Miami Lakes will once again host the popular Start Smart Sports Development Program. Developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, the program aims to help prepare children, ages 3-5 ears old, for organized youth sports by using safe and fun equipment while developing basic motor skills. The 6-week program helps parents work one-on-one with their children while teaching them the basics of sports like throwing, catching, kicking...

 

Shula’s four-team Flag Football League competed against one another for the 2014-2015 season finale ending with the championship win by the Red Team including (from left) Joshua Kunkel, Joshua Rodriguez, coach Mark Rodriguez, Kaleb Rodriguez, Alec Gonzalez, Christopher Herrera, Anthony Cerda, Alec Ingersoll and coach Billy Ingersol.

  Albeit Barbara Goleman sophomore pitcher Natalie Costero has led her softball team to a 13-0 record, she would rather play second or third base. In 13 games this season, Costero pitched 11 complete games, including against her team’s toughest challengers including Miami Springs and Carol City. But she said her heart is still set on playing the bases. “Coach Barreda asked me to pitch since I pitched for my childhood travel...

  Pace High School invites golf enthusiasts, alumni, friends, and family to attend its Annual Spartan Golf Classic on Friday, March 27, at the Country Club of Miami, 6801 NW 186 St. This event is a decades-old Pace tradition where golfers and non-golfers can enjoy a day of fun out on the green all while supporting Catholic education. The tournament’s events include a lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse, golf competitions such as...

Jimmie Parrot, a longtime Miami-Dade educator and football coach who helped ease racial tension at American High School by employing disciplinary actions and encouraging students to get along with their counterparts, died last month. He was 64. Parrot retired last year following a 44-year career, 33 years at American, where he taught students and was the defensive line and assistant coach for six different head coaches, including three...