20th Annual Corey for St. Jude Golf Tournament raises money for child cancer research

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     For the 20th year, The Graham Companies sponsored the Corey for St. Jude Golf Tournament at the Miami Lakes Golf Club.      The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was the title sponsor of the event on Oct. 30.      Contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. totaled $60,000 so far, with $10,400 more pledged to come from tournament...

Sports Hall of Fame Committee inducts athletes, coaches

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame inducted two coaches and two former professional athletes in its Class of 2023 on Dec. 9.      The late Bill Arnsparger led college football teams and was athletic director at the University of Florida. A Miami Laker, he was a defensive coordinator in the NFL and credited with the No Name Defense. He was on the coaching staffs for the 1972 and 1973 Super Bowl...

Miami Lakes boys play on All-Star teams

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

   Players on Miami Youth Baseball Association teams show off their rings and awards after playing at Grapeland Heights Park in Miami on Dec. 10. MYBA officials use players’ stats to choose up to six kids from each team to play in the All-Star games. Participating players received a commemorative MYBA All-Star ring.      Team KSA 6U members played in the All-Star Coach Pitch game. Jorge Medina received the...

All athletes welcome at Miami Lakes gyms

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

     Abram Zuniga was getting fussy during his mother’s work out, but her classmates weren’t bothered by the toddler’s whimpers on a recent weekday morning.       Caution CrossFit and Fitness Coach Connie Amador held and soothed Abram while continuing to lead five women at her Mommy and Me class.       Across town at Movement Lab, athletes from the NFL and NBA...

It’s time to register for youth sports in Miami Lakes

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 18, 2024

Registration for Miami Lakes spring athletic programs is underway. Four programs are available for boys and girls: tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball/softball. Play happens at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Ave. and Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162 St.  •  MGT Academy Tennis   Boys and girls ages 7 - 12 can join this youth league to work on fundamental tennis skills two times a week at Optimist Park. Students should...
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