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Norland Advances; Miami High Next
Feb 14, 2008
Norland looked beatable for three quarters, but a fourth quarter suffocation job sent them to an easy win over HML Thursday. |
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South Dade Stuns Coral Reef
Feb 8, 2008
South Dade was on the short end of two regular season match ups with Coral Reef, but finally found a way to get over the hope behind a big night from Vincent Williams. |
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Carol City Shocks Norland; Krop Edges American
Feb 7, 2007
Carol City stunned Norland to send the state champs home in the district semifinals while Krop nipped American. The two will meet Saturday in the district championship game. |
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Norland Outlasts Coral Park
Jan 31, 2007
Norland struggled with Coral Park for three quarters, but took over in the fourth to advance to the GMAC semifinals. |
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Krop Beats Sagemont
Jan 22, 2007
In a battle of two of the top teams in South Florida, the Krop beat Sagemont in an emotionless game. |
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Dillard's Bang Beats Ely's Finesse
Jan 21, 2007
 The cliche of good big beats good little lived to true form Saturday night as Dillard knocked off Ely in a classic at Dillard which could be relived in two weeks in Broward's Big Eight Tournament. |
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Springs Outlast Miami High
Jan 16, 2007
A second half run was the difference as Miami Springs put Miami High's season in critical condition at The Asylum. |
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Dillard Outmuscles Pace in MLK Capper
Jan 14, 2007
In the final game of the MLK Classic Saturday night at Miramar, Dillard outmuscled Pace behind the play of 6-foot-10 center Kore White. White was named MVP of the late games. |
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Norland Blasts Boyd Anderson at MLK
Jan 14, 2007
If there are any doubts about how good Norland's boys basketball team, the questions were answered Saturday night as it drubbed Boyd Anderson at the MLK. |
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Woods Leads Norland to Win Over Krop
Jan 10, 2007
Norland got the upper hand in the second match up between the county's top two teams, but Norland's Andrew Woods, who didn't play in the first game, proved to be the difference. |
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Krop Thumps Norland
Dec 3, 2006
Norland knocked Krop out in a five round bout last year en route to the state championship. Krop won the opening round this year. |
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Joy's Jumper Propels Norland Over Miami High
Nov 26, 2006
People said that Norland couldn't win without Zachery Peacock. Well, the Vikings erased some of those doubts as they knocked off an Edwin Rios led Miami High team Saturday night. |
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 Norland's Abrahams Signs with Prairie View A & M
Jul 23, 2006
 Former In the Zone player and state champion Albert Abrahams is moving on to the next level as he signed with Prairie View A&M of the SWAC and will be the third Norland Viking to play Division I basketball of the 2005-2006 Class 6A state championship team. |
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Give Credit Where it's Due
Mar 3, 2006
Being mentally tough is something Lawton Williams III stresses. And it's why his team is playing for a state championship Saturday. How about giving the man some credit? He's only the Legend Killer. |
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Norland Lands Knock Out Blow - Lakeland Bound
Feb 26, 2006
It was the game everyone was waiting for and it lived up to all the hype, but standing in the end was Norland as they stunned the Krop faithful in the Region 4-6A Final to advance to Lakeland. |
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Beat the Best - That's How You Get Noticed
Feb 15, 2006
When you are good, you get talked about. Is that Krop or Norland's fault? Should they lose games on purpose so other teams in Miami get a word in the paper or on websites? To get noticed, beat one of them. Otherwise, stop whining about it. |
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It's 2-2 as Krop Beats Norland behind Gonzalez
Feb 12, 2006
If there is a Round 5 a week from Saturday, it will be the game that breaks a 2-2 series tie, but it will also be the only game that actually means something when all is said and done. |
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Norland-Hialeah likely to meet for the Fourth Time; This Time it Matters
