In Steve Fitzgerald’s first season as Dade Christian’s athletic director, the school considers this year’s athletic programs a success.  The varsity football team reached the regional playoffs under first year head coach Nick Martinez, the basketball team also advanced to the regional postseason, the girls’ volleyball team won its regional quarterfinal game, the track and field team is running through...

  After becoming the first wrestler in school history to win four district titles, Pace High School senior Alex Perez finished his high school wrestling career on top by winning the FHSAA 2016 1A 138lb State Wrestling Championship on March 5. Perez dominated competitors in his matches at the FHSAA State Wrestling Championships, defeating his three quarter and semi-final opponents in just over a minute total before eventually defeating...

  Miami Lakes United Soccer Club’s Under-10 team won the 2016 Miramar Soccer Cup and Showcase tournament Gold and was crowned champions in their age group playing games against some of the best teams in Florida. The tournament helped prepare the kids for regional and state cup action this month and in April. The Miramar Soccer Cup and Showcase is sanctioned by Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) and is open to all U.S. Soccer...

  Shula’s Golf Club has hosted golfing groups for decades, many of which return year after year such as the Fraser group from Butler, Pennsylvania and the Shiavone Group from Youngstown, Ohio. The Fraser group of 14-24 golfers have played golf at Shula’s for 46 years, since the hotel was called Miami Lakes Inn and Country Club. The Schiavone Group marked its 38th year this past February. The Shiavone group brought 32 players...

  Natalie Rodriguez, a student at Mater Academy Lakes High School, has been selected to represent Miami Lakes as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2016 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Rodriguez joins a select group of students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism and media. Rodriguez was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and...