The FIBA World Cup and the Team USA Crisis
Alexander Tabares, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) sets up a global basketball tournament called the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The tournament is held on a four year cycle. However, it has been five years since the last tournament was held in order to reset the cycle so that it does not coincide with the...
Cavalier Basketball Bounces Back to Action
Allegra Sharp and Jeannette Perez
August 25, 2019
While it is still a few months away, the 2019-2020 Cavalier Basketball season is rapidly approaching. Despite being in the off-season, our Cavalier Basketball players have been preparing for the upcoming season through intense conditioning during the summer and maintaining themselves organized with their...
The Final Four March Into April!
Daniel Toll, Sports Editor
April 4, 2019
Since its debut in 1939 as the first National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) men's basketball tournament, March Madness has grown to be one of the most anticipated, exciting, and nerve-wracking sporting events of the year. Hosting 68 teams, March Madness is a single-elimination tournament in...
Cavalier Winter Sports in Review
Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor
February 16, 2019
After an eventful few months, the winter sports' seasons are finally coming to a close. Some teams have already turned in their uniforms, focusing their attention on spring sports or academics, while others continue to compete in post-season tournaments. Several of the Coral Gables High School winter...
Athlete Spotlight: Isabella Pinera and Mauricio Sosadias
Miguel Lemus, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
Every two weeks, CavsConnect will be selecting two exemplary athletes and recognize them for their athletic prowess and ability in their sport. Below are the athletes spotlighted for their performances between Dec. 17 and Dec. 28.
Bouncing Back Into Basketball
Trey Riera-Gomez, Staff Writer
December 8, 2018
One of Gables’ biggest winter sports, basketball, has just begun and will soon be in full swing. After already having spent weeks doing extensive and rigorous preseason training, the team, and many around campus, are anticipating a very successful year for the Cavalier Boys Basketball team. “I...
Christian Brown Signs With Manhattanville College
Daniel Toll, Sports Editor
May 26, 2018
On Friday afternoon, May 25, senior Christian Brown officially signed a letter of commitment to Manhattanville College, where he will continue his education and basketball career beyond high school. Surrounded by a swarm of friends, coaches and teachers, the teary-eyed basketball captain took the offer...
Heat Eliminated by 76ers in Game 5
Daniel Toll, Sports Editor
April 27, 2018
On the night of Apr. 24, the Miami Heat's season, in addition to their playoff hopes, came to an end with a tough, double-digit loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Philly. The game, ending with a score of 104-91 in favor of the 76ers, sends the 76ers to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, where they will...
Gables Basketball Takes on Southwest
Vanessa Grau, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
The Cavaliers' basketball season has just begun, and all Gables teams are off to a great start. All teams have played against last seasons top competitors and have had outstanding results. On Thursday, Nov. 30, the girls' junior varsity (JV) and varsity teams played a home game against Southwest in their...
JV Lady Cavalier Basketball Takes A Win Against Reagan
Andres Velasco and Cameryn Padron
November 27, 2017
Athlete of the Week: William Blet
Hannah Cordes, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
This week's athlete of the week is senior William Blet, who was a key player in the Cavaliers' wins against their district rivals, Braddock and Columbus. Blet averaged 24 points, 11 rebounds and 2 block shots in each game. Blet has always had a passion for basketball and has been inspired by his family...
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Japheth Oyedepo is an incoming freshman going into the International Baccalaureate program. He has many interests such as soccer, writing, and building...
