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...

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...

Three local high school basketball teams were successful in capturing their respective District championships this past week.Mater Academy boys’ basketball team captured the 16-8A District championship with a victory over Barbara Goleman, putting the Bears in the Regional quarterfinal. As the district’s runner-up, the Gators will play in the Regional quarterfinal. American High boys’ basketball team defeated Miami High...

The Miami Lakes Heat fast pitch softball team recently competed at Fletcher Park for a USSA Tournament. The girls went 2-1 to put them into a single elimination match against power house teams Plantataion Pressure and Sunrise Thunder. They defeated Pressure 4-1 and Thunder 9-1. The girls went into the finals versus Cooper City Cobras, losing 2-1. Pictured (back, from left) Andiana Bueno, coach Alex Castroman, Ashley Alfonso, Ashley Alonso,...