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April 29, 2010 - Cougars defeat Bucs for District Championship
BY: J.T. WILCOX (Miami Herald)
Killian secured its first District 16-6A championship since 2005 with a 4-3 win over South Dade at Southridge.
Gabriel Llanes went six innings, allowing four hits, striking out six. Julian Santos, a UM signee, went 2 for 3. Mark Armenteros closed the game to pick up his fifth save. After South Dade cut the lead to one run, it loaded the bases.
But Armenteros got cleanup hitter Richie Gonzalez to ground into a double play to end the game.
"The guys have really come together and to win the district championship and beat an amazingly resilient and well-coached team is huge for us," Killian coach Angel Herrera said.
The Cougars (17-7) host the loser of Friday's District 15-6A final between Columbus and Ferguson in the regional quarterfinals. That game will be played Tuesday at Killian at 4 p.m. The Cougars have lost only twice at home in the past three-plus seasons.
April 28, 2010 - Santos, Cougars advance to District Championship Game
BY: ANDRE C. FERNANDEZ (Miami Herald)
Julian Santos gave himself and his teammates just what they needed Tuesday night.
Santos, a University of Miami signee, blasted a pair of home runs to lead the Killian baseball team to a 5-3 victory over Palmetto in a District 16-6A semifinal at Robbie Smith Field at Southridge.
The Cougars (16-7) eliminated Palmetto and advanced to Thursday's district championship game against South Dade, which ousted Southridge earlier in the day.
"I was seeing the fastball well, and I wasn't fooled at all at the plate," Santos said. "It was a perfect day."
Palmetto, which swept the two regular-season meetings, rallied from a 5-0 deficit in the seventh inning to win 7-5 in the previous encounter. Killian pitcher Andrew Grifol didn't allow another comeback as he threw a complete game, outdueling Palmetto ace Adam Sargent, and struck out nine.
Noah Soven also went 2 for 3 to lead Killian's hitters. It was Killian coach Angel Herrera's 100th career victory.
"Palmetto battled us all night, but each time we found something to battle back," Grifol said.
February 5, 2010 - Cougar 16U Team ready to begin season
Your Cougar's 16U team is ready for action in 2010. They will begin the season with a tournament that will be showcasing some of the top teams in Miami-Dade. This Tournament will include teams like Florida Christian, Southridge, Southwest, Coral Reef and alot more. The complete tournament schedule is listed below:
Saturday, February 20, 2010
9:00am - Florida Christian Patriots vs. Varela Vipers - Coral Gables High School
11:00am - Florida Christian Patriots vs. Columbus Explorers - Coral Gables High School
1:30pm - Sunset Knights vs. Coral Gables Cavaliers - Coral Gables High School
9:00am - Southwest Eagles vs. Southridge Spartans - South Dade Senior High
11:00am - Killian Cougars(black) vs. Braddock Bulldogs - South Dade Senior High - South Dade Senior High
1:30pm - Braddock Bulldogs vs. Palmetto Panthers - South Dade Senior High
3:30pm - Mater East vs. South Dade Bucs - South Dade Senior High
Saturday, February 21, 2010
9:00am - Mater East vs. Southridge Spartans - Coral Gables High School
11:00am - Coral Reef Barracudas vs. Sunset Knights - Coral Gables High School
1:30pm - Coral Reef Barracudas vs. Coral Gables Cavaliers - Coral Gables High School
9:00am - Killian Cougars (Black) vs. Palmetto Panthers - Killian Senior High
11:00am - Varela Vipers vs. Southwest Eagles - Killian Senior High
1:30pm - Columbus Explorers vs. Killian Cougars (Green) - Killian Senior High
3:00pm - South Dade Bucs vs. Killian Cougars (Green) - Killian Senior High
January 19, 2010 - The 2010 Cougar Baseball Team Ready to Get Started
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A view of the newly renovated locker rooms at Cougar Field. Also in this picture is the new alternate yellow jersey that the Cougars will sport during the 2010 season.
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2010 looks to be a promising year for the Cougars of Killian. With a roster loaded with young talent, and a few veteran players, the Cougars look to get back to States for the first time since 2005. Led by a very talented senior class which includes 7 college committed players, your 2010 Cougars will also look to take back the district-16 title.
