Our Middle School sports teams have wrapped up the 2024-25 fall season, turning in excellent performances in and out of the classroom. The combined team grade average for fall season teams was an incredible 92.68, led by the boys’ swimming team (93.20) and the girls’ cheerleading team (93.14). In addition to these impressive academic achievements, the Raiders had great success in the South Florida Middle School Conference (SFMSC). Read on to learn more.
Boys’ Golf – CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
After losing half of the 2023 SFMSC Championship team to graduation, there were questions to be answered about the 2024 team’s future. The Raiders started the season with convincing wins the first week against Westminster Christian and Palmer Trinity, and they never looked back. The team won match after match, finishing the season undefeated, and then went on to win the South Florida Middle School Conference Championship for the third year in a row. This outstanding achievement has never been accomplished by any other Gulliver MS Golf team.
Our success was truly a team effort. Our top five returning golfers lowered their average scores by a collective 14 strokes. The difference between Gulliver and the second-place team in the Championship Tournament at Granada GC was 15 strokes.
Congratulations to the 2024 team, with special recognition to Will Bailine, Michel Pierson, and Mario Ribera, who were part of all three Championship teams.
Girls’ Volleyball – CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
The Gulliver Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team had one goal in mind this season, redemption! Redemption for falling short in the previous seasons’ playoffs. Redemption for being cast aside as the underdog, and redemption for being overlooked. After tough losses early in the season in the Florida Christian Tournament, the girls started at 1-3 and lost the tournament’s final match. Little did they know that would be their last loss of the season! The girls rattled off 9 consecutive wins including two playoff wins to secure another conference championship! Led by eighth graders Luiza Osorio (All-Conference Team), Violeta Pescarmona (All-Conference Team), and Fini Sanchez Lago (Conference Tournament MVP) the girls found a way to win.
Congratulations to the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team on a great season and winning the South Florida Middle School Conference Championship!
Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
Boys’ – Third Place/ Girls’ – Fourth Place
Our Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams had an incredible 2024 Cross Country season. The student-athletes worked hard all season and they were rewarded with amazing accomplishments and accolades.
The Girls’ team finished in fourth place at the South Florida Middle School Conference Championship and qualified for the
Florida State Meet for the third straight season. They were led by incredible performances from Lena Perez-Oizumi, Isabella Rodriguez, Sophia Roman, Ava Smith, and Perry Gullen. They then placed 17th at the FLYRA State Meet. The Boys’ team finished in third place at the South Florida Middle School Conference Championship with a blistering 12:10 team average and also qualified for the Florida State Meet for the thirdstraight season. They proceeded to place seventh at the FLYRA State meet improving their team average to 12:01. The team was led by Adrian Bernstein, Marco Valle, Alejandro Erana, James Bailey, and Pablo Escallon.
Congrats on a great season to all of our MS Runners!
Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming
Boys’ – Fourth Place/ Girls’ – Fourth Place
As we wrap up this remarkable season, we can’t help but feel proud of the growth and achievements of our Middle School swimmers. The combination of technique refinement and competitive spirit, led to an unforgettable season filled with personal victories and team accomplishments such as when Cyrus Tijerino broke not one, but two Championship meet records!
In the championship meet, both the girls’ and boys’ teams put on outstanding performances, each securing 4th place overall in the South Florida Middle School Conference. This was a testament to the teams’ hard work and teamwork throughout the season. We are already looking forward to next season!
Grade 6 Football
The sixth grade football season was a thrilling journey filled with growth, teamwork, and unforgettable moments. The team showed impressive dedication, improving their skills weekly and giving their all on the field. With each game, they tackled new challenges, including a few nail-biting finishes that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Despite a few tough losses, the team pulled together, showing resilience and incredible determination. Our players displayed remarkable sportsmanship, learned valuable lessons about hard work, and grew both as athletes and as a team. Coaches, parents, cheerleaders, and fans were essential to the season’s success, cheering from the sidelines and supporting the team and each player’s development. Thank you to the players and parents for an incredible season!
The sixth grade football season was a huge success. Not only did the players produce a winning season, but the hard work and dedication that they displayed were unbelievable. They truly became a unit and team and played for one another. Our sixth grade football team should all be extremely proud of not only becoming better football players but also more mature, fine young men. The future for Gulliver football looks great.
Grade 7/8 Football
From the first practice to the final game, this year has been filled with growth, teamwork, and a relentless spirit. The season began with its share of challenges. However, these early setbacks became invaluable learning experiences. As the weeks progressed, we saw remarkable development. Players worked hard on fundamentals, focusing on blocking, tackling, and play execution. The determination to improve was evident as the team began to apply what they learned in practice to actual games. Our players gained confidence, and it showed in their performances as the season continued, highlighting individual talents and teamwork. We celebrated standout moments, whether it was a spectacular touchdown or a crucial defensive stop.
In the final games of the season, our hard work culminated in impressive performances. Players showcase their skills, demonstrating improved strategy, execution, and resilience. Each game reflected not just the physical growth but also the mental toughness developed over the season. As we close out the year, we are proud of the progress each player has made. The journey has been about more than just wins and losses; it’s about building character, learning the value of hard work, and forming lifelong friendships.
Cheerleading
Our squad cheered on our sixth and seventh/eighth football teams this season and brought a lot of Raider spirit to the games. Thank you to our Cheerleaders for helping to make our football games even more exciting! The Cheerleaders debuted part of their Competition Routine at the Fall Season Pep Rally and even started learning their stunts earlier than ever before. We are excited to watch our squad cheer on our Middle School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams next!
