marcelo Mantecon (8:49.99), 4x1600-T. Socarras, M. Mantecon, M. Prieguez, M. Brunet (17:38.55); Nike Indoor National Champions- Marcelo Mantecon 5K (14:14.38), Tiago Socarras 1 Mile (4:07.32), 4x1 Mile-J.Ruiz, M.Prieguez, M. Mantecon, T. Socarras (17:06.50). Arcadia Invitational 800 M Champion- Tiago Socarras 1:47.66 #1 time in the country.
Name Gd. Lt.
Andrew Aira 12 4L
Michael Brunet 12 4L
Marcelo Granda-Scott 12 4L
Diego Magariño 12 4L
Marco Prieguez 12 4L
Justin Ruiz 12 4L
Joseph Socarras 12 4L
Jack Xavier Sosa 12 4L
Jonathan Barturen 12 3L
Jeffrey Brunner 12 3L
Lorenzo De Toro 12 3L
Logan Girado 12 3L
Emerson Patmore 12 3L
Antonio Suarez 12 3L
Joshua Sweeney 12 3L
William Allen 11 3L
Ivan Antonio 11 3L
Alejandro Barrios 11 3L
Diego Berga 11 3L
Lucas Cruz 11 3L
Branden de Quesada 11 3L
William Hernandez 11 3L
Matthias Mürrle 11 3L
Carlos Rodriguez Novoa 11 3L
David Saumell 11 3L
Myles-Edison Trapp 11 3L
John Amador 10 3L
Andre Andujar Reyes 10 3L
Name Gd. Lt.
Armando Cruz 10 3L
Marcelo Mantecon 10 3L
Joey Diaz-Quintero 12 2L
Antonio Franyie 11 2L
Aleksandr Jurado 11 2L
Alejandro Tubbs 11 2L
Oliver Anderez 10 2L
Octavio Blandon 10 2L
Davi Bodoh 10 2L
Daniel Careaga 10 2L
Lucas Carrillo 10 2L
Alexander Castillo 10 2L
Benjamin Cirillo 10 2L
Justin Cuellar 10 2L
Santiago Espinosa 10 2L
Luis Garcia-Chacon 10 2L
Richard Gonzalez 10 2L
Diego Gurdian 10 2L
Lucas Lowell 10 2L
Khamal McCrea 10 2L
Andres Mejia 10 2L
Manuel Romaguera 10 2L
Jorge Ros 10 2L
Liam Salom 10 2L
Chase Thompson 10 2L
Michael Zantua 10 2L
Francisco Diaz 12 1L
Brian Iglesias 12 1L
Name Gd. Lt.
Gabriel Lasa 12 1L
Gregory Viejo 12 1L
Rafael Castro 11 1L
Joaquin Otero 11 1L
Lucas Rodriguez Novoa 11 1L
Enrique Garcia 10 1L
Kai Martinez 10 1L
Robert Perez 10 1L
Aiden Rodriguez 10 1L
Alejandro Alvarado 9 1L
Jose Arencibia 9 1L
Julian Bou 9 1L
Cameron De la Osa 9 1L
Andres Diener 9 1L
Sebastian Fernandez 9 1L
Nicolas Garcia 9 1L
Luis Gerstl Gonzalez 9 1L
Benjamin Hernandez 9 1L
Brandon Hernandez 9 1L
Nicholas Jacobellis 9 1L
Ramon Lopez 9 1L
Tomas Lopez Sanabria 9 1L
Lucas Manzano 9 1L
Alejandro Marin 9 1L
Eduardo Marin 9 1L
Andrew Menendez 9 1L
Jack Michalak 9 1L
Arturo Jose Montealegre 9 1L
Name Gd. Lt.
Alexander Morales 9 1L
Santiago Muñiz 9 1L
Ryan Musa 9 1L
Marcelo Perez 9 1L
Jaime Saavedra 9 1L
Sebastian Storni 9 1L
Samuel Tovar 9 1L
Adrian Urrutia 9 1L
Nicholas Veloso 9 1L
Nicholas Zaharewicz 9 1L
Aydan Mckercher 12 1C
Jayden Ramos 12 1C
Kamden Walters 12 1C
Lucas Alvarez 11 1C
Gianfranco Ciura 11 1C
Julian Fornaris 11 1C
Eric Gentzschein 11 1C
Dario Guerra 11 1C
Sergio Hamud 11 1C
Alexander Lowell 11 1C
Daniel Quiñones 11 1C
Maximiliano Rodriguez 11 1C
Javier Salvat 11 1C
Ryan Solares 11 1C
Alejandro Vega 11 1C
Eduardo Costa 10 1C
Dilan De Leon 10 1C
Eduardo Costa 10 1C
1920
Name Gd. Lt.
Dilan De Leon 10 1C
Dominic Espinosa 10 1C
Luca Falcon Viso 10 1C
Anthony Fernandez 10 1C
Alexander Molina 10 1C
Felipe Recio 10 1C
Francisco Recio 10 1C
Rodrigo Sanchez 10 1C
Patrick Burrows 9 1C
Gabriel Cacchione 9 1C
Francisco Irurita Larena 9 1C
Zachary Raposo 9 1C
Henry Rodenberg 9 1C
Lucas Tejada 9 1C
At the beginning of the year I give the team a Track booklet with all our history, records, schedule and motivational quotes. Included is a letter about the upcoming year, which focused on the theme "it will take a moment." A moment where you would have to decide what to do. Little did we know the moment would take 27 hours.
During the season the team was led by the elite squad of distance runners, who through their training day in and out made themselves better and more importantly made each other better. Tiago Socarras, Marcelo Mantecon, Jack Michalak, Armando Cruz, Justin Ruiz, Marco Prieguez, Diego Magariño, Michael Brunet and Nico Veloso were key in the postseason with their performances. But no team is complete without a supporting cast. Our Pole Vaulter group with John Amador, Justin Cuellar, Logan Girado and Alejandro Marin were pivotal to the team's success. The throwers with Alek Jurado, Antonio Suarez, Gregory Viejo, Jaime Saavedra, Diego Gurdian, Lucas Lowell, Joaquin Otero and Aiden Rodriguez provided valuable points throughout the season. The sprinter group led by Carlos Rodriguez-Novoa, DJ Saumell, Luis GarciaChacon, Jeffrey Brunner, Marcelo Perez, Jose Arencibia and Alejandro Alvarado made essential contributions to the hurdles, relays and sprints down the stretch.
All the work we did was in preparation for the State Championship. Our focus at the meets during the regular season was in getting better and not just stacking all events to win those meets. The seeds planted on those meets began to show fruits with the FSU Relays; this was the first time that we won the prestigious meet. From there on the team remained unbeaten by winning the Fr. Ripoll Relays, District, Regional and culminating with a State Championship. The state meet began on Friday May 9th and it would end 27 hours later on May 10th. Delay after delay the team stayed on the moment and focused on the process. This mindset proved to be the key as they performed amazing in each event. Marcelo and Tiago did what the dynamic duo had been doing all year, dominating the competition and showing who are the Kings of Distance. Stepping up their game were Diego Magariño, Michael Brunet, Marco Prieguez, Justin Ruiz and Armando Cruz with those key extra points needed to add to our total. The surprise to most and probably even himself was Jack Michalak, who in the 4x800 hunted down the leading team's third lead to take the lead and then he came back in the 800 placing third, showing the toughness and grit of a determined runner. To seal the deal the person who had to deal with the most delays was John Amador, I believe he ended up warming up three times in two days and at the end he only had one warm-up jump and was locked-in because he cleared the next height and placed 6th garnering three crucial points. This was an amazing display of team effort where everyone had a moment to decide what to do. It was a collection of these moments that made the difference. I do not believe in motivational speeches; our success comes from the trust we have in the work that we do in all we do. This gives us the confidence and courage to perform at the meets.
