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...

After a stunning defeat of Broward’s American Heritage in the regional quarterfinal, Barbara Goleman’s baseball team was seeking to pull off another upset, this time over the nation’s No. 13 ranked Archbishop McCarthy.The Gators smelled victory but tasted defeat, as the Mavericks (26-2) shut out Goleman, 5-0, to advance to the regional final.The Gators finished the season 19-11 and captured the district championship for the...

Mater Academy’s Grrlettes Dance Team demonstrated an “excellence” performance during the 2017 Florida Cheer and Dance (FCDA) National Competition in Orlando.Thousands of competitive cheerleaders, dancers, coaches and parents from Florida schools competed in the FCDA championship series.Mater Academy’s Grrlettes qualified for the FCDA Nationals following a successful performance in the Florida State Championship.In the...