The Spartan wrestling team at Monsignor Edward Pace High School has a long history of excellence led by coach Frank Pelegri, including winning the Class 1A State Championship in 2000. The 2015-2016 team, which is 2-1 thus far, looks to continue that great history. Pace’s new assistant wrestling coach Lazaro Reinoso is the biggest addition to the team this season. Reinoso spent his life around wrestling, becoming the youngest...

  HML’s Lady Trojans defeated Miami Edison 4-1 in the final game of the regular season. As the Lady Trojans celebrated their seven graduating seniors, a collective team effort solidified the win after a slow start on January 7.  Chavelys Leyva and Aspen Arias each scored off of penalty shots, while Noelys Martinez and Samantha Guiettrez finished the offensive explosion in the second half of play. The Trojans finished the...

  The Future Educators of America club (FEA) at Miami Lakes Middle School, led by club sponsor, Melanie Gonzalez, had the opportunity to interact with young children at the Kid’s Choice Day Care center. The middle school students collaborated with the preschool teachers to assist in fostering learning for the children ages 3 to 5. Hands-on activities such as tissue paper Christmas wreaths and paper plate snowmen were created and...

  Representatives from nearly 200 colleges and universities will be at the 2016 National College Fair in Miami, noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 21, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center, 777 N.W. 72 Ave. The free fair allows students, parents and other members of the public to meet with college representatives and get their questions answered. Free information sessions on financial aid, college planning,...

  Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual Concert in the Park at 6:30 p.m. on its new groovin’ date, Saturday, January 30, at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The free jazz concert will feature the renowned talent of Electric Piquete, co-founded by Michael Mutt, a long-time town resident. Formed in 2007, Electric Piquete is a Latin funk band known for its Afro-Cuban authenticity and inventive...