Alot of new things will be surrounding the Killian Baseball Program at Cougar Field on the campus of Miami Killian Senior High. Newly renovated locker rooms will be used by the baseball program in 2010 and the Killian Baseball program will also bring some more of its rich tradition to Cougar Field as 2010 will be the inaugural class of the Killian Baseball "Wall of Fame".
The 2010 Cougars will kick off the 2010 season by taking on the Barbara Goleman Gators and the American Patriots in the annual Hialeah Diamond Pre-Season Classic. The regular season will start with a tough 3-game stretch at the 2010 Akadema Pro "Battle at the Ridge" Tournament. Non- district matchups for your Cougars in 2010 will feature some of the top teams in Miami-Dade including the 2009 Regional Champion and State-Runner up, Christopher Columbus Explorers. Your Cougars will travel to Archbishop McCarthy High School in late March to take on the Class 4A Regional Champion Mavericks. Other non-district games on the 2010 schedule will feature games versus the South Miami Cobras, the Braddock Bulldogs, HML Trojans, Southwest Eagles, and the Ferguson Falcons. Yet the Cougars will be playing one of the toughest schedules in Miami-Dade, Head Coach Angel Herrera believes the his team is ready to get back in the fold of things for the Regional Title and make a run at the State Championship as well.
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"It's never about where you're at; it's ALWAYS about where you're going." A quote written on the wall of the new Killian Baseball Locker room.
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Head Coach Angel Herrera will not only be coaching the Cougars in 2010 but will also be an assistant coach in the Team USA trials during the summer of 2010. Since his 4 years at Miami Killian, Coach Herrera has had 25 college commitments and Killian also has the most players on the University of Miami's and Florida International University's active rosters than any other high school in the country.
Of those 25 college commitments in the past 4 years, 7 of them will be on the 2010 roster. Four year Varsity veteran Julian Santos and Right-hander Sam Abrams have both committed to play at the NCAA Division-I baseball powerhouse, University of Miami. Catcher Ryan Arrick will also be going to another NCCA Division-I as he will be suiting up for Dan Hartleb and the University of Illinois next fall. Infielder Mark Armenteros will be heading to Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, FL. Andrew Grifol will be joining class of 2009 alumni Jake Stridfeldt as Santa Fe Community College. Right Handed pitcher Nick Penate will be heading to the Volunteer State as he will be attending Tennessee Temple next fall. Last but not least, Outfielder Noah Soven will be heading to the NCAA Division II powerhouse - Belmont Abbey College.
The 2010 version of the Killian Cougars will be tested with one of the toughest schedules in Miami-Dade, but with the young talent up and down the roster and with leaders like Julian Santos and Sam Abrams, there is no reason to not believe why the 2010 Cougars won't be piling up on the turf of Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, FL.
November 22, 2009 - Four more Cougars commit to playing college baseball next year
Four more Cougars will be playing baseball at the college level next year. Joining the long list of college commitments under current head coach Angel Herrera will be Mark Armenteros, Ryan Arrick, Noah Soven, and Andrew Grifol. Coach Herrera's impressive list of college commitments in the last four years in nothing short than spectacular.
Infielder Mark Armenteros will be suiting up for Indian River College next season. Also joining Armenteros will be transfer Ryan Arrick who will be suiting up for Dan Hartleb and the University of Illinois.Noah Soven will be heading to the NCAA Division II powerhouse - Belmont Abbey College. Andrew Grifol will be joining class of 2008 alumni Jake Stridfeldt as Santa Fe Community College.
These four Cougars along with University of Miami signee Julian Santos will join a star-studded college commit list under head coach Angel Herrera and his 4 years at Killian High School. We all Wish Mark, Ryan, Julian, Andrew and Noah the best of luck next year in college and during the 2010 season!
GO COUGARS!!
September 22, 2009 - Coach Herrera Selected to USA Baseball Trials
Killian Head Coach Angel Herrera has been selected to serve as the Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach for the 18 and Under U.S.A Baseball Trials in Cary North Carolina next summer. Herrera, going into his fourth year as the Head Coach at Miami Killian, and Fourth Year as the Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach of the Florida Legends, will coach the AABC affiliate team at the trials.
