Columbus Explorers

🚨 NATIONAL RECOGNITION 🚨
Christopher Columbus High School has been ranked No. 3 in the nation for athletes by USA Today High School Sports! A proud moment for our student-athletes, coaches, and entire Explorer community. The best continue to compete with the best!

Congratulations to Felipe Quiñones ’26 on being named to the FIBA U18 AmeriCup All-Star Five! Felipe entered the tournament as one of the top prospects to watch — and he more than lived up to the hype. He helped lead Puerto Rico to a berth in the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, highlighted by a dominant Quarter-Finals performance: 13 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks. He finished the tournament averaging 9.7 points, 4.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game. We are proud of you, Felipe!

Congratulations to Lucas Riva '26, named the 2026 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Volleyball, and Coach Daniel Thews, selected as the 2026 Boys' Volleyball Coach of the Year. After leading Columbus to its first-ever state championship, both have earned recognition as the best in Florida!

SEBASTIAN TAMARGO ⚽️
Student-Athlete Sportsmanship Award
A four-year varsity starter, All-Dade selection, and Columbus’s first-ever Gatorade Player of the Year nominee in soccer, Sebastian led with humility, dedication, and character while helping guide the Explorers to a State Championship.
Congratulations, Sebastian!