Mater Lakes Academy’s wrestling team made history at the FHSAA State Tournament in Kissimmee where senior Nick Luna brought home the school’s first state championship. The feat came when Luna defeated Vincenzo Napolitano of American Heritage Delray to capture the 1A, 120-pound weight class title in dominating fashion. Luna built an early lead and never looked back as he won with a 9-4 score.Overall as a team, Mater Lakes Academy finished in...

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. was overwhelmed when his alma mater, Monsignor Edward Pace High, retired his NFL jersey and placed on the Spartans Football Wall of Fame.Before a packed crowd of Pace alumni including NFL quarterback Stephen Morris, Houston Texan defensive back Kayvon Webster, principal Anna Garcia and Walker’s father and students, Walker thanked everyone for the honor and donated a $5,000 check to his former...

Barbara Goleman High’s wrestling team recently competed in the state championships.After winning the district and regional championships, the Gators sent three players to compete in the state tournament at Silver Spray Arena in Kissimmee, Florida.Raul Chavarry (152 pounds), Maximo Fernandez (182 pounds) and Shawn Rodriguez (220 pounds) were sent to bring home the state championships for the Gators who made their presence felt in district and...

Mater Academy High’s football player Onelio Rios was among several Miami-Dade County Public Schools students who earned the Carnival Cruise Lines Foundation Scholarship for mentoring and serving the youths of their communities.The students were recognized during the Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks game at American Airlines Arena.The academic award will go to the college of his choice for the next five years.The Carnival Foundation, in partnership...

Before the start of Spring Break, Barbara Goleman High’s softball team was second in its district with a 12-1, 4-1 record while squashing most of the competition.Now its back to business as the Gators prepare for the last stretch of the regular season starting with another district showdown rematch with Hialeah Miami Lakes (7-3, 7-3) this week.The Gators won the first district game, 9-2, and are seeking to take over the division with Miami...