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...

The Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) Trojans men’s volleyball team is off to a great start this season with an 11-1 record. The Trojans returned seven players from last year’s team that went 5-13. The men’s volleyball team is 9-0 in District 13. Leading the Trojans this season is Alain Martinez, setter and captain of the team. Martinez is ranked both in the state of Florida and nationally on Maxpreps.com for assists. With a veteran team and players...

The love, dedication and commitment to play soccer at an early age has paid off for Tano Capote.The Miami Lakes resident was recently selected to the State of Florida U14 soccer team and he was picked to join the 2018-2019 Florida Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program state team.As a member of the Olympic development team, he will travel this summer to the University of Alabama, where he will live on campus while his team will...