Mater Academy players participated in the 8th annual Tru Sports Foundation Public versus Private All-Star football game at McArthur High School, where the public school players defeated the private school players, 27-23. The All-Star game gives seniors an opportunity to showcase their talent among their peers, and obtain one last look by coaches and recruiters, representing colleges and universities across the county. Despite the loss, Mater...

Miami Lakes parents are reminded it’s time to register their children for the Town’s youth archery and golf programs. Hook a Kid on Golf:A six-week program introduced by the National Alliance for Youth Sports that aims at introducing the basics of golf, while teaching the etiquette of the game to children between the ages of 7-12 years old. Takes place every Wednesday starting in February from 4 to 5 p.m. at Shula’s Golf...

A group of local student-athletes were honored for their stellar performances this season, as they were named to The Miami Herald All-Dade teams in football, volleyball, golf, and cross country. The 8A-6A First Team offense includes Mater Academy senior running back Daniel Doriscar, who rushed for 1,049 yard on 151 carries and scored 17 touchdowns.Third team defense included Mater Academy linebacker Lio’undre Gallimore.Honorable...

Chicago Cubs star and Mater Academy alumni Albert Almora presented former President Barack Obama with a honorary team Jersey at the White House. The President honored the 2016 World Series Champions days before he was set to leave office following two-terms in the Oval Office.

A summary of various local high school recent sports results:In boys’ soccer, Ransom Everglades defeated Mater Lakes Academy, 2-1, in the District 15-2A quarterfinals. Ransom (13-5-4) avenged its regular season loss to Mater Lakes (9-8) in December. Ransom went on to defeat LaSalle in the semifinals.Flanagan defeated American High in the District 14-5A semifinals and topped North Miami in the finals.For District 16-4A quarterfinal...