American High’s softball team is 3-0, including an upset victory over the No. 1 ranked team in Miami-Dade County.Last week, the Patriots remained undefeated with a 15-0 victory of Krop, as pitcher Ashley Alfonso is 3-0.In that game, she tossed 6 strikeouts in six innings of work.A week prior, the Patriots knocked off the then-No.1 ranked team, Palmetto High, 3-1, in the third game of the regular season. In the game, the Patriots...
St. Thomas University men's basketball head coach Patrick Gayle recently won his 100th career game with a 90-61 win at Ave Maria.Gayle, in his fifth season at the helm of the Bobcats, now holds a 100-49 overall record (.670 winning percentage). He has led St. Thomas to the NAIA National Championship tournament three times along with a Sun Conference regular-season championship in 2013-14.In his first full season as head coach, Gayle led the...
Barbara Goleman’s baseball team defeated rival Hialeah Gardens, 1-0, in the BSN Tournament at Christopher Columbus High School.With the two schools only a 10-minute drive apart, it’s only fitting the game was an intense contest decided by one run. This time it was the Gators who got the last laugh and neighborhood bragging rights. Sophomore John Urena ended a scoreless tie when he crossed home plate for the winning run in the...
Mater Lakes Academy’s boys varsity basketball team has advanced to the FHSAA’s Region 4-5A semifinal round. The Bears defeated the Key West Conchs on Thursday, February 16, 84-76 in an intense matchup. The team was led by Cyrus Largie, who scored 31 points and had 13 rebounds. Jurik Morales had 21 points with five assists and Donovan Alvarez had 13 points.  “It’s been amazing to see our student athletes come...

Pace baseball team begins season with strong roster; first home game on March 3

Sports By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Friday, March 3, 2017

The Pace High School Spartans baseball team has a long storied history of success that includes multiple state titles and players who would go on to the play in the major leagues. Last year was no exception, as the Spartans went all the way to the FHSAA state finals.  This most recent round of success has been the result of long-term planning by head coach Thomas Duffin, who was named the 6A-2A Baseball Coach of the Year at The Miami...
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