David Marks may be new at Shula’s Athletic Club, but he has almost 50 years of experience in boxing. Marks was a professional boxer up until the 1970’s, but has continued his passion for the hobby long since then. He’s taught around the globe, and has made his way to teaching the sport at Miami Lakes.  Marks began his journey teaching at the Canal Zone Penitentiary in Panama in the early 70’s where he was...

  Two Florida International University track and field standouts demonstrated strong performances in the long jump and high jump during the University of Miami Hurricane Alumni Meet in Coral Gables, with one student-athlete breaking her own school record.  The former American High standout Christian Williams in the long jump, recorded a 7.02m for two third-place finishes during the two-day event.  Last year, the senior set an...

  badminton team recently won the district title, giving the Gators three championships in five seasons. During the day-long district tournament, Goleman recorded 17 points to take the title after competing against Krop, Carol City, Hialeah Gardens and Mourning. The Gladiators and the Chiefs were tied for district runner-up with 10 points. Alyssa Moore led the Gators by winning the girls’ singles title, and Gabriella Lopez was the...

  Florida International University outfielder Lorenzo Hampton Jr. is making a big impact for the Panthers this season. The Miami Lakes resident and former Monsignor Edward Pace High standout is batting .274 with 22 runs, 28 RBI and eight home runs.  Perhaps his best performance of the season came against Grambling University in April when Hampton Jr. went 7-for-12 with two home runs and seven RBI’s, lifting the Panthers to a...

  Jose Marti MAST Academy (JMMA) announced its Silver Knight Award nominees for the 2017-2018 school year.  One Silver Knight and three Honorable Mentions in each category will be selected by a panel of independent judges on April 24 at Jungle Island. The Silver Knight winners will be announced at a ceremony on May 17 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Silver Knight winners will receive a $2,000 prize and the Honorable...