High School Sports: Schedules, results for MCIAC Soccer, Wrestling, Cheer Regionals, Basketball
It's all basketball as soccer takes a week-long hiatus after a shortened week of games. With the MLK Day classic on the horizon, you can catch local teams on the court every night and a whole day of games to cap the week.
If 11 hours locked in a gym filled with basketball games isn't your thing, we have cheer regionals and wrestling meets on Saturday. Cheer regionals will take place in Orlando and wrestling fans will travel north to Jacksonville.
Can't make a game? No problem. Visit this page every day for updates on your favorite teams and sports. We'll track down all the action so you don't have to.
Email your results and highlights, and schedule changes, to apettigrew@gannett.com.
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Boys Basketball
Monday, Jan. 9
Redeemer Christian defeats Peniel Baptist Academy 56-13
The Lions bounce back from last's week loss against Umatilla.
First Academy defeats Ocala Christian 62-58
The Crusaders fall to First Academy in their third-consecutive loss.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
Lake Weir defeats West Port 76-61
The Hurricanes take down the Wolf Pack for their second straight win. West Port loses its second straight.
City of Life Christian Academy defeats St. John Lutheran 61-35
The Saints are in a rough patch as they drop their third game in a row.
Buchholz defeats Forest 59-53
The Bobcats break Forest's two-game win streak.
North Marion defeats Dunnellon 66-51
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Wednesday, Jan. 11
Lake Weir at Wildwood, 7:30 p.m.
West Port at Vanguard, 7:30 p.m.
Dunnellon at Newberry, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 12
Redeemer Christian at Meadowbrook Academy, 7 p.m.
Halifax Academy at St. John Lutheran, 7 p.m.
Trinity Catholic at Mount Dora, 7 p.m.
East Ridge at Belleview, 7:30 p.m.
HEART at Saint Francis Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 13
First Academy at Ocala Christian, 6 p.m.
HEART at TBD, 6:30 p.m.
Trinity Catholic at The Villages, 7 p.m.
Lake Weir at Umatilla, 7 p.m.
Redeemer Christian at Oak Hall, 7 p.m.
Forest at West Port, 7:30 p.m.
Vanguard at North Marion, 7:30 p.m.
Real Life Christian Academy at St. John Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Meadowbrook Academy at Hernando Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14
West Port vs Wiregrass Ranch, 12 p.m. at Forest, MLK Day Classic
North Marion vs Osceola, 1:30 p.m. at Forest, MLK Day Classic
Vanguard vs Santa Fe, 6 p.m. at Forest, MLK Day Classic
Deland at Dunnellon, 6 p.m.
HEART at TBD, 6:30 p.m.
P.K. Yonge at Forest, 7:30 MLK Day Classic
Girls Basketball
Monday, Jan. 9
North Marion defeats Leesburg 51-28
North Marion notches its first win of the New Year after beating Leesburg for the third time this season. Senior Dnhia Johnson scored a game-high 21 points and had four assists. Sophomore Ca'niyria Denmark had 12 points and nine rebounds.
Ocala Christian defeats First Academy 42-8
Ocala Christian snaps a two-game losing streak as it holds First Baptist to its third lowest scoring game of the season.
Vanguard defeats Dunnellon 59-49
The Knights snap a five-game losing streak behind three double-digit scorers. Senior Jyla Gunsby stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Junior Makiya Mitchell scored a game-high 14 points. Freshman Kenaria Dowdy scored 11 points and went 3-for-7 from the 3-point line.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
Belleview defeats St. John Lutheran 65-28
The Rattlers win their second game in a row. Sophomore Aaliyah Armbrister scored a career-high 21 points and grabbed six rebounds. Freshman Briyanna Miles scored a season-high 16 points while shooting 60% from the 3-point line. Senior Zakiya Scruggs had 13 and sophomore Aaliyah Grant double-doubled with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Ocala Christian at Redeemer Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Meadowbrook Academy defeats Countryside Christian 47-33
The Mustangs extend their winning streak to five games.
Wildwood defeats Dunnellon 77-28
The Tigers continue to struggle in the toughest part of their schedule. They're on five-game losing streak.
West Port defeats Eustis 59-44
Ciarra Lake leads the Wolf Pack to a win over Eustis with 16 points, 5 rebounds, four assists and a block. Mia Lake was second in scoring with 15 points, a team-high six assists five rebounds, and showed her nose for defense with three blocks. Mileyka Rodriguez chipped in 11 points, three assists, and three steals. Calise Smith had 10 points and six rebounds. Trinity Goodson stuffed the stat sheet with seven points, three assists, two steals and a block.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
Trinity Catholic at Father Lopez, 6:30 p.m.
