A group of local high-school students made The Miami Herald’s All-Dade teams for football, girls and boys swimming and diving, volleyball, golf and cross country. All-Dade Football: Making the All-Dade 5A-Independent First Team offense was Dade Christian senior offensive lineman Jarod Johnson who also played on the defensive line recording 57 tackles and nine sacks. Also on the First Team defense was Pace senior linebacker Sage...

  As the American High boys’ soccer team tunes up for the playoffs during this week’s GMAC tournament, the Patriots face some stiff competition in the district playoffs. American is the only Miami-Dade soccer team in its new district that has earned a berth in the postseason. In fact, the Patriots (13-1-1) were on the brink of an undefeated regular season but Broward’s Northeast High spoiled their plans in the last...

  The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding its final day of registration for its Spring baseball and softball season from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 17. Boys and girls can sign up in front of Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North, which is adjacent to Miami Lakes Optimist Park. Participants must bring copies of their birth certificates during the registration period, and be fitted for their uniforms. The...

  Registration for the Miami Lakes Optimist Club's Flag Football Program will take place on Saturdays, January 24, 31, and February 7. Kids aged 5 to 15 may register. Parents can sign up their kids in-person at Miami Lakes Middle School (6425 Miami Lakeway North) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Payment can be made with cash or by check. The fee is $120 for new players and $100 for returning players from last season. Registration is also...

  Miami Lakes’ Youth Activities Task Force announced the Just Run® Miami Lakes Program will begin Monday, January 26. The program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, and will run through May. The Just Run® Miami Lakes Program, now in its 5th year, is a free, fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship, and pride in...