Monsignor Edward Pace High (PACE) boys’ baseball team is ranked the top private prep team in the nation, according to Street and Smith’s Baseball magazine.The Spartans, who defeated perennial powerhouse Bolles School in Jacksonville for the 2018 state championship, returns much of its talent this season including what is likely the top junior class at one school in the country.According to Street and Smith’s Baseball magazine, five Spartans...

A week before Florida International University’s softball season got underway, the Panthers and head coach Heather Gelbard announced the hiring of assistant coach Mia Hignojos.“I'm very excited to welcome Mia to the Panther Family,” Gelbard said. “Throughout the interview and hiring process, Mia’s open and honest communication really stood out. I expect that she will develop close relationships with our diverse roster of student-athletes, and...

Florida International University women's swimming and diving team has been named a Scholar All-America team for their academic performance in the 2018 fall semester, according to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).NCAA Division I, II and III, as well as NAIA and NJCAA teams, are eligible for the distinction, which is awarded to all teams with a combined GPA of at least 3.0.The FIU women's squad posted a...

St. Thomas University (STU) sent four track and field runners to compete in the Critz Tybee Run Fest half marathon last month, which is a tune-up for the National Championships.Sarah Bomkamp, Susana Gutierrez and Calyope Ortega represented the Women's Track team, while Diego Lopez represented the Men's side; all four runners placed within the top-five of their respective races.STU's three runners placed in the top-four of a field that...

Hialeah Gardens Senior High Goddesses recently were crowed the 2019 Universal Dance Association (UDA)’S National and Grand Dance Team Champions after competing against the top teams in the country in Orlando.The event, which took place at the Walt Disney World Resort, is administered by UDA, a division of Varsity Spirit.The National Dance and Team Championships is the only national live dance team championship that is endorsed by the National...