Feb 10, 2006
Norland and Hialeah have played three times this year with Norland holding the 2-1 edge in the season series, but if both teams can win on Tuesday, the T-Breds will travel to Norland next Saturday for what should be a classic in the making. Finally, one of the two will see Lakeland. |
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Krop Opens Hot Early, Escapes Norland Late
Jan 21, 2006
Krop was looking to finally get a win over Norland and did just that starting off on fire, but the Lightning had to withstand a late Norland charge for the win. But there will be more games between the two yet to come. |
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Norland gives Ely the Knock Out Blow
Jan 15, 2006
Norland wanted to get another crack at Ely. Unlike last year, Norland dominated the game from start to finish as Zachery Peacock led the charge. But the play of the game was when Calvin Joy put an emphatic exclamation point on the game with a monster one-handed jam. |
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Columbus Outlasts Belen in Battle Royale
Jan 14, 2006
Columbus and Belen had another battle royale at Pharmed Arena. For the rights to claim Southwest Miami-Dade, a huge crowd saw another epic between these two. It wasn't pretty, but it sure was gritty. |
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Norland-Ely Highlight MLK at Dillard Saturday
Jan 14, 2006
The Tigers sent Norland packing a game from Lakeland and the Final Four. The Vikings are looking for some payback as the prime time game Saturday in the Martin Luther King, Jr., Classic at Dillard. |
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Krop Falls, but Newcomer Javi Gonzalez Shines
Dec 13, 2005
 There was no telling how good Javi Gonzalez was to people around town when he transferred to Krop from New Jersey's St. Patrick's. But if you saw last night's game against Norland, now you know this kid can play. |
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Ugly, but a Win as Norland beats Krop
Dec 13, 2005
 In batttle that could be replayed five more times this year, Norland took Round 1 as they defeated the state's top-ranked team, Krop, 54-50, in a very ugly game at Norland Monday night. |
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Preseason In the Zone Top 10 - Dade County Boys Basketball
Nov 25, 2005
 Enjoy our preseason rankings. You may agree or disagree, but take in mind, we don't believe the hype. You have to show us on the floor. We watch the teams in action. We dissect and analyze them all and break them down for you like no one else will. We always appreciate feedback. |
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Breaking News - Edwin Rios transfers to Chaminade
Sep 6, 2005
 Five months ago Miami High was hoisting the Class 6A state championship trophy. Now, two-thirds of the threesome that led them to the promised land last year are gone with star guard Edwin Rios having transferred to Chaminade today. |
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Player Profile - Anthony Fernandez, Belen Jesuit
Aug 18, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 11 Anthony Fernandez. |
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A Future Star Emerges
Aug 9, 2005
 When people talk about the top players in the Class of 2008, Cardinal Gibbons David Blackwell generally falls under the radar, but we'll take a look at how this rising sophomore truly emerged this summer. |
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NBA Draft Day leaves some Miserable and Many Asking Questions
Jul 2, 2005
 The NBA Draft has come and gone and many underclassmen and high schoolers were left wondering what happened. Some were left miserable and others found out the hard way that they should have stayed in school or actually gone to school. |
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Player Profile - Brandon Williams, Monsignor Pace
Jun 27, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 10 Brandon Williams. |
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Player Profile - Roy Brunn, South Dade
Jun 24, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 9 Roy Brunn.
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National scouts take notice of Tremayne Russell
Jun 20, 2005
 He was No. 5 in our local Dade County rankings a few weeks ago. He'll be moving up to No. 4 as South Dade point guard Tremayne Russell make the nation take notice of him at Five-Star Basketball Camp this week. |
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Player Profile - Anthony Leon, Gulliver Prep
Jun 18, 2005
With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 8 Anthony Leon.
