The American Patriots defense didn't have an answer for Plantation's explosive running back Maurquice Flowers, who rushed for 203 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns in their Region 4-7A quarterfinal playoff game last week at Milander Stadium. When it was over, Plantation advanced with a 34-13 win against a 9-2 American team that had one of the best defenses in Miami-Dade County, but allowed over 350 yards of total offense...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s varsity girl’s basketball team has had a strong start to the 2014-2015 season. At their first game vs. St. Mary’s, the Lady Cheetahs broke open the game in the second quarter by going on a 9-2 run to win 24-10. The team was led offensively by Alexa Gonzalez with 8 points, and by Carolina Arevalo with 9 steals. In their second game against St. Rose of Lima, the team played tight...

  Bob Graham Education Center’s National Spanish, Elementary and Junior Honor Societies have been working in conjunction with the organization America Moms for Soldiers during the past five years. This group of students collected and packed boxes to send to troops in the Middle East. On November 12, the students, along with their club sponsors and parents, packed 180 boxes exceeding the 175 boxes packed last year. ...

  Four Monsignor Edward Pace High School seniors were invited to perform in the 86th Annual 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 27. Annalise Rodriguez, Amanda Gonzalez, Stephanie Roque, and Meghan Roucco were selected after attending a Universal Dance Association Officer Camp this past summer. Their performance, as part of a crew of more than 650 cheerleading and dance team members representing the...

  Miami Lakes United Methodist Church launched the first Winterfest in 2013 as a follow up to the popular Pumpkin Patch and has announced its return this winter. Beginning November 28 through December 24, Winterfest will feature free daily admission, Christmas Tree sales, and scheduled activities throughout the holiday season. The church invites all members of the community to stroll through the wonderland full of lights and seasonal...