The Spartan wrestling team at Monsignor Edward Pace High School has a long history of excellence led by coach Frank Pelegri, including winning the Class 1A State Championship in 2000. The 2015-2016 team, which is 2-1 thus far, looks to continue that great history. Pace’s new assistant wrestling coach Lazaro Reinoso is the biggest addition to the team this season. Reinoso spent his life around wrestling, becoming the youngest...

  HML’s Lady Trojans defeated Miami Edison 4-1 in the final game of the regular season. As the Lady Trojans celebrated their seven graduating seniors, a collective team effort solidified the win after a slow start on January 7.  Chavelys Leyva and Aspen Arias each scored off of penalty shots, while Noelys Martinez and Samantha Guiettrez finished the offensive explosion in the second half of play. The Trojans finished the...

  The Town of Miami Lakes honored former Miami Dolphins running back and longtime resident Tony Nathan with a proclamation during the January Town Council meeting. Councilmember Manny Cid sponsored legislation to celebrate Nathan’s  life accomplishments from his rise from high school and college in Alabama to the NFL, where he played in two Super Bowls. Nathan’s personal life story was brought to the big screen in a...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s varsity girl’s basketball team clinched a playoff berth in late December for the third year in  row. For the past two years, the Lady Cheetahs were All Catholic Conference North Division champions with a record of 15-3 in those years combined. Despite a slow start to the season, that included an injury to co-captain Maylizze Santos, the team was inspired to reach the playoffs...

The Miami Lakes Optimist Heat All Stars competed at the November Knockout Tournament in Weston and brought home the runner-up trophy, as a farewell event for some of the players who are headed to college. The girls went 3-1, losing their first game in the final round. Offensively, they exceeded their own expectations and led the tournament with the most runs scored. Defensively, they were on their game. “We are all very happy with their...