Under Coach Herrera, Killian Baseball has had over 19 college commitments in this his fourth year. Currently, Killian High School has more players on Florida International University and the University of Miami’s active roster than any other high school baseball program in the country. The players are as follows:
University of Miami:
- Micheal Rudman - Class of 2006
- Danny Miranda - Class of 2008
- Sam Robinson - Class of 2008
- Zach Robinson - Class of 2008
Julian Santos is verbally committed for the 2011 season
Florida International University:
- Eric Berkowitz - Class of 2005
- Jose Behar - Class of 2007
- Mason McVay - Class of 2008
- Mike Martinez - Class of 2008 (Freshman All-American)
April 17, 2009 - From Miami Herald: Killian baseball team circling the wagons; GMAC baseball field looks set
What a turnaround season for the Killian baseball team.
The Cougars looked buried early on starting the year 2-9, but they have come on strong in their second wave of district games and won eight of their past 10 games.
It looks like the result is coach Angel Herrera's tough young squad is headed to the GMAC tournament.
That's right, wins against Palmetto and Southridge in recent weeks has propelled the Cougars into a Monday matchup with Goleman in the first round.
Killian beat Coral Reef 9-3 on Thursday, coupled with Southridge's 6-4 win against Palmetto did the trick.
Miami Springs also beat Miami High 12-2, which should put the Golden Hawks into a first-round game against Ferguson Monday.
April 17, 2009 - From Miami Herald: Killian Clinches GMAC berth
The Killian baseball team beat rival Coral Reef 9-3 on Thursday to clinch a spot in the GMAC tournament.
After a rough 2-9 start to their season the Cougars have bounced back winning eight of their last ten games.
Ruben Munoz led the Cougars over Coral Reef going 3 for 4 with two RBI. Theo Castillo went 2 for 3 with two RBI and Matt Diaz went 1 for 3 with two RBI.
"We have quiet a few first year players," said Killian coach Angel Herrera. "We've clawed our way back."
KILLIAN 9, CORAL REEF 3
Kil 013 140 0 --9 12 0 | CR 200 000 1 --3 5 1
WP: Sam Abrams (5-2).
March 13, 2009 - Cougars set to do battle in Orlando, FL this weekend
Your Killian Cougars will be hitting the road this weekend as they will play a couple of games in Orlando, FL.
Varisty will Play a couple of games at UCF. On Friday at 8PM, the Varsity Cougars will take on the Winter Park Unicorns. Saturday your Cougars will be back in action as the will take on the University High school Volunteers at 2:30pm.
The Cougar JV Squad will also be in Orlando, FL this weekend. JV games will be slated for Friday at 5:00pm and Saturday at 11:00am.
February 10, 2009 - Freshman Team season to kick off early with single elimination tournament.
Your 2009 Killian Cougar Freshman Team will kick off their 2009 spring season a week earlier with a single elimination tournament. Click here to download tournament bracket(.doc file)
The freshman league website will have updates about the tournament and the rest of the spring schedule. Please check out this site from time to time in order to stay updated. Click here to visit the website.
Read below to see the rest of the 2009 Freshman Team Schedule.
2/22 VS. Southwest @Southwest 10/12
3/1 VS. Big Blue@ South Dade 10/12
3/8 vs. Panthers @ Coral Reef Park 10/12
3/11 vs. Hialeah 1 @ West Kendall 5:30/7:30
3/22 vs. Hialeah 2 @Coral Gables 8:30/10:30
3/29 vs. Southridge @ Southridge 8:30/10:30
3/31 vs. Columbus @Columbus 6:30
October 12, 2008 - 2008 Varsity / JV Schedules Released
In the midst of fall baseball, and 5 months removed from the 2008 season, the 2009 Killian Cougars schedules have been released for the regular season.
The Cougars pre-season will be highlighted by matchups against American High School, and the 2008 Regional Champion Goleman Gators in the Hialeah Pre-season Diamond Classic. The Regular season begins as your Cougars travel to Southridge High School to participate in the 2009 Easton Battle at the Ridge. Your Cougars will open up district play in late Febuary as they take on the Palmetto Panthers first.
The 2009 Killian Cougars will travel to Orlando in mid March to take on Winter Park, and University High School. The spring will be highlighted by the 2009 Gulliver Prep. Spring Break Classic in which your 2009 Cougars will take part of. As the regular season comes to a close, the Cougars will hit the road a week before the District 16 Playoffs, to take on the Florida Christian Patriots in what looks to be an intriguing matchup between two of the better programs in Miami-Dade.
Last but not least, The 2008 District 16 Playoffs will take place starting April 27, 2009. The 2009 Class 6A-Region 4 Regional Final Best 2 out of 3 Series will take place on May 5, 2009. In 2009, the State Championships will sport its new home in Port St.Lucie, Florida.