Crystal River at North Marion, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 12
Redeemer Christian at Meadowbrook Academy, 5:30 p.m.
HEART at Saint Francis Catholic, 6 p.m.
Halifax Academy at St. John Lutheran, 6 p.m.
Ocala Christian at Cornerstone Academy, 6 p.m.
South Sumter at Belleview, 6 p.m.
West Port at Buchholz, 7 p.m.
Dunnellon at North Marion, 7 p.m.
Lake Weir at Forest, 7:30
Vanguard at Eustis, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 13
Meadowbrook Academy at Hernando Christian Academy, 6 p.m.
Trinity Catholic vs Rickards, 6 p.m. at P.K. Yonge, P.K. Yonge Showcase
Belleview at South Lake, 6 p.m.
Real Life Christian Academy at St. John Lutheran, 6 p.m.
Umatilla at Dunnellon, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14
West Port vs TBD, Neutral site tournament 1:30 p.m.
Trinity Catholic vs Leon, 6 p.m. at P.K. Yonge, P.K. Yonge Showcase
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, Jan. 10
#5 North Marion defeats #4 Belleview 5-2 , MCIAC Soccer Tournament
The Colts use home-field advantage to upset Belleview in the first round.
#2 Vanguard defeats #7 Dunnellon 11-0, MCIAC Soccer Tournament
The Knights show off their depth as 11 players score a goal or assist with three starters out of the rotation. Freshman Addison Fratello and senior Alexandra Urzua-Geraud led the team with two goals apiece. Fratello tied junior Kaylie Saez for assist leader with two.
#3 West Port defeats #6 Lake Weir, MCIAC Soccer Tournament
West Port advances to the semifinals of the tournament.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
#4 Belleview vs #7 Dunnellon at North Marion, MCIAC Soccer Tournament, 4 p.m.
#3 West Port vs #2 Vanguard at North Marion, MCIAC Soccer Tournament, 6 p.m.
Trinity Catholic at Columbia, 6 p.m.
#1 Forest at #5 North Marion, MCIAC Soccer Tournament, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 12
TBD, at Forest, MCIAC Soccer Tournament Consolation, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 13
TBD, at North Marion, MCIAC Soccer Tournament Championship, 5:30 p.m.
Windermere Prep at Trinity Catholic, 5:30 p.m.
Redeemer Christian at Mount Dore Christian Academy at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14
Cambridge Christian at Redeemer Christian, 1 p.m.
Boys Soccer
Monday, Jan. 9
East Ridge defeats Trinity Catholic 4-0
East Ridge hands the Celtics their second loss of the New Year.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
#5 Vanguard defeats #4 Lake Weir 2-1, MCIAC Soccer Tournament
The Knights upset Lake Weir in the first round.
#2 West Port defeats #7 Dunnellon 8-0, MCIAC Soccer Tournament
Junior Gustavo Maldonado and freshman Alex Chartier lead West Port, each scoring a pair of goals. Junior Caleb Lombardo, sophomore Antonio Mikedis, and junior Dylan Lozito record assists in the win.
South Sumter at Trinity Catholic, 6 p.m.
#3 Belleview defeats #6 North Marion 2-1, MCIAC Soccer Tournament
The Rattlers advance to the semifinals. Sophomore Roman Valencia and junior Aubrey Otieno scored goals for the Rattlers.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
#4 Lake Weir vs #7 Dunnellon at Forest, MCIAC Soccer Tournament, 4 p.m.
#3 Belleview vs #2 West Port at Forest, MCIAC Soccer Tournament, 6 p.m.
#1 Forest vs #5 Vanguard at Forest, MCIAC Soccer Tournament, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 12
TBD, at Forest, MCIAC Soccer Tournament Consolation, 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Catholic at Bishop Moore, 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 13
TBD, at North Marion, MCIAC Soccer Tournament Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Competitive Cheer
Friday, Jan. 13
Cheer Regionals at Bishop Moore, TBA
Wrestling
Wednesday, Jan 11
Forest at Villages Senior Night
Saturday, Jan. 14
Belleview at Westside Tournament in Jacksonville
Girls Weightlifting
Wednesday, Jan. 11
North Marion at West Port, 5 p.m.
Belleview at Lake Weir, 5 p.m.
Dunnellon at Forest, 5 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Marion County High School Sports: Winter schedule, results here
