Boys and girls sports teams from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church are enjoying successful starts to the fall season. The JV flag football team is currently 4-0. Most recently, the Cheetahs defeated St. Kevin 34-6 on November 14. At a prior game versus St. Brendan, the team demonstrated outstanding defense and an explosive offense that began with a 65-yard pass from Justin Quintana to running back Michael Sanchez, his first...

Hialeah Gardens High will see five familiar faces on the Barry University men’s basketball team, the same group that was part of the school’s first state championship in just its third year of existence. Sophomore forward Yunio Barrueta and freshmen players guard Adrian Gonzalez, forward Alvaro Simoza and guard Philly Leonardo were members of the Gladiators’ 2012 state championship team and hope their high school success can...

American High senior Jonathan Spicer is wearing many hats during the 2013-2014 school year. He’s the team captain for the boys’ basketball team for the third consecutive season, and a four-year starter for the upcoming season.And what better way for Spicer to kick off his senior year in basketball than being named Patriot of the Month for November for his accomplishments on the court and in the classroom.The Patriots face district...

The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is holding registration for its flag football program.Parents may register their children in person at the front entrance of Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North, on Saturdays November 16, 23, and December 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.Parents can also register their children online at www.miaflag.com.The registration fee is $100 for in-person registration and $110 to register online....

Thanksgiving is not complete without a little football and the 5th grade students at Palm Springs North Elementary will hit the gridiron in a classic game to commemorate the holiday of giving thanks.The coed flag football game will pit the Red Team against the Blue Team