Former St. Thomas University and Pace High infielder Jerry Downs and his team, the Greenville (South Carolina) Drive, clinched their first South Atlantic League Championship after defeating the Annapolis Intimidators, 8-3, at Fluor Field. Brett Netzer's three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth that gave the Drive the win.   The Drive are a minor league team of the Boston Red Sox and a member of the South Atlantic League.Jerry...

Monsignor Edward Pace (4-2, 1-1) defeated Edison (0-7), 42-6.  The Spartans had momentum entering the game after upsetting Palm Glades Prep Academy, 39-0, last week.Next week, Pace looks to extend its winning streak against Treasure Coast (3-2) on Friday, October 20 and keep alive their hopes for winning another district championship.Mourning (2-4) defeated Mater Academy (2-4, 2-3). The Lions will battle their district foe, Goleman (2-4,...

What do Spanish Lake Elementary School teachers do during the summer? Rest? Travel? Plan? Maybe a little of all three. As for planning, teachers have been creating enriching school curriculum for student interest and success. Three funded grants of interest were submitted by fifth grade teacher Lesley Caraballo for stability balls, brag tags, and a science lab based on a winter break holiday party. Stability balls, an alternative seating...

St. Thomas University soccer player Chris Valdes, a Barbara Goleman High graduate, helped the Bobcats remain undefeated in conference play, as his team defeated rival Florida Memorial University, 7-1, last week at home.Bobcats starters Santeri Bergman, Harry Molyneux, and Chris Giraldo were also stout throughout the match, holding the Fighting Lions to just two shots in the first half and none on goal.The defense continued to hold the Lions...

Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Police Explorers from Barbara Goleman High School were recognized for volunteering to help people following Hurricane Irma, which destroyed some areas in Miami-Dade County. The Explorers helped pass out water and food to people affected by damages the storm caused, and removed downed trees and debris from business and residential properties in Miami Lakes and the surrounding areas.