Click Here to download full 2009 Regaular Season Varsity Schedule
Click Here to download full 2009 Regaular Season JV Schedule
September 15, 2008 - Concession Stand Thank Yous.
I would like to thank everyone who helped clean the concession stand.
All of you did an awesome job!!
Marilene Alcala
Amy Coven
Romy Delgado
Ray Duenas
Mary Garcia
Lisa Goldstein
Martha Llanes & Sabrina
Larry & Joan Lunsford
Vivian Romero & Frenchie
Gustavo Urbina
Thank you,
- Patty Duenas (Concession chair)
September 15, 2008 - Varsity/JV Car wash dates set.
The Killian Cougars Baseball program will be holding their annual Varsity/JV car washes in the month of October. The Varsity team will be holding their car wash on October 18, 2008 at the Shell Gas Station, on 13195 So. Dixie Highway, Miami, Fl 33156. The JV Team will be hold their car wash on October 26, 2008 at the same Shell Gas Station, on 13195 So. Dixie Highway, Miami, Fl 33156. If you have any questions, Please contact the Varsity Car Wash Chairperson, Isel Armenteros, or the JV Car Wash Chairperson, Diana Careaga. We hope to see you all there, and please come out of support of your Killian Cougar Baseball team.
September 12, 2008 - Young Cougars look to rebound from early exit in 2008 playoffs
The fall will serve as a great learning experience for the Cougars of Killian. After many injuries and an early exit in the 2008 playoffs, the Cougars look to rebound and take back the district title from the Southridge Spartans, and district runner up, Palmetto Panthers.
The 2009 Cougars will have to fare with the loss of 9 graduating seniors from 2008, including 1st team All-Dade selections, Sam Robinson, and Mike Martinez. Injuries plagued the Cougar’s run at Sarasota in 2008, including two-thirds of the big three on the 2008 pitching staff. Danny Miranda and Mason Mcvay were sidelined, leaving Sam Robinson and Mike Martinez with the workload on the pitching staff. Not necessarily, right-hander Sam Abrams stepped it up, and had a solid campaign as the Cougars number 2 on the staff. With experience under his belt now from 2008, looks for Abrams to lead this year’s pitching staff, and try to pitch the Cougars to Port St.Lucie in 09.
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After an 17-8 season in 2008, the young Cougars looks to advance deep into the month of May in 2009. The Cougars, from District-16, will look to overtake the 2008 District Champion Southridge Spartans, and District runner-up Palmetto Panthers in 2009, and win thier first District crown since 2005.
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Joining Abrams will Outfielder Julian Santos, who will be entering his 3rd year with the varsity program at Killian. Santos had a breakout year in 2008, as he roamed the outfield for the Cougars as a starter. Santos the leader on the field, will likely hit in the 3rd spot for the Cougars and will contribute as one of the Cougars best defensive players as well. Senior corner infielder Yadala Mufdi is also one of the Cougar leaders on the offensive side of the ball. Mufdi will have to step up in 2009, as the Cougars offensive goes by what he does. Yadala and Santos are pivotal to the Cougars offense and will need some help from fellow teammates Matt Diaz and Eddie Escoto as they make a run to Port St.Lucie in 2009.
The 2009 version of the Killian Cougars will have lots of growing up to do, but with the base of players already established like Julian Santos, Sam Abrams and Yadala Mufdi, the 09 Cougars will be ready come May, and will have the sites set on the District-16 title, but not only on the district title, but their first Regional crown since 2004, and a pileup with a bus ride to Port St.Lucie, and the FHSAA 6A State Championships.
The Killian Baseball Garage Sale will take place at The Durkee's House located at 10720 SW 134 Terrace. It is scheduled for November 1, 2008. We will start the garage sale at 7:00 AM. If you have donations for the garage sale, please call David Durkee at 305-978-6358 or Stacy Heller at 305-213-7144. If you call David Durkee, you can make arrangements to deliver the items to 10720 SW 134 Terrace. David Durkee will accept deliveries immediately. We need items to sell, volunteers to help price and tag the items, and then volunteers to work on November 1, 2008. The more we sell, the more money we make, the more money we make, the less we have to fundraise. SO GIVE TO THE GARAGE SALE TODAY!!!!
Garage sale contacts:
David Durkee: 305-978-6358
Stacy Heller: 305-213-7144
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