Our Middle School sports teams have wrapped up the 2025-26 fall season, turning in excellent performances in and out of the classroom. The combined team grade average for fall season teams was an incredible 92.43, led by the girls’ varsity volleyball team (93.57) and the boys’ grade 7/8 football team (92.41). 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
The 2025 middle school boys’ golf team had a very successful year led by eighth grader Maxime Moser. This year’s team had fun every day while also maintaining their competitive edge at practices, inter squad matches and dual matches. Their daily work ethic allowed the Raider golfers to finish the season with a 7 – 1 record.
At the season ending South Florida Middle School Conference Golf Championship, the Gulliver Prep team played its best golf of the year winning the 2025 tournament held at Granada Golf Course. The team was led by Francesco Cantu and Hunter Hoffman who both shot even par and shared the Medalist Award for the best score of the day.
Your Gulliver Prep middle school golf team has now won 4 SFMSC Championships in a row – 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
Boys’ – Conference Team Runner-Up/ Girls’ – Third Place
Our boy’s and girls’ cross country teams had an incredible 2025 fall season. The student-athletes worked hard all season and they were rewarded with amazing accomplishments and accolades.
The girls’ team finished in third place at the South Florida Middle School Conference Championship and qualified for the FLYRA State Meet for the third straight season. The team was led by incredible performances from Lena Perez-Oizumi, Valentina Rodriguez, Sophia Roman, Isabella Erana and Gabi Abbitan.
The boys’ team finished as the Conference Team Runner-Up at the South Florida Middle School Conference Championship, with a blistering 11:49 team average. They were led by Pablo Escallon, Marco Valle, Nathan Brooks, Luca Sartor, and Cristian Pena.
Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming
Boys’ – Third Place/ Girls’ – Conference Team Runner-Up
The middle school swim team had an excellent season filled with growth and teamwork. Every swimmer showed steady improvement, helping the team go undefeated in all one-on-one meets.
A major highlight was winning the Belen Invitational, where we set three meet records in the girls’ 200 medley relay, boys’ 50 fly, and boys’ 50 back. At the South Florida Middle School Conference Championship meet, which we hosted at the Upper School Aquatics Center, the girls’ team really performed and placed as the Conference Team Runner-up. The boys’ team finished in third place, yet breaking records in the 50 fly and 50 free.
It was a strong season all around, and a great showing of our swimmers’ hard work and dedication.
Girls’ Volleyball – Conference Quarterfinalist
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This season was truly one of growth, resilience, and teamwork. For many of the girls’, this was their first experience playing volleyball, so we began with the fundamentals, focusing on the techniques taught in Gold Medal Square, the formal volleyball method we implement, and learning proper rotations. The first few weeks were challenging as the team adjusted not only to new skills but also to working together and understanding the game in a competitive environment.
As the season progressed, we encountered challenges not so much in skill, but in mindset. Through intentional team discussions and focused drills designed to build confidence and communication, we saw major improvement. By the end of the season, the transformation was clear. The girls’ began to truly play as a team — supporting each other on and off the court, bouncing back from mistakes, and learning something new every single game. No matter the outcome, they approached each match with a goal to grow and get better. This season laid the foundation for not just volleyball skills, but for teamwork, perseverance, and belief in one another; values that will serve our student-athletes both on the court and beyond.
Varsity
The girls’ varsity volleyball team faced many obstacles during the 2025 season. Whenever a good string of wins presented itself, it was immediately followed by injuries. The team was one of the more talented teams in recent years, but it just struggled with putting all of the pieces together. Though their hearts never wavered, our varsity team fought with passion in every match they played. This team absolutely helped set the tone for the future of the girls’ volleyball program. Good luck to our players moving to the upper school and let’s keep up the tradition! The entire coaching staff was proud of the way the student-athletes competed throughout the season and knows the future is bright with the legacy they leave behind.
Grade 6 Football
The 2025 sixth grade football season was truly one to remember. With 21 dedicated players, many experiencing tackle football for the first time, this group embraced every challenge and grew tremendously both on and off the field. From the very first practice, our emphasis was on blocking, tackling, and mastering the fundamentals — the true building blocks of football. Week by week, the boys showed noticeable improvement, developing confidence, teamwork, and discipline that will carry them far beyond this season.
Every game reflected 100% effort, regardless of the score or circumstance. The players displayed remarkable grit, heart, and sportsmanship, proving that success is built through effort, attitude, and accountability. Physically, the team transformed — each athlete finishing the year in great shape and with a deeper understanding of what it means to be a student- athlete at Gulliver Prep. This season laid a powerful foundation not only for future victories but also for the continued growth and strength of the football program as a whole.
Grade 7/8 Football
This season has been filled with growth, teamwork, and a relentless spirit. The Raiders grade 7/8 football team got off to a 4-1 hot start. The team was led by Captain & leading rusher, eighth grader Owen Hu. Owen averaged 10.1 yards per carry, while he was second on the team in tackles. Our seventh grader Michael “MJ” Johnson was a key contributor to the Raiders at Quarterback & Free Safety, as well as Noah Galembeck-Rohr who lead the team in tackles defensively. The Raiders finished 4-4 on the season and hosted the Tri-County Football League Bowl Game. Thank you to our eighth grade Captains, Owen Hu, Gavin Havenick and Patrick Ercuta, we are excited to see you play at the Upper School. The journey this season 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
Coached by new Head Coach, Marjory Harum-Alvarez, our squad cheered on our sixth and 7/8 grade football teams this season and brought tremendous Raider spirit to the games. Thank you to our cheerleaders for making our football games even more exciting! The cheerleaders debuted part of their competition routine at our middle school and upper school football games and even at the fall season/homecoming pep rally. We are excited to watch our squad cheer on our middle school girls’ and boys’ basketball teams next!
