Mater Academy High’s chess team took home fourth place overall in the regional tournament, which qualifies the group for the district championships competition. Timothy Oei, the team’s president, took third place overall in singles competition. The district championship tournament will take place on Saturday, April 14 at Miami Jackson High School. Also leading the Lions are vice president, Gerardo Rodriguez, Luis Gonzalez,...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s (Pace) Starlette Dance team made school history last week as it was awarded two first place awards at the National Dance Association (NDA) National Championships held in Orlando’s Hard Rock Live March 2 through 4. This was the first time in the school’s 57 years that the school has earned two National Dance Titles at the same competition.  The team of 12 talented dancers is...

  The first ever charity Mayor’s Annual Basketball Classic Cup has been announced by Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez. The game will feature the two municipalities, Miami Lakes and Doral, playing at Doral Legacy Park, 11400 N.W. 82 Street, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5. All proceeds from the game will be divided between the two cities with Miami Lakes donating its proceeds to...

  Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame committee announced its second call for Sports Hall of Fame nominations with a deadline of Friday, April 6. The Hall of Fame, an initiative of Mayor Manny Cid and supported by the Town Council, is located inside the new Miami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The inaugural class of inductees included former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula, former Dolphins player and broadcaster...

  Miami Lakes’ final Super Saturday at the Park on March 17 will be highlighted by the 20th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day. The free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, is coordinated by the Youth Activities Task Force and sponsored, in part, by Andy’s Police Supply and the Town of Miami Lakes Police Department. The popular event is designed to provide children with the opportunity to...