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...

  Miami Lakes announced the new start date for the Start Smart Development Program. Over 100 children, ages 3 to 5 years, have participated in the sports development program over the past several years. The proven instructional program prepares children for the world of organized sports without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Parents work together with their children in a supportive environment to learn all of the...