Moving from Class 8A to a tougher challenge in 7A didn’t seem to enervate the American High girls’ basketball team. The girls started off 6-0, including defeats over then No. 1 state-ranked Palm Beach Dyer and power houses Gulliver Prep and Coconut Creek. Now at 18-2, the Patriots may be the new kids on the block but the senior-dominating team has settled in well enough to stake its claim for the district title and seeking...

  Last year, Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s boys’ basketball team finished the season at 9-20 and missed the playoffs. This season, the Spartans are 11-6 and tied with Booker T. Washington for the district lead, and averaging 84 points per game, which is ranked 12th in the nation. Head coach Anthony Serro credits the regular season success to an offense that takes more shots than their opponents. Serro said his team...

  The Miami Rockets have taken off! The newly assembled 12 and under travel baseball team comprised of players from Miami Lakes and Hialeah recently won the Miramar Wood Bats Tournament, recording a 5-1 record to capture the championship. The team was put together by four fathers to compete at a high level and live the American Dream. Some of the players came from Cuba less than a year ago and blended in “very” well with...

Looking to get fit in the New Year! Then look to Miami Lakes Congregational Church to “Enhance Fitness.” This is a group exercise class led by a certified instructor that improves balance, flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination, mental sharpness and reduces the risk of falling. The group is for persons aged 55 years and older. Class times are Monday and Thursday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., and Friday from 10:45 to 11:45...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force announced that registration remains open for the Just Run® Miami Lakes program. Just Run, in its fourth year, is a fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship, and pride in accomplishment. The program is open to elementary and middle school students, ages 5 through 14, and is free. The program takes place every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Royal Oaks...