Basketball was the highlight in late August at Shula’s Athletic Club as part of the Miami Lakes Senior Games schedule and events included a Free Throw contest, three point shooting, and a Bean Bag toss. George Pringle (above) shows his Free Throw form in the male 70-79 age group. Pringle took a silver medal for 2nd place with Jim Hamilton, celebrating his 72nd birthday, placing first. Dave Oliver placed third.

On October 7, Pace High School will induct four new members into the Pace Hall of Fame during halftime of the 2016 Homecoming football game against Clewiston High School. The inductees, all Pace Alumni, are Pace Dean of Students Samuel Lilly (Class of 1975), Roderick “Rod” Mack (Class of 1995), and husband and wife Daniel Delgado (Class of 1997) and Kristina Bergolla Delgado (Class of 1998).“Mr. Lilly,” as he is...

Miami Lakes resident Erick Lamelas is a full time student at Florida International University and a Karate Martial artist. He started learning karate at 6 years old and could now possibly be a future Olympian. Throughout his years practicing karate, he has achieved these accolades: 3-time PKF Jr. Pan-American Champion, 12-time USA NKF National Champion, 6-time Team USA Member, 3-time US Open Champion, 5-time AAU National Champion, 3-time...

Miami Lakes Optimist’s the Heat softball team won the Miami Marlins RBI League Championship after finishing 12-1-1 to claim the top prize.The girls’ team competed in the RBI League from May 5 to June 24.They won their first two playoffs game before advancing to the championship game.“They were all serious and on target,” said coach Alex Castroman. “They played the Stings and won that game to make it.”On...

Pace High School senior Manuel Rodriguez recently announced his verbal commitment to Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach. Rodriguez is a pitcher for the Pace baseball team and has been on the varsity roster since he was a freshmen. His biggest performance for the Spartans was during the 2016 Class 5A State Championship game where he pitched a whole 8 1/3 innings for the Spartans, allowing no runs and 4 hits with 8...