The credit belongs to the athletes who perform and compete, but it cannot happen without the amazing work done by our assistant coaches Carlos Jimenez, Carlos Flores, Jose Roca Jr., Jonah Hill, Juan Rodriguez and the middle school coaches led by Rebecca Michalak who lay the foundation. These people put into practice the vision of the school in forming Men for Others. As I tell the kids all the time, we can only help them go where they want to go and this is what they wanted. We are glad we had something to do in helping them reach their goal. Special recognition to Frankie Ruiz, who works with these guys in cross-country season.
Thank you to the parents and family members because without your support we would not have achieved what we did this year. This would also not have been possible without the support of our school administration and community who facilitate what we do. All the congratulatory messages from Belen people and even non-Belen people have been very humbling. Thank you for making a dream a reality.
The words Track and Field State Champions will forever be associated with you. Congrats,"We did it!"
Team Record: 13-15
Team Recognition: District Runner-up.
This year brought a lot of up and downs for our team, a new group battling through the challenges of playing the 3rd most difficult strength of schedule in the state. Many lessons were brought by some tough results and some wins as well. Our group kept working and improving to be the best version of ourselves in the post season and we were able to show that. We played our best match in our regional semifinal match; which was a shoot out that was decided in 5 sets. We walked away knowing that we played like a team and the feeling throughout was what we were looking for the whole season.
1998
Head Coach: Jimmy Aguilera Salcedo (14th Year)
Assistant Coaches:
Oriel Dominguez, Carlos Padron ’10, Will Johnson '11 and Zachary Callejas '22
Team Record: 18-7
Team Recognition: District Champions, 1st Place-Belen Invitational.
Individual Recognition: 1st Team All-CountyJuan Franco Perini and Lucas Levy.
Name Gd. Lt.
Tomas Chang 12 4L
Oliver Flores 12 4L
Juan Pablo Sanguino 12 4L
Matthew Sotomayor 12 4L
Juan Carlos Franco Perini 12 3L
Austin Marrero 11 3L
Ignacio Yanes 11 3L
Xavier Caceres 10 3L
Lucas Levy 10 3L
Emil Alireza 10 2L
Nicolas Bethel 10 2L
Eduardo Colitto 10 2L
Oliver de Armas 10 2L
Lucas Diaz 10 2L
Daniel Espinosa 10 2L
Manuel Melcon 10 2L
Aiden Mendieta 10 2L
Lucas Osuna 10 2L
Marcos Perez 10 2L
Jacob Perez 10 2L
Jose Ramon Purroy 10 2L
Joaquin Riera 10 2L
Michael Weglarz 10 2L
Luis Pere 10 1L
Andres Artime 9 1L
Dante D'Alessandria 9 1L
Jean Kasabdji 9 1L
Michael Markert 9 1L
Ricardo Sarria 9 1L
Joseph Shriver 9 1L
Our team faced an unimaginable loss this year with the passing of our beloved teammate Lucas Osuna towards the end of the season. The team decided to continue playing the rest of the season and won a district championship against the 3rd ranked team in the state.
Team Record: 8-0
Team Recognition: District Runner-up (Traditional and Olympic).
Individual Recognition: District Champions-Andres Tirse (139 Lbs.) and Manuel Barcelo (183 Lbs.)
This was the school's first year introducing the sport of weightlifting. We had a very special year that set the bar high for years to come. We went undefeated in the regular season and were district runner-up. We had 10 athletes compete at regional championship with one athlete earning a medal.
est. 1984
Team Record: 11-8
Team Recognition: Gator Duals Finalist, Academic State Champions.
Head Coach: Francis Aguilar (4th Year)
Assistant Coach: Luis Gonzalez
Individual Recognition: Rafael Scott (43-17) Regional Qualifier, Samuel Mazman (32-21) Regional Qualifier, Christian Jurado (22-14) Regional Qualifier, Gustavo Padron (23-19) Regional Qualifier.
Team Roster
Name Gd. Lt.
Emilio Diaz 12 5L
Cesar Aguado 11 4L
Jose Romano 11 4L
Luis Souto 11 4L
Rafael Scott 11 3L
Sebastian Jurado 10 3L
Samuel Mazman 8 3L
Carlos Amaro 10 2L
Christian Jurado 8 2L
Rolando Benitez 11 1L
Gianni Marcy 9 1L
Luca Toledo 9 1L
Logan Usallan 9 1L
Owen Johnson 8 1L
Gustavo Padron 8 1L
Daniel Perez 8 1L
Tito David Suero Taylor 8 1L
Aiden Gonzalez 7 1L
This year the Belen Jesuit wrestling team went 11-8 as they wrestled Florida's top competition. With five 8th graders and a total of seven underclassman in the varsity lineup, the Belen wrestling team looks to learn from their defeats and build on their successes for next season as they will return all but one senior to next year's line up.
The Belen JV Basketball Team capped off an incredible season with a stellar 21-4 record, competing against one of the toughest JV schedules in South Florida. Facing many of the top JV programs in the region, the team consistently proved their skill, grit, and unity. Their performance not only showcased their talent but also set a strong foundation for their future. With this group moving up through the program, there is great excitement and high hopes for what they will bring to the varsity level in the years to come.
est. 2000
Head Coach: Lorenzo Diaz (6th Year)
Assistant Coach: Alex Ferreiro '21
Name Gd.
Lukas Brouwer 9
Sebastian Cruz 9
Dominick Diaz 9
Manuel Gandolfi Vannini 9
Ricardo Gonzalez 9
Joaquin Gonzalez 9
Anthony Hernandez 9
Justin Herrera 9
David Martinez 9
Agustin Morales 9
Justin Parlade 9
Simon Patmore 9
Justin Perez 9
Diego Perezalonso 9
Jose Ignacio Rasco 9
Paolo Roggiero 9
Jadon Schlotzhauer 9
Mihalis Tsavaris 9
Lucas van Oordt 9
Andrew Varona 9
Team Recognition: 12 Gold, 4 Silver, 6 Bronze- Overall Scholastic Sculling State Champions, Overall Sculling State Champions, Overall Scholastic Sweeping State Champions.
Individual Recognition- Freshmen Quads finished 2nd in Sculling States, FSRA Scholastic Sculling State Champs (Freshman 4x), FSRA Scholastic Sweeping State Champs (Freshmen 8 and 2nd Freshman 8), Gold in Under 17 Quad and Bronze Under 16 eight in regionals Gainesville (GA).
The Belen Crew Freshmen Team has participated in 8 regattas competing against clubs and school teams from all over the country and bringing 10 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze medals. This April, Belen Crew added 2 more Scholastic State Championships at the FSRA Sculling and Sweeping State Championships in Sarasota, FL. In addition to the Team Scholastic Sculling State Championship, for the third time in Belen Crew History, we won the Overall Sculling State Championship beating all Schools and Clubs. At the Sculling State Championship, the Freshmen won the Scholastic 4x. Sweeping State Championship, the Freshmen won the Freshmen 8 and 2nd Freshman 8. Now the team prepares for SRAA Nationals in Camden (NJ) and Youth Nationals in Sarasota (FL).
