Monsignor Edward Pace baseball team’s quest for a return trip to the state championship tournament was dashed last week when Pompano Beach ended the Spartans’ season with a 9-0 defeat in the Region 4-5 final.Last year’s state runner-up wasn’t able to compete on the same level as the Golden Tornadoes, who celebrated their victory on the Pace’s home field.Pompano Beach’s Chase Costello broke a scoreless game...

On Saturday, May 13, Miami Lakes Town Council joined with representatives of the Miami Lakes Optimist Club to officially open the new Optimist Park Clubhouse at 6411 N.W. 162 Street.The new clubhouse is approximately 4,300 square feet and serves as a multi-purpose facility including multi-purpose rooms, snack bar, administrative offices, and additional parking.A signature feature of the facility is the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame which...

As the 2016-2017 school year draws to a close, a host of local high school student-athletes were honored for their performances in the classroom and on the athletic fields for spring sports.The Miami Herald recognized a group of students who were nominated for the Dade Scholar Athletes award, a winner for girls’ player of the year, a finalist for male athlete of the year and others  named to the 2016-2017 All-Dade teams for...

While reshaping the future of the women’s basketball program, St. Thomas University has looked to the past.Candace Walker was named head coach of the Bobcats, returning to her alma mater where she served as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team.Walker previously spent the last four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.“I am thrilled to be a part of the Bobcat family once again,”...

The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club under-10 girl’s team was runner-up during the 2016-2017 Miami Premier Soccer Club’s Inca Kola Cup tournament in the Village of Pinecrest. The Miami Lakes group is among hundreds of MPS traveling soccer teams (girl’s ages 9 to 18 years old) that are part of a year round soccer training program to enhance their skills to compete in tournaments. The older teams play to qualify for the highest...