Hialeah Miami Lakes’ season-opening loss to Miami High (19-13) in overtime was a learning experience for a young Trojans team, as the players were searching for their identity on the football field. The arduous task for the sophomore-dominated team is to win more games this season, especially in a new and considerably competitive district after competing as an independent school for the past three seasons. But the Trojans played...

The last time Dade Christian’s football team was on the field, the players’ resilient performance merited a standing ovation from the flash-bulb popping crowd following the state championship game. The cheers reached a crescendo, as the team hoisted the trophy but the opposing team got the bigger plaudit and accolade.  The Crusaders lost the championship game 28-10 after leading the first two quarters, but the team...

Ariel Criberio is hoping to lead the Goleman Gators to victory during his first year as head football coach. The Gators have already played against the West Broward Bobcats for a preseason game, and Naples Golden Gate for the beginning of the season. “We have more players than ever and we are expecting a great season for varsity and for JV,” said Criberio. Criberio is a former Goleman graduate from the class of 2006, and...

The Pace Spartans football team is off to a great start. They kicked off the season with a defeat against Hialeah-Miami Lakes Trojans 40-0 and then triumphed over Ronald Reagan High on August 29 with a 31-12 win. Head Coach Mario Smith has made it a goal for the team to work on camaraderie and sportsmanship, in addition to practicing crucial skills such as tackling. As a trainer and former professional athlete, Smith understands the...

  The golfing community has been invited to participate in the Women’s Breast Health Initiative’s (WBHI) 2nd annual “b fore pink” breast cancer golf tournament scheduled for Friday, September 27, at Don Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes. The event features great golf, fabulous food, delectable drinks, exciting entertainment, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will help WBHI help uninsured and...