Team Record: 0-6
While our last season's results may not fully reflect the effort, I wanted to acknowledge the incredible dedication of our core group of players. Their consistent commitment and the heart they displayed on the field made me truly proud.
I'm also encouraged that many of these players have returned this spring, bringing with them valuable experience gained from last season's challenges. Their offseason dedication in the weight room suggests they are well-prepared to make significant contributions in the upcoming season.
Assistant Coach: Nicholas Perez-Blanco '18 and Oscar Ortega '16
The Junior Varsity Lacrosse team worked hard this season. There was a vast improvement in the team’s abilities and there are many bright spots amongst the team’s rosters. This year’s team finished the season 5-3-1 and faced off with the top teams in South Florida; playing perennial powerhouses St. Andrews, St. Thomas, Benjamin, as well as St. John Paul, Gulliver, Columbus, and Cardinal Newman. Through a tougher schedule, we pushed the players to be more focused in practice, to spend more time in the weight room, and really work on their lacrosse IQ.
Highlights from this year’s team include our Defense in Agustin Arrieta, Lucas Vich, Santino De Jongh, and Sebastian Acosta; our Goalie Noah Rodriguez; our Defensive Middies Henry Brumfield, Daniel
Nicolas Aviño; and our Offense powered by Matias
and
It was a perfect season for me, even when we could not finish with a perfect record, 10-1 was incredible. From the very first practice to the final whistle in the last penalty of our last game, this team showed what it truly means to fight, to grow, and to believe in each other.
Gold Team Roster
Name Gd.
Sebastian Castelo 10
Joshua Duran 10
Alpha Fleurimond 9
Julian Guerra 10
Joaquin Levin 7
Marcos Martinez 8
Javari McFarlane 8
Jake Mendoza 9
Jake Navarro 10
Justin Otero 10
Ruben Padron 10
Noah Perkins 9
German Rodriguez 7
This season was one of growth, grit, and great potential for our second JV volleyball team. With a mix of returning experience and rising talent, this group showed flashes of brilliance and laid the foundation for something truly special in the years to come. While we didn’t hit every milestone we had hoped for, the season was filled with important lessons, steady improvement, and moments that reminded us of what this team is capable of. Led courageously by two incredibly talented 7th grade setters, and 2 other 8th graders, this group showed maturity beyond their years and proved that leadership isn’t about age—it’s about heart, vision, and effort. Every practice was met with energy and a willingness to work hard. Whether in drills or during tough matches, this team never backed down. They fought for every point, pushed each other to be better, and kept growing together through every challenge. The progress we made this season is something to be proud of, and the potential on this team is undeniable. With their talent, work ethic, and team-first mentality, these players are building toward a bright future—one we’re excited to keep watching unfold.
Head Coach: Nicolas Sosa ’18 (2nd Year)
Gold Team Record: 7-12
Assistant Coach: Roberto Henao '23
Blue Team Record: 5-14
What a season it’s been for our JV volleyball team! Coming into the year with a group made up almost entirely of new players, we embraced the challenge with open minds, eager hearts, and a determination to grow. From the first practice to the final point, this team exceeded expectations and grew into a cohesive, competitive force. Every match was an opportunity to learn, and the progress we made was truly incredible. Our chemistry improved, our confidence soared, and we began to play with purpose, pride, and passion. As the season went on, we didn’t just keep up with the competition—we challenged some of the top programs in Miami and held our own every step of the way.
One of our proudest moments came at the True North Volleyball Classic, where we battled through tough competition and came out with the Silver Trophy. It was a shining example of our resilience, teamwork, and belief in one another. This season was more than just volleyball—it was about building a family, discovering our potential, and laying the groundwork for future success. We are so proud of the growth, effort, and energy each player brought to the court. The future is bright, and this season is just the beginning of something special.
The team finished the season with a 9–7 record, showing resilience and flashes of strong performance but falling short of consistent dominance. Throughout the season, they demonstrated the ability to compete with top-tier opponents, securing key wins that kept them motivated. However, their play on both sides of the ball — particularly in close games — ultimately defined their season. This season offered promise for the direction of the program and several young players emerged as future options for the varsity team.
est. 1996
Name Gd.
Andres Alfonso-Fornos 9
Ethan Baldor 8
Bryan Caballero 8
Marley Caudle 9
Nicholas Escalante Serrao 9
Alpha Fleurimond 9
Ryan Garcia 9
Jorge Garcia-Abreu 9
Patrick Goddard 9
Lucas Gonzalez 9
Nicolas Hernandez 9
Daniel Lima 8
Jake McFarlin 8
Frederick Melgar 9
The freshman team wrapped up the year with a hard-fought 17-win season, showing nothing but grit, growth, and a never-quit mentality. From the beginning of the season, the boys knew they would face adversity every week. While the season had its share of challenges, they showed major improvements on both ends of the court, building chemistry and resilience with every game. Not many coaches have the opportunity to move up with their team, so it was a blessing for me to coach them for two years. After our undefeated season as 8th graders, I had a serious conversation with them about what they were getting into the next year. The gap of speed and the physicality between middle school and high school is very large in basketball. Thus we joined a JV Spring league hosted at Belen and didn’t win a game. However, the goal wasn’t to win games, it was to get better playing as a group and learning the difference between middle school and high school. Because of how well the boys competed, and the positive attitudes that were presented during those losses, we as a coaching staff believed they could compete with those same teams during their freshman season. Out of the 20 games scheduled, we went 6-2 in JV games, completing the season with a 17-3 record. Key players stepped up, new talent emerged, and the foundation was laid for even bigger things ahead. Whether it was locking down on defense, executing under pressure, or bringing the energy every game, this team made it clear that they were ready for the next level.
Justin Alber 8
Audley Bosch 8
Ryan Colmenarez 7
Aiden Cruz 6
Andres de la Vega 8 Jorge Diaz 7
Chase Garciga 6
Nick Garciga 8
Leonardo Gattorno 6
Johnpaul Gonzalez 8
Cristian Guede 7
Walter Izquierdo 6
Julian Jacomino 7
Jay Martinez 7
Dominic Perez 6
Sebastian Perez 8
Matthew Pinero 8
Jon Michael Quijano 8
Carlos Rodriguez 7
Judah Souto 7
Victor Varela 7
Lucas Viera 7
Team Record: 14-4 (ACC Champions)
This team battled all year. After a slow start to the season, these young Wolverines put together an impressive 14-4 season that included a clean sweep of the Catholic League.
est. 1967
Head Coach: Javier Cruz '04 (1st Year)
Assistant Coach: Fr. Vincent Capuano, S.J.
Team Record: 17-1
Team Recognition: ACC Champions Jr. Orange Bowl Champions
Name Gd.
Ethan Alcantara 7
Gustavo Araiza 8
Winston Burris 8
Jordan Diaz 8
Michael Falero 8
Nicolas Fernandez 8
Marcelo Figueroa 8
Gabriel Gonçalves Garcia 8
Matteo Leon 8
Andrew Lima 8
Liam Reynolds 7
Sean Salib 8
Miguel San Martin 8
Johanson Silva 7
The Gold basketball team delivered an incredible season, finishing with a dominant 17-1 record. With relentless effort and strong team chemistry, they captured both the Catholic Athletic League Championship and the Jr. Orange Bowl Championship, showcasing their talent on the biggest stages.
