Bob Graham Education Center’s (BGEC) Bobcat Dance Team attended the American Dance Alliance State Competition on Sunday, January 21 at Florida International University along with many schools from Miami-Dade and Broward counties. They had the opportunity to compete and showcase several routines, solos and duets in different categories.  A duet performance by Sophia and Susanna Inguanzo earned first place honors in the...

  During the regular season, Hialeah Miami Lakes and Miami Springs girls’ soccer teams faced off in two games, with the Golden Hawks sweeping the series with an 8-0 shut out in both games. The two teams collided again, this time in the District 16-3A semifinal and it was the same results, as the Golden Hawks (17-2-2) prevailed with a victory, sending them to the District final game.  Also in girls’ soccer, Ransom...

  Mater Academy’s search for a new head football coach brought back a familiar face. Jeff Pond, the Lions’ defensive coordinator during the 2015 and 2016 seasons under Rocco Casullo, was named the new coach for the 2018 season, his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant for more than 15 years.  Pond built one of the top-ranked defenses in the state, which helped Mater Academy reach the regional playoffs...

  A local group of high school student-athletes were named to the 2018 Miami Herald’s All-Dade teams for their stellar performances in football, swimming and diving, golf, bowling and cross-country. Making the 5A-Independent First Team Offense were Pace junior running backs Tyrone Douglas (107 carries for 1,130 yards and 11 touchdowns) and Willie Floyd (97 carries, 784 yards and nine touchdowns), as well as their teammates, junior...

  Hialeah Gardens Middle School (HGMS) named music teacher, Berman Lopez, as Teacher of the Year.  With great attention to his student’s individual needs, Lopez also focuses on efficiently teaching his students about the intricacies of the music world.  “This includes an effective and efficient warm up routine, where students listen to each other and focus on rhythmic and articulation exercises, as well as learning...