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Player Profile - Jonathan Rodriguez, Calusa Prep
Jun 16, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 7 Jonathan Rodriguez. |
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Player Profile - Gabriel Bermudez, Belen Jesuit
Jun 13, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 6 Gabriel Bermudez. |
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Player Profile - Tremayne Russell, South Dade
Jun 10, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 4 Tremayne Russell. |
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Player Profile - Albert Abrahams, Norland
Jun 7, 2005
With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 5 Albert Abrahams. |
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Player Profile - Dwayne Collins, Miami High
Jun 5, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 3 Dwayne Collins. |
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Player Profile - Jonathan Hall, Miami High
Jun 3, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. Today, we evaluate No. 2 Jonathan Hall. |
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Player Profile - Zachary Peacock, Norland
Jun 2, 2005
 With our Top 15 now out and available to the public, In the Zone will do profiles on each of the players in the Top 15. Be sure to check back frequently for the newest profile. We'll start with No. 1 Zachary Peacock. |
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Northwest Christian's DeLuis Ramirez signs
May 31, 2005
 Northwest Christian Academy shooting guard DeLuis Ramirez made his decision today to sign with either Miami-Dade College or Odessa College. Find out who he inked with. |
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Rookie coach captures Coach of the Year award
May 25, 2005
 When Juan Ramirez took over for his highly successful mentor and former Northwest Christian Academy head coach Anthony Pujol who is now an assistant at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, no one could really know what to expect.
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Former In the Zone star Donovin McLendon Signs
April 26, 2005
Former Monsignor Pace and Team In the Zone shooting guard Donovin McLendon has announced that he will be signing a Letter of Intent to attend Long Island University – Brooklyn of the Northeast Conference. |
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In the Zone All-Dade Teams
April 29, 2005
I know it's been a while since the basketball season has ended, but here are the In the Zone All-Dade teams for Boys. First we'll give an OVERALL First Team and Second Team for Class 1A through 6A. |
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Defense surges Northwest Christian past Apalachicola
March 8, 2005
Lakeland has become Northwest Christian’s home away from home and it’s been quite a nice home as the Eagles sent Apalachicola packing for the second straight year with an 82-62 thumping in the state semifinals that was much closer than the scoreboard indicated in front of 1,500 at the Lakeland Center.
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Norland stuns Boyd Anderson on buzzer beater
March 1, 2005
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson got everything it wanted. The game was moved out of Norland's sweat box gym. It practiced on Norland's designated home court at Carol City Monday night and got the Vikings in serious foul trouble late.
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Pace smokes North Broward Prep
February 24, 2005
North Broward Prep thought it finally had a chance to get the best of Pace. With a star-studded cast of players, they were sure to beat Pace this time. Right? |
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District 12-6A Semifinals Recap
February 16, 2005
North Miami Beach overcame adversity and Krop as it advanced to the District 12-6A championship Saturday with a 74-61 win over the Lightning at Northwestern Wednesday night.
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GMAC Semifinals Recap
February 9, 2005
Norland lost its star and the game, but found something out about its team it didn't know before Wednesday night. |
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Norland overcomes poor free throw shooting, Pace
February 4, 2005
The county’s top-ranked team made a bid to keep its ranking as Norland responded from a loss to Central Wednesday by knocking off Pace 59-54 in their season finale before a crowd of 400 at Norland. |
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Boyd Anderson rolls over Dillard
January 31, 2005
Dillard came into its match up with Boyd Anderson riding an undefeated season and rolling at 17-0, not to mention a No. 21 ranking in the most recent USA Today Top 25 Poll that ranks the nation’s top teams. |
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Record setting night for Eric Diaz
January 21, 2005
Eric Diaz was a record-setter and Columbus was a winner as the Explorers got a key 93-69 win over Sunset in a District 15-6A battle at Columbus in front of 750 fans. |
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Belen beats Columbus again
January 14, 2005
It’s something Dade County hasn’t seen since the hey days of Miami High vs. Northwestern at Miami-Dade North Campus. |
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Day 4 Recap of the 2nd Annual Zoned Out Shootout
Dec. 21, 2004
The Luxurious Living Realty 2nd Annual Zoned Out Shootout completed Tuesday night and featured some absolutely fabulous basketball that was culminated by two magnificent championship games. |
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Day 1 Recap of the 2nd Annual Zoned Out Shootout
Dec. 17, 2004
Night one is done at the Luxurious Living Realty 2nd Annual Zoned Out Shootout and blowouts were a common theme until the final game of the night when undefeated Calusa Prep took on the defending champs of the tournament North Miami Beach. |
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A Blood Boiling Match Up - Norland vs. Boyd Anderson Preview
February 27, 2005
The highly anticipated match up in South Florida will finally take place Tuesday when the state’s top-ranked team in Class 6A, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (26-2) travels to Miami to face Norland (23-4), ranked fifth in the most recent state poll.