Each player brought energy, focus, and heart to practices and games, building a culture of trust and excellence. From clutch performances to unselfish teamwork, the season was filled with unforgettable moments and growth. Their success is a reflection of their dedication and hard work.
Head Coach:
Juan Carlos Bird Beltran '23 (1st Year)
Assistant Coach: Zack Blain
Team Record: 17-6
Name Gd.
Stefan De Aguirre-Popovic 7
Pietro Gandolfi Vannini 7
Noah Garcia 7
Ignacio Lapadula 7
Gustavo Larrazabal 7
Tomas Lorenzo 7
Mason Marquez 6
Ian Rake 7
German Rodriguez 7
Andres Rosquete 7
Noah Sanchez 7
Charlie Silva 7
Andres Suarez 6
Leroy Torres Hernandez 6
Team Recognition: 6 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze- Overall Scholastic Sculling State Champions, Overall Sculling State Champions, Overall Scholastic Sweeping State Champions.
Individual Recognition: Participated in Varsity Events at States helping contribute to our State Championships, Freshmen Scholastic Sculling State Champions Freshman Quad, 3rd Varsity Eight Scholastic Sweeping State Champions (Varsity Event) Regionals in Gainesville,GA Unders 15 Champions.
The Belen middle school crew team participated in 6 regattas competing against clubs and school teams from all over the country and brought 6 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals. This April, Belen Crew added 2 more Scholastic State Championships at the FSRA Sculling and Sweeping State Championships in Sarasota, FL. In addition to the Team Scholastic Sculling State Championship, for the Third time in Belen Crew History, we won the Overall Sculling State Championship beating all Schools and Clubs. Belen Crew Middle Schoolers participated in the Freshmen 2x, 3rd Varsity Eight events at States helping contribute to our State Championship overall points. The Under 15 eight competed in Gainesville (GA) and are the Regional Champions.
Head Coach: Victor Arrieta ’95 (23rd Year)
Team Recognition:
FLYRA- State Champions; ACC Champions, First Place- Dade County Youth Fair, St. Theresa, Spanish River, Holy Rosary.
Individual Recognition: FLYRA First Team All-State- Andrew Lima, Daniel Garmendia, Dominic de Armas; Andrew Lima- First PlaceACC, St. Theresa and Holy Rosary; Daniel Garmendia- First Place- Dade County Youth Fair. First Team All-ACC- Andrew Lima, Daniel Garmendia, Dominic de Armas, Jake Rubiera, Adrian Diverio, David Jaramillo and Antonio Hernandez.
Name Gd.
Joaquin Alemany 8
Daniel Biggs 8
Jacob Biggs 8
Gianni Boria 8
Mateo Cardenal 7
Nicholas Cofiño 7
Lucas Conde 8
Nicholas De Angulo 7
Dominic de Armas 8
Sebastian De Oliveira 6
Marco De Solo 8
Diego Diaz 8
Julian Diaz 8
Adrian Diverio 7
Michelangelo Durante 7
Alejandro Garcia-Chacon 8
Daniel Garmendia 8
Daniel Gonzalez 8
Antonio Hernandez 8
Diego Herrera 7
David Jaramillo 8
Jacob Jasinski 6
Sabino Jauregui 7
Andrew Lima 8
Juan Jose Payares 8
Gabriel Perez 7
Pedro Raimundez 7
Liam Reynolds 7
Christian Robaina 7
Rafael Rodriguez 8
Jose Rovira 7
Jake Rubiera 6
Domenico Stasi 8
Nicholas Timiraos 7
Mathias Urdaneta Esis 7
Dylan Yanes 7
The Belen Jesuit middle school cross country team continued in it's historic tradition, capturing the FLYRA State Championship (9th), the Dade County Youth Fair title (28th), and the All Catholic Conference crown. From the first race to the final stretch of the season, our runners showcased relentless determination, discipline, and unity. Led by the amazing group of runners Andrew Lima, Daniel Garmendia, Dominic de Armas, Jake Rubiera, Adrian Diverio, David Jaramillo, Antonio Hernandez, Joaquin Alemany, Mateo Cardenal, Michelangelo Durante, Christian Robaina, Alejandro Garcia-Chacon, and Mathias Urdaneta, each meet reflected the hard work and preparation poured into the season, as every athlete contributed to our collective success.
Inspired by our theme of being fierce and strong like a Wolverine, our team embodied the spirit of resilience and tenacity. Whether facing tough competition and challenging heat and courses, we refused to back down. This season wasn’t just about trophies—it was about building a brotherhood, pushing beyond limits, and setting a standard of excellence for years to come. The legacy of this championship season will inspire future Wolverines to race with the same passion and pride. Thank you to all the parents who travelled all over the state to help make our team better. Your dedication and commitment to the team is invaluable as we can only be successful with your help.
Head Coach:
Carlos Rodriguez '96 (1st Year)
Assistant Coaches:
Manuel Feijoo ’89,
Tony Gonzalez '89, Ralph Desantis ’20, Alexis Gonzalez '92
Daniel Martinez '96
Oliver Benitez '96
Jimmy Newmeyer '01
Dcn. Ralph Gazitua
Oliver Alonso 8
Christopher Alvarez 7
Ethan
Jonathan Borgert 8
Nicolas Caballero 8 Sebastian Campo 7
Ian Chaluja 8
Lucas Cordero 8
Giancarlo Correa 7
Magdiel Cortez 8
Kellen Crocquet 8
Connor Cueto 8
Gavin de Oliveira 7
Christian Diaz 7
Jorge Diaz 7
Nicolas Dominguez 7
Maximo Fortun 8
Vicente Garcia 8
Guillermo Garcia-Tuñon 8
Gavin Gazitua 8
Johnpaul Gonzalez 8
Michael Gonzalez 8
Alexis Gonzalez 7
Cristian Guede 7
Austin Hock 7
Pedro Irurita 7
Julian Jacomino 7
Aaron Johnson 8
Owen Johnson 8
Jose Maria Lacasa 8
Matthew Llama 7
Ryan Martinez 8
Sergio Masvidal 8
Jack Mauri 7
Jake McFarlin 8
Marcos Mestre 7
Angelo Mora-Echeverry 8
Giancarlo Morales 8
Gustavo Padron 8
Eduardo Penna Moreira 7
Lucca Pozo 8
est. 1994
Team Record: 4-3
After a rocky start and two early loses, the team rallied to win four in a row, including blowout victories against University School (34-0), Coral Springs Charter (35-14) and Somerset Canyons (27-6). Despite losing the bowl game in a nail bitter to Westminster, the team really showed heart, determination and teamwork to overcome adversity and end with a winning record.
Name Gd.
Justin Alber 8
Gustavo Araiza 8
Archer Areces 6
Iñaki Ayo 7
Federico Betancourt 7
Juan Broche 6
Santiago Carrion 6
Patrick Chagui 6
Jonathan Crews 6
Lucas Cruz-Alvarez 7
Stefan De Aguirre-Popovic 7
Benjamin Falsetto 6
Sebastian Fernandez 8
Lorenzo Ferreira Malha 8
Christian Freyre 6
Alexander Freyre 6
Liam Garza-Bueron 7
Juan Grisolia 6
Daniel Hernandez 6
Diego Hernandez 6
Jack Herrera 6
Miquel Juan-Urrutia 6
Luke Mofsky 7
Christopher Moya 8
Andres Pappaterra 8
Jon Michael Quijano 8
Zev Quraishi 8
Logan Rodriguez 6
Mauricio Rodriguez 6
Jose Rovira 7
Marcello Toledo 7
Jorge Velazquez 7
Maximiliano Villamil 7
Thomas Zur 6
Head Coach: Javier Gonzalez (3rd Year)
Assistant Coaches: Raymond Melcon and Robby De Paz
Team Record:
Team Recognition: Dade County Youth Fair Champions, ACC Champions.
