25-06-2025
Cameron Boozer, Sydney Wilson are the Miami-Dade 7A-4A Athletes of the Year
One is a generational talent.
The other is a marvel of versatility in two sports less commonly seen these days at the high school level.
Both Columbus' Cameron Boozer and Sydney Wilson, who became a basketball star at Miami High and a volleyball star at Mater Lakes, wrapped up careers, which will long be remembered at their respective schools.
And as such, they are the 2024-25 Miami Herald Miami-Dade County Athletes of the Year for Classes 7A-4A.
Boozer wins the Male Athlete of the Year award for the second time in his career, after winning it as a sophomore.
It's one of numerous accolades that Boozer has garnered over a historic career that has him on a path to the NBA with a stop for at least one year at Duke University.
Boozer, a 6-10 forward with the agility and shooting range of a guard, and his brother, Cayden, elevated the Columbus program to new heights.
Boozer helped the Explorers become the second Dade team to win four consecutive state championships and the first to be voted national champions following their triumph at the Chipotle Nationals this past April.
Boozer has been named Mr. Florida Basketball and the Gatorade National Player of the Year twice during his career. Boozer and his brother, Cayden, who is also headed to Duke, were both McDonald's All-Americans, and members of Team USA's gold medal-winning Under-16 and Under-17 teams.
Boozer averaged 21.1 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.6 steals per game over his four-year career at Columbus and led the Explorers to a 109-13 record over that span.
He and his brother had their numbers retired at the school, after they helped Columbus make history.
'We really appreciate Columbus because they welcomed us and you really can feel the brotherhood here,' Boozer said earlier this year.
Wilson proved to be a skilled athlete at multiple sports from a young age. But it was her work ethic that made her stand out even more on the court and in the classroom.
In addition to her athletic honors, Wilson was recently named the Miami Herald's Girls' Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
In the fall, Wilson helped Mater Lakes Academy make history, leading the Bears to their first appearance in the state finals and earning first team All-Dade honors. She was one of the most versatile hitters and setters in the state, and finished this past fall with 268 kills, 61 aces, 286 digs and 191 assists.
Wilson then followed it up in basketball at Miami High.
She was part of two state semifinalist basketball teams at Miami High and earned Miami Herald Co-Player of the Year honors this past season after leading the Stingarees to the regional finals in Class 7A. She was one of the county and state's best point guards, averaging nearly eight assists per game.
Wilson, who has signed with FIU, joins her older sister, Joelle, as Miami Herald Overall Athlete of the Year winners.
'It's just putting in the work early on and getting the fundamentals down,' Wilson said earlier this year. In basketball, Wilson was one of the best point guards in the state averaging nearly eight assists per game.
BOYS' FINALISTS
▪ Cayden Boozer, Columbus (basketball): Like his brother, Cameron, Boozer was an integral part of the Explorers' historic run to four consecutive state championships and was ranked among the top 20 prospects in the country overall as a point guard.
▪ Terrence Honeywood, Norland (football, track and field): An accomplished track and field athlete, Honeywood was a state qualifier in both the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles. He was also a versatile athlete, who played multiple positions on the Vikings' football team. Honeywood was a big-play receiver, catching 39 passes for 867 yards and had three interceptions on defense.
▪ Shaddai Carter, Columbus (football, track and field): Carter became a force on defense and special teams for the Explorers' football team, which advanced to the state semifinals. He followed up in the spring by leading Columbus' track team to a state title, winning a state title in the 400-meter relay and posting the best marks in the county in the long jump and triple jump.
▪ Ryan Miret, Southridge (football, wrestling): Miret made a huge splash on the wrestling mat, winning a state title in the heavyweight division and going undefeated. He was also a key cog on the Spartans' offensive line, helping Southridge advance to the Class 6A state semifinals.
▪ Marcelo Mantecon, Belen (cross-country, track and field): Mantecon joined the long-lasting tradition of Wolverines' cross-country, winning a state individual title. He then followed that success during track season, winning the state title in the 3,200 meters and the 3,200-meter relay.
GIRLS' FINALISTS
▪ Anabela Abdullah, Doral (softball): A University of Texas signee, Abdullah thrilled fans with her spectacular glove at shortstop and added more power this season to finish her junior year with 16 home runs. Her efforts helped Doral win its second-ever state championship.
▪ Mya Bethel, North Miami (wrestling): Bethel capped an undefeated career in wrestling by winning another state championship and cementing her status as one of the greatest of all-time in Dade in her sport.
▪ Daniela Fraga, Lourdes (cross-country, track and field): A consistent runner in both cross-country and on the track, Fraga earned first team All-Dade honors in the fall and followed up by earning second-team honors in the spring.
▪ Sarah Breaux, Doral (softball): Breaux established herself as one of the best hitters in the state in recent memory and did so again this season to lead the Firebirds to a state title. She is headed to Clemson.