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A Family Affair
January 27, 2005
It’s a family affair when you talk about the Norland High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. |
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The Coach makes a Difference
May 18, 2005
 In high school, a coach plays a huge roll, not only in the success of a team, but in the growth of a student-athlete. Norland coach Lawton Williams III is one who fits the bill unlike any other as his impact has been felt at two programs over the past two years. |
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What's the Point?
December 31, 2004
What’s the point? That’s something that South Miami is finding out is so very important to its team. |
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The Look of a Champion
March 3, 2005
His coach describes him as a warrior and a leader and any other adjective one can think of, not to mention the best junior in the state. |
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The Edwin Rios Show
March 11, 2005
 It was the Edwin Rios show at The Lakeland Center Thursday night. Rios scored 38 points as Miami High beat West Orange 61-46 in the state semifinals.
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Final Boys' Miami-Dade County Rankings
March 20, 2005
Who would imagine, basketball is finally over for high schools so I'll have nothing to do over the next few months beyond AAU ball, but with that said, these are our final rankings for Miami-Dade. |
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It's Official! The Norland Vikings swept the boys and girls championship games at the 4th Annual Zoned Out Shootout Saturday night.
The championship games are set. Norland v. Orlando Boone at 7pm and Norland v. Miami Springs at 8:30pm.
Here are the official results and top scorers of Day 2 at the 4th Annual Zoned Out Shootout.
Palmetto entered Thursday's game against Fort Myers Cypress Lake expecting to make a charge towards the tournament championship. The Panthers undefeated season and championship run ended in the first round as the Panthers upset Palmetto to send them to the Consolation bracket.
Here are the official results of Day 1 at the 4th Annual Zoned Out Shootout and the leading scorers for the event.
T.Y. Hilton led Miami Springs to an emphatic win over Horeb Christian to advance to the semifinals of the Zoned Out Shootout.
After a ton of preparation to try and make the 4th Annual Zoned Out Shootout the best ever, it tips off Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at Norland High School.
PRESS RELEASE - 4th Annual Zoned Out Shootout Announcements
After a year at Odessa Junior College, former Northwest Christian star shooting guard DeLuis Ramirez has announced where he will go to school in the 2007-2008 season.
The 18th player in the history of Team In the Zone will be playing college basketball as Donimea Bryant signed with Indian River Community College.
The Junior Orange Bowl Holiday Tournament Announced its field for this year's event. It features a number of strong teams from around the country as well as some top tier teams from South Florida.
After two years at Northwest Christian Academy, the Zoned Out Shootout will move to Norland High School in December 2006. As Lawton Williams III and Carla Harris-Curry were both honored Friday morning at the Herald's Annual Awards breakfast, it's because of them that the move is being made.
Underestimated all season long, Norland's team of journeymen knocked off Winter Park to complete the dream season winning the school's first ever basketball state championship.
The final day of the 3rd Annual Zoned Out Shootout went off with a bang as the awaited Hialeah-Norland mega match up took place in the prime time game Tuesday night. Find out what happened. 
It was a battle of the county's top two propsects. Norland's Zachery Peacock won the battle and the war as the Vikings dispatched of the defending state champs 61-51.
The German sharpshooter from Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Prep is not only making noise in the United States, but as a member of the 18 & Under German National Team traveling throughout Europe. 
Another product of Miami-Dade County is now a college basketball coach at a Division I men’s basketball program.
Imagine having 10 players ranked in the Top 89 in the country. Imagine that none of those players average more than 11 points a game.
Who said there was only one Earl Boykins?
Talk trash to Dwayne Collins. He wants you to... 
After checking out the great 2005 Final Four, In the Zone has put together its All-Tournament Team for all classifications... 