Gold Team Roster
Name Gd.
Oliver Alonso 8
Christopher Alvarez 7
Sebastian Baez Duran 8
Connery Bligh 6
Ian Chaluja 8
Robert Chisholm 8
Lucas Cordero 8
Chase Cosgrove 8
Nicolas Coto 8
Eric del Pino 8
Luca Fernandez 8
Francisco Fernandez 8
Joaquin Garcia 6
Alejandro Garcia 8
Guillermo Garcia-Tuñon 8
Lucas Gonzalez 8
Michael Gonzalez 8
Carlos Jimenez 8
Christian Jurado 8
Jack Mauri 7
Maximus Panosso 7
Lucca Pozo 8
Reyner Prussing 8
Joshua Serra 8
Santiago Sicilia 7
Esteban Suarez 8
Marcello Toledo 7
Oliver Vazquez 8
Blue Team Roster
Name Gd.
Cristian Millan Vargas 6
Jagger Mustelier 6
Shiam Nawalrai 6
Eduardo Penna Moreira 7
Jack Perez 6
Aureliano Pinilla-Blanco 8
Sebastian Pochulu 6
Rafael Rodriguez 8
Mauricio Rodriguez 6
Sebastian Sanchez 8
Gabriel Santos 6
Gianluca Serman 8
Joshua Tariq 8
Guillermo Vadia 6
Andres Vergara 6
Oliver Weiss 6
Gold Team Summary:
The Middle School Gold team truly came together this year. We finished the season 4-24 and had some serious battles on the field. Most of the games were decided by 1 goal so this team played in high-pressure games and succeeded when faced with a challenge. Many players stepped up their game on and off the field and thrived at the opportunity to showcase the skills they have been working on. It was a fun season, and we look forward to taking the field as a team next year! This year’s offense was led by Michael Gonzalez, AJ Garcia, Paco Fernandez, Luca Fernandez, and Connery Bligh. The midfield was controlled by Nicolas Coto, Christian Jurado, and Ian Chaluja. The boom was brought by defensemen Oliver Vazquez, Eric Del Pino, Lucas Cordero, Joaquin Garcia, and by Josh Serra in the pipes.
Blue Team Summary:
This team is a success story to write books about. 50 players were on the blue team this year and the team finished with a 6-3-2 record. This team was made up of 85% of players who were brand new to lacrosse. So their ability to learn the rules and gain the skills required to play a new sport must be commended. It was an exciting season and the game that will be remembered most was the first game against Keys Panthers. The boys were nervous and had no idea of what a game of lacrosse looked like, but they flew around the field, passing, catching, and scoring non-stop. They won in their first game, and we could tell that they had caught the lacrosse bug and were hooked on the sport for the rest of the season. We hope to see you all again next year!
Some of our top players this year were: Connery Bligh, Nico Jurado, Joaquin Garcia, Emiliano Corona, Daniel Garmendia, Aurelio Pinilla, Eduardo Penna Moreira, and Liam Ceide.
Head Coach: David Fermin (5th Year)
Assistant Coach: Waldo Toyos '19
Gold Team Record: 11-3-1 (ACC Champions)
Head Coach: Lucas Herran '22 (1st
It was a very good season despite having a difficult start. From the tryouts, we received many players with great talent, and it was difficult to select both teams. We tried to make them both competitive. We won many games, but we also lost and learned from those defeats, improving match by match.
This was a longer season compared to previous years, which gave us the opportunity to train more and get to know each other better. Every player had the chance to showcase their talents and contribute to the team. A true brotherhood was formed both on and off the field, even though there were occasional moments of indiscipline and lack of sportsmanship—especially in victory. These moments reminded us of the importance of humility and respect, and of the need to keep learning from defeats.
Our motto throughout the season was God is good. Before and after every match, we prayed together to thank God for the opportunity to do what we love most—play soccer. This spirit of gratitude kept us grounded and united as a team.
Throughout the season, the team showed steady growth, and we played with joy and responsibility, knowing that we can still improve in every aspect. Our efforts and commitment led us to a record of 11 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie, and to becoming champions of the ACC tournaments.
The future of Belen is bright—as long as we continue to correct our mistakes and compete not only to win, but to pursue excellence within the demands of the most popular and beautiful sport in the world. Always putting God first, we end this season having grown in Humility, Ambition, and Attitude: the true marks of a championship team.
Team Record: 6-1
Team Recognition: Dade County Youth Fair Champions.
Esteban Alvarado 8
Alfredo Araya 6
James Audy 6
Lucas Cardona 8
Javier Chinchilla 8
Andres Conill 7
Alexander Cuetara 7
Alexander Davila 6
Andrew Del Amo 6
David DiLorenzo 6
Michael Dovales 6
Michelangelo Durante 7
Sebastian Emmanuelli 6
Jose Espinosa 8
Kevin Fernandez 8
Martin Franco 6
Aramis Garcia 6
Jayden Garcia 8
Andres Garmendia 8
Jorge Gonzalez 8
Juan Grisolia 6
Tomas Hanania 6
Jack Herrera 6
The season went really well led by Jayden Garcia and all of the swimmers marked their best performance in any event. The team won the Dade Youth Championship showing the great improvement and fighting hard to keep our title.
Team Record: 2-4
Name Gd.
Alan Alonso 7
Nicholas Amador 8
Archer Areces 6
Andres Conill 7
Charles de Armas 7
Gabriel de la O 7
Adrian Diverio 7
Sebastian Folmer 7
Santiago Garcia 6
Cristian Gil-Cabada 7
Alejandro Gonzalez Saad 8
Nicolas Hernandez 7
Diego Hinestrosa 8
Aaron Johnson 8
Nicolas Kirkpatrick 7
Sebastian Kleszczewski 8
Carlos Lima 7
Andre Lorenzo 7
Marco Martinez 7
Nicolas Mayendia Hidalgo 8
Nicholas Mena 6
Ryu Mendez 7
Enzo Mikulski 7
Christopher Moya 8
Renato Obando 8
Juan Jose Payares 8
Nicholas Penarredonda 7
Fahd Quraishi 8
Armando Requejo Pares 6
Gio Rico 6
Alejandro Rodriguez 6
Jordi Rodriguez 7
Nicholas Sanchez 7
Gabriel Sanchez 7
Antonio Valcarcel 8
Luis Velasquez 8
Jorge Velazquez 7
Jack Vieito 6
Middle school tennis saw great development over the course of the season. Our practices were always challenging and fun with many players making significant improvements. Several players started their tennis journey for the first time, giving a new sport a try and being valuable members of the team environment. This is a team that will continue to get stronger as the years go by.
est. 1990
Head Coach: Rebecca Michalak (4th Year)
Assistant Coaches: Carlos Flores ’11, Jose E. Roca, Jr. ’13, Augusto Fonte ’15 , Javier Cruz ’04, Carlos Salvat '22
Team Recognition: ACC Champions, 1st Place- All Catholic Invite, Respect Life Invite, All-Saints Invite, Holy Rosary Invite, and Ave Maria Invite.
