Dade Christian’s 16-and-under Sierra volleyball club took home the first place trophy at the SOFLO New Year’s Invitation Tournament at South Plantation High School on January 15.The girls competed in a pool of eight local volleyball academy and club teams and pulled off stunning wins against all of their competitors on their way to the championship. Athalia Allen led the team with six kills and five aces, while Gabriella Gonzalez...

Barbara Goleman High boys’ baseball team, in conjunction with the Miami Marlins, will be hosting a fundraiser, which is set for 11 a.m., Saturday, February 4, at the school’s baseball field located at 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue. Proceeds will help the team build a new fence in centerfield.Billy the Marlin, along with Marlins’ players, will be on hand for the event, which includes an auction of signed baseballs and bats by...

Mater Academy players participated in the 8th annual Tru Sports Foundation Public versus Private All-Star football game at McArthur High School, where the public school players defeated the private school players, 27-23. The All-Star game gives seniors an opportunity to showcase their talent among their peers, and obtain one last look by coaches and recruiters, representing colleges and universities across the county. Despite the loss, Mater...

Miami Lakes parents are reminded it’s time to register their children for the Town’s youth archery and golf programs. Hook a Kid on Golf:A six-week program introduced by the National Alliance for Youth Sports that aims at introducing the basics of golf, while teaching the etiquette of the game to children between the ages of 7-12 years old. Takes place every Wednesday starting in February from 4 to 5 p.m. at Shula’s Golf...

A group of local student-athletes were honored for their stellar performances this season, as they were named to The Miami Herald All-Dade teams in football, volleyball, golf, and cross country. The 8A-6A First Team offense includes Mater Academy senior running back Daniel Doriscar, who rushed for 1,049 yard on 151 carries and scored 17 touchdowns.Third team defense included Mater Academy linebacker Lio’undre Gallimore.Honorable...