For the second consecutive season, the Miami Lakes Middle School girls’ basketball team finished the season undefeated and won the North Dade County Middle School Championship, a 54-20 victory over Southwood Middle.The Warriors (8-0) defeated the Superstars last year to win the title.Miami Lakes Middle’s head coach Tracie Pullum said she coached a great group of girls, some who are graduating and heading off to high...

Monsignor Edward Pace High senior Destiny Wilson was named Flag Football Player of the Year last week at the 2016 Miami Herald’s All-Dade Athletic Awards at Jungle Island.Her feat comes on the heels of being named to The Miami Herald All-Dade First Team.Wilson, a running back and wide receiver, had 1,796 total yards, 34 touchdowns and 12 interceptions for the 2016 season.Other local student-athletes were named Player of the Year in...

Barbara Goleman High School student Patricia Miranda won girls’ Badminton Player of the Year last week at the 2016 Miami Herald’s All-Dade Athletic Awards at Jungle Island. Miranda also was named to The Miami Herald All-Dade First Team for winning the girls’ singles championship at the GMAC.

The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free monthly field trips for seniors to attend Miami Marlins games this year.Transportation is provided to and from Town Hall, 6100 Main Street. Space is limited and required reservations will open one week prior to each game and remain open until all seats are filled.To reserve seating, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100. Participants are...

Alyssa Rodriguez achieved success in the classroom, on the softball field and basketball court in high school and at the Miami Lakes Optimist Club.Now, the Doral Academy student is ready to take her talents to Webber International University in Babson Park, Florida.As the female winner of the Roland Gomez Scholarship Award, Optimist Club president Jim Hamilton presented Rodriguez a check for college-related expenses last week at his sports...