Name Gd.
Joaquin Alemany 8
Matias Anderez 7
Lucas Anderson 7
Nicolas Angulo 8
Carlos Benitez 8
Jacob Biggs 8
Daniel Biggs 8
Gianni Boria 8
Matias Carballo 7
Mateo Cardenal 7
Joaquin Cirillo 7
Lucas Conde 8
Magdiel Cortez 8
Christopher Cuesta 7
Nicholas De Angulo 7
Gabriel De Arce 7
Dominic de Armas 8
Marco De Solo 8
Julian Diaz 8
Diego Diaz 8
Adrian Diverio 7
Michelangelo Durante 7
Maximo Fortun 8
Vicente Garcia 8
Gabriel Garcia 8
Daniel Garmendia 8
Gavin Gazitua 8
Daniel Gonzalez 8
Joseph Guerra 7
Antonio Hernandez 8
Diego Herrera 7
David Jaramillo 8
Aaron Johnson 8
Andrew Lima 8
Jacob Llau 7
Marcus Lowell 8
Jack Mauri 7
Marcos Mestre 7
Angelo Mora-Echeverry 8
Maximus Panosso 7
Individual Recognition: Aaron Johnson- 3rd place at State Meet in 200m Hurdles and 4th in the 100m Hurdles; Magdiel Cortez- 8th place in the State Meet in the 200m Hurdles; Carlos Benitez: CAL Champion in the 100m/400m; Daniel Garmendia- 800m/1600m CAL Champion; 4x100m relay CAL Champions; 4x800 CAL Champions; Angelo Mora Echeverry- CAL Discus/Shot Put Champion.
This year's team continued the strong tradition of our program by training hard and consistently demonstrating great sportsmanship. More importantly, they supported one another like brothers, always encouraging, pushing, and celebrating together through the ups and downs. The season started later than usual, but the team didn’t miss a beat, opening their season with a win at the All Catholic Invitational. They continued their dominance by going undefeated in the Catholic Athletic League and were crowned ACC Champions. The postseason continued for several athletes who qualified for the FLYRA State Championship. Despite the flu affecting the team, they persisted. Aaron Johnson led the way, placing 3rd in the 200m hurdles and 4th in the 100m hurdles. Magdiel Cortez also contributed by placing 8th in the 200m hurdles. Overall, they had fun, gave their best, and represented our school with class. We’re proud of everything they accomplished this season, and we know the experience and bonds they built will carry them far, on and off the track.
Record: 0-8
Gold Team Season Summary
This season has been one to remember for our Middle School Gold Volleyball Team — a team made up mostly of 8th graders who not only played with heart but truly embodied what it means to be a team. From the very first day of tryouts, it was clear this group was going to be special. They showed up every day with focus, drive, and a love for the game that made coaching them not just rewarding — but an absolute joy. Over the course of the season, they went undefeated with a perfect 14-0 record only dropped two sets all season long, which speaks volumes about their consistency and competitive spirit.
They went on to win the ACC Championship Tournament — a moment that was the culmination of months of effort, long practices, and a bond that grew stronger with each match. To make this season all that more impressive, I have four of these young men, two eighth graders and two seventh graders play for me on JV this season, which speaks volumes to their talent and love for the sport. Thank you boys for a very fun and memorable season.
Blue Team Season Summary
The team displayed resilience and determination throughout the season. They approached each match with effort, discipline, and a strong team spirit. Despite challenges, they remained focused and committed, improving with every game. Their growth and teamwork made the season a memorable one.
Head Coach: Carlos Padron '10 (2nd Year)
Assistant Coaches: Oriel Dominguez, Will Johnson '11 and Zachary Callejas '22
Gold Team Roster
Name Gd.
Eduardo Caceres 8
Paolo Candia de Sousa 8
Patrick Fals 8
Gabriel Flores 8
Jorge Gonzalez 8
Javier Guzman 8
Jose Huerta 8
Jean Kasabdji 9
Federico Lopez 7
John Luca Monteiro 8
Justin Novoa 8
Christopher Penate 7
Blue Team Roster
Name Gd.
Mateo Aiza Feitosa 7
Lucas Alarcon 8
Sebastian Benson 7
Costas Corral 6
Amadeo Esteva 8
Sebastian Folmer 7
Ignacio Garcia-Chacon 6
Pablo Gutierrez 7
Jorge Hernandez 7
Louis Martinez 6
Pierre Martinez 7
Max Mauri 6
Javier Pena 7
Felipe Purroy 7
Gabriel Sanchez 7
Gold Team Season Summary: The Belen middle school gold team accomplished another undefeated season. The team has not lost a game in 4 years, an amazing streak.
Blue Team Season Summary:
A great season for a team of mostly 6th and 7th graders who were new to the sport of water polo. Looking forward to watching these athletes grow in the upcoming years.
Team Record: 2-1
Team Roster
Name Gd.
Pedro Vieira 8
Aiden Bonzon 7
Sebastian Bonzon 7
Lucas Cespedes 7
Aiden Gonzalez 7
Alec Gonzalez 7
Sabino Jauregui 7
Christopher Jorge 7
Christopher Lopez 7
Andres Benitez 6
Caleb Boigris 6
Santiago Carrion 6
Alejandro Franyie 6
Nicholas Jurado 6
Shiam Nawalrai 6
Mason Tuff 6
Daniel Vargas 6
Carlos Villares 6
This is the 2nd year of an official middle school wrestling program and our numbers continue to grow. We are excited for the direction of the program as we continue to try to grow the sport in our community.
Team Record: 7-3-1
Head Coach: Victor Arrieta ’95 (23rd Year)
Team Recognition: First Place- St. Theresa, Holy Rosary, Dade County Youth Fair JV, Musketeer.
Name Gd.
Guillermo Aguayo 6
Juan Carlos Alexander 6
Raj Chanda 6
Eduardo Creel Camara 6
Aiden Cruz 6
Luca de la Calle 6
Sebastian De Oliveira 6
Lincoln Florio 6
Martin Franco 6
Alexander Freyre 6
Christian Freyre 6
Manuel Gomez 6
Nicholas Gutierrez 6
Jacob Jasinski 6
Loyman Marin 6
Niberto Moreno 6
Guillermo Moreno 6
Alejandro Rodriguez 6
Jake Rubiera 6
Jose Sosa 6
Tommaso Stasi 6
Vittorio Stasi 6
The Belen Jesuit 6th Grade cross country team had an unforgettable season, finishing undefeated and showcasing extraordinary determination, discipline, and unity. From the first race to the last, the young Wolverines ran with heart, often pulling ahead early and never looking back. Each runner contributed to the team’s success, whether by scoring points, pushing a teammate in practice, or cheering from the sidelines. Their relentless work ethic and brotherhood turned potential into performance, making every meet a testament to their growth and grit.
The team leaned on their faith and each other through the hot afternoon runs, tough workouts, and the pressure of competition. Their trust in the process— and in one another—carried them across each finish line with strength and pride. The team was led by Jake Rubiera, Jacob Jasinski, Vittorio Stasi, Sebastian de Oliveira, Jose Sosa, Tommaso Stasi, Luca de la Calle, Raj Chanda who at one point or another were in the top 7 in a race. As they celebrated their undefeated record, it wasn’t just the medals that mattered, but the lessons learned, the bonds formed, and the journey taken together under the Belen tradition of excellence.
Thank you to all the parents for all their support and commitment to the team during the season. Special recognition to Aiden Cruz who despite being injured most of the season was a valuable asset during all the meets as a second coach. Stay fierce and strong Wolverines.
Name Gd.
Marco Alvarez 6
Carlos Andion 6
Mateo Antonini 6
Gabriel Jose Arias 6
Matias Arteaga 6
Lucas Benson 6
Sebastian Bertran 6
Gabriel Blanco 6
Maximo Botero 6
Braxton Brito 6
Benjamin Brito 6
Santiago Carrion 6
Liam Ceide 6
Javier Cento 6
Christian Cento 6
Christopher Coello 6
Manuel Coroalles 6
Costas Corral 6
Darien Cruz 6
Gonzalo De La Fuente 6
Richard Duran 6
Benjamin Falsetto 6
Alejandro Franyie 6
Julian Garbati 6
Joaquin Garcia 6
Chase Garciga 6
Jose Garrido 6
Andres Gonzalez 6
Daniel Hernandez 6
James Hogan 6
Assistant Coaches: Miguel Perez ‘87, Tony Alonso '87, Alex Llama '99, Jorge Garcia '86, Tommy Mauri '92, Alex Franyie '01 and Luis Perez '77
Team Record: 2-2-1
We couldn’t be prouder of this team — every single player gave their heart, learned the game, and showed incredible growth from the first day of practice to our final game. Many of these kids were new to football, but you’d never know it by how they came together, supported one another, and fought every snap. The progress we saw, in skills, character and teamwork, was a result of their dedication all season. Their first season is just the beginning — their future, both in football and in life, is bright, and I can’t wait to see what they achieve next.
The coaches discussed how to hand out awards for the season, and it was not an easy choice as there are so many deserving. We had a lot of special plays in the season: Dom, Joaquin, Shiam, McDowell, Louis giving us solid O-line play; Lucas Salas breaking the Ransom game open with an 80 yard run, that happened in part because of a great downfield block by his teammate Blake Seits. Mason always leading our team with hardnose football and being our pregame hype man; Jimmy Hogan and Liam handling linebacker duties; and finally, Wendelken with the long TD catch and run and Tony Suarez closing out our season with his interception against Gulliver.
These are just some of the names that come to mind. More than anything this team and class of 2031 really came together as teammates on the field and brothers off of it.
Gold Head Coach: Daniel Corzo '19 (1st Year)
Assistant Coach: Elio Guerra
Gold Team Record: 9-0-1
Team Roster
Head Coach: Renzo Effio '02 (1st Year)
Team Record: 10-3-0 It was a successful season from every point of view, both in terms of sports and in the learning experience for the entire group. Our record in the end was 10-3-0 and we scored a total of 53 goals in those 13 games. Overall the team played with heart and respect for the game every single day and it was an honor to coach them.
est. 1990
Head Coach: Rebecca Michalak (4th Year)
Assistant Coaches: Carlos Flores ’11, Jose E. Roca, Jr. ’13, Augusto Fonte ’15, Javier Cruz ’04, and Carlos Salvat '22
Team Recognition: 1st Place- All Catholic Invite, Respect Life Invite, All-Saints Invite and Holy Rosary Invite.
Name Gd.
Guillermo Aguayo 6
Juan Carlos Alexander 6
Lucas Benson 6
Benjamin Brito 6
Braxton Brito 6
Raj Chanda 6
Christopher Coello 6
Aiden Cruz 6
Darien Cruz 6
Alessandro De Mori 6
Sebastian De Oliveira 6
Richard Duran 6
Lincoln Florio 6
Martin Franco 6
Julian Garbati 6
Santiago Garcia 6
Nicolas Gonzalez Saad 6
Xavier Guerra 6
Jacob Jasinski 6
Loyman Marin 6
Marcos McDowell 6
Michael McDowell 6
Adriano Mora-Echeverry 6
Guillermo Moreno 6
Mariano Mosquera 6
Alejandro Permuy 6
Sebastian Pochulu 6
Logan Rodriguez 6
Alejandro Rodriguez Clemente 6
Tomas Rodriguez Novoa 6
Jake Rubiera 6
Lucas Salas 6
Blake Seits 6
Daniel Sepulveda 6
Jose Sosa 6
Tommaso Stasi 6
Vittorio Stasi 6
Mark Toribio 6
Our 6th grade track team went undefeated this year, winning every meet with a combination of talent and heart. From the first practice to the final race, this group showed what can be accomplished through focus and hard work. Whether it was on the track, during relays, or cheering each other on from the sidelines, these athletes supported one another every step of the way. Leading the team was Jake Rubiera, who didn’t lose a single event all season. He was also the only 6th grader to represent the team at the state meet, competing in both the 4x800 relay and the 1500m.
Ultimately, every member of the team contributed to this season’s success. Across the board, we saw tremendous growth by the end of the season, with many athletes achieving personal bests on the field and on the track. This team has laid a strong foundation for the future, and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish next year.
Baseball
Andres de la Vega
Sebastian Perez
Basketball
Ethan Alcantara
Winston Elijah Burris
Tomas Lorenzo
Noah Sanchez
CrossCountry
Andrew Lima
Daniel Garmendia
FlagFootball
Levi Guerra
Alejandro Casanueva
Golf
Christopher Moya
Sebastian Fernandez
Soccer
Francisco Fernandez
Alejandro Garcia-Chacon
Giancarlo Morales
Sergio Masvidal
TrackandField
Antonio Hernandez
Angelo Mora-Echeverry
Volleyball
Javari McFarlane
Alejandro Gonzalez-Saad
Tomas Madrigal
Gustavo Larrazabal
FHSAA Sunshine All-Sports Award (5) 2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017
Basketball (1) 2023
FHSAA State Champions (34)
Cross Country (16)
1995, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Soccer (3)
2016, 2021, 2022
Swimming & Diving (7)
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 Tennis (1)
2017
Track and Field (2) 2007, 2025
Water Polo (4)
2009, 2015, 2016, 2022
FHSAA State Runner-Up (17) Baseball (1)
2003
Cross Country (8) 1978, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2009 Football (1)
2009
Swimming & Diving (3) 2005, 2014, 2016 Track & Field (2) 2021, 2023
Water Polo (2) 2013, 2023
FHSAA Academic State Champions Overall Award 2019-2020
FHSAA Academic State Champions (44) Baseball (3) 2021, 2023, 2024
Basketball (8)
2008, 2009, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 Bowling (1)
2012
Cross Country (2) 2019, 2020
Football (10)
2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025 Soccer (7)
2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Tennis (2) 2020, 2021
Track & Field (4) 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
Volleyball (1)
2009
Water Polo (1)
2020
Wrestling (5)
2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
FHSAA Regional Champions (64)
Baseball- 2003, 2007, 2016 (3)
Basketball- 1977, 1978, 2023 (3)
Cross Country- 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (28)
Football- 2009 (1)
Soccer- 2011, 2016, 2021, 2022 (4)
Swimming & Diving- 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020 (12) Tennis -2011, 2013, 2017 (3)
Track and Field- 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2022, 2024, 2025 (7)
Volleyball- 2019 (1)
Water Polo- 2022, 2023 (2)
FHSAA District Champions (196)
Baseball- 1981, 1982, 1983, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2021, 2022 (11)
Basketball- 1967, 1968, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983, 2004, 2005,2022, 2023, 2025 (11)
Bowling- 2020, 2023, 2024 (3)
Cross Country- 1970, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (43)
Football- 2005, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 (8) Golf- 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2024 (6) Lacrosse- 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (8) Soccer- 1980, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2014,2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024 (13)
Swimming & Diving- 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (25)
Tennis- 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2023, 2024, 2025 (7) Track and Field- 1974, 1975, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025 (31)
Volleyball- 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 (6)
Water Polo- 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (15) Wrestling- 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2007, 2022 (D), 2022, 2023 (9)
Florida Dairy Farmers Players of the Year Cross Country
Elliot Clemente (2011) Javier Vento (2020) Marcelo Mantecon (2024)
Soccer
Francisco de la Camara (2016)
Swimming & Diving Carlos Omaña (2010)
Water Polo
Ryan Guso (2015)
Pablo Kurzan (2016) Carlos Veccio (2022)
Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team
David Fager (2016)
Matthew Bryan (2020)
Joseph Ruiz (2024)
Marco Prieguez (2025) Adrian Muelle (2025)
Miami Herald Major Sports Award 2006-2007, 2009-2010, 2015-2016
Miami Herald All-Dade Male Athlete of the Year
3A-1A Guillermo Echarte 2007-2008
9A-7A Donald Chaney Jr. 2016-2017
9A-7A Donald Chaney Jr. 2017-2018
7A-5A Javier Vento 2020-2021
Miami Herald Miami-Dade Coach of the Year
Richard Stuart 2009-2010 Gaston "Chachi" Rodriguez 2022-2023
FHSAA Individual State Champions (80)
1983- Eric Alvarez (Cross Country)
1984- Eric Alvarez (Track & Field) 2 Miles
1984- Eric Alvarez (Cross Country)
1985- Eric Alvarez (Track & Field) 2 Miles
1991- Michael Covert (Swimming) 500 Free
1993- Ignacio Garcia (Track & Field) Pole Vault
1996- Erik Montalvo (Track & Field) 1600
1997- Jorge Vigo (Wrestling) 152 Lbs.
1998- Edward Acosta (Cross Country)
1999- Edward Acosta (Track & Field) 3200
2001- Ivan Enriquez (Wrestling) 130 Lbs.
2002- Jeffrey Vivo (Swimming) 50 Free
2002- Jason Machado (Wrestling) 112 Lbs.
2002- David Bouza (Wrestling) 152 Lbs.
2003- Jeffrey Vivo (Swimming) 100 Free
2003- Jason Machado (Wrestling) 119 Lbs.
2003- Jose Garcia (Track & Field) 1600
2004- Jason Machado (Wrestling) 125 Lbs.
2004- Javier Garcia-Tuñon (Track & Field) 110-300 Hurdles
2006- 400 Yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (C. Araque, S. Orozco, P. Morejon, R. Zomerfeld)
2006- 200 yd. Medley Relay (Swimmimg) (C. Araque, P. Arenson, S. Orozco, P. Morejon)
2006- 200 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (C. Araque, S. Orozco, P. Morejon, A. Simauchi)
2006- Carlos Araque (Swimming) 100 Breast
2007- Andrew Jacobs (Track & Field) 300 Hurdles
2007- 4x800 M Relay (Track & Field) (D. Silva, R. Aran, J. Zamparelli, J. Oliver)
2007- 200 yd. Medley Relay (Swimming) (C. Araque,C. Omaña, V. Lopez-Cantera, S. Orozco)
2007- Carlos Araque (Swimming) 100 Breast
2008- 400 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (P. Morejon, A. Vazquez, J. Ballestas,C. Omaña)
2008- 200 yd. Medley Relay (Swimming) (C. Omaña, JC Lopez, P. Morejon, J. Ballestas)
2008- Carlos Omaña (Swimming) 200 IM 2009- 400 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (C. Omaña, J. Ballestas, A. Vazquez, M. Long) 2009- 200 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (A. Vazquez, M. Long, P. Grenet, D. Pigot) 2009- Andres Vazquez (Swimming) 200 Free-100 Fly 2009- Carlos Omaña (Swimming) 200 IM-500 Free 2010- Esteban Gomez- Rivera (Wrestling) 119 Lbs. 2010- 4x100 M. Relay (Track & Field) (J. Rodriguez, P. Alvarez, N. Menocal, N. Platt) 2010- Pablo Alvarez (Track & Field) 300 Hurdles 2010- 400 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (A. Vazquez, C. Omaña, J. Ballestas, M. Long) 2010- 200 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (A. Vazquez, C. Omaña, J. Ballestas, M. Long) 2010- Julian Ballestas (Swimming) 100 Free 2010- Andres Vazquez (Swimming) 100 Fly 2010- Carlos Omaña (Swimming) 200 IM-500 Free 2011- Elliot Clemente (Cross Country) 2012- Esteban Gomez-Rivera (Wrestling) 126 Lbs. 2012- Julian Ballestas (Swimming) 200 Free 2012- 200 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (J. Ballestas, R. Guso, E. Banciella, T. Avallone) 2012- 400 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (J. Perez-Costa, J. Alvarez, R. Guso, J. Ballestas) 2013- 4x800 M Relay (Track & Field) (D. Rojo, A. Isaac, O. Rosete. A. Lopez) 2013- 200 yd. Medley Relay (Swimming) (B. de Pawlikowski, M. Lopez, A. Carriazo, R. Guso) 2013- 400 yd. Freestyle Relay (Swimming) (R. Guso, J. Perez-Costa, A. Carriazo, B. de Pawlikowski) 2013- Boleck de Pawlikowski (Swimming) 100 Back 2014- 200 yd. Medley Relay (Swimming) (A. Carriazo, B. Lima, D. Simpson, M. Garcia del Pozo) 2015- Julian Ramirez (Wrestling) 138 Lbs. 2015- 200 yd. Medley Relay (Swimming) (A. Carriazo, J. Ramirez, D. Simpson, M. Garcia del Pozo) 2016- Aitor Fungairiño (Swimming) 200-500 Free 2017- Don Chaney (Track & Field) High Jump 2017- Aitor Fungairiño (Swimming) 200-500 Free 2018- Don Chaney (Track & Field) High Jump 2018- Javier Vento (Cross Country) 2018- Andres Wong (Swimming) 200 Free 2019- Don Chaney (Track & Field) High Jump 2020- Javier Vento (Cross Country) 2021- Javier Vento (Track & Field) 1600-3200 2022- Adam Magoulas (Track & Field) 1600 2023- 4x800 M Relay (Track & Field) (J. Ruiz, R. Leon, M. Mantecon,T. Socarras)
2023- Tiago Socarras (Track and Field) 1600 2023- Lorenzo Rodriguez (Golf)
2024- Tiago Socarras (Track and Field) 1600 2024- Christopher De Angulo (Swimming) 100 Breast 2024- Marcelo Mantecon (Cross Country)
2025- 4x800 M Relay (Track & Field) (D. Magariño, M. Brunet, J. Michalak, M. Mantecon)
2025- Marcelo Mantecon (Track & Field) 3200 2025- Tiago Socarras (Track and Field) 1600-800
The Belen Jesuit Athletic Department would like to thank all of our student-athletes, coaches and parents for their dedication to hard work throughout the year. The excellent results of this year’s athletic program are due to your positive spirit of competition and commitment to excellence for the Greater Glory of God.
Special Congratulations to our FHSAA State Champions
Cross Country and Track & Field
FSRA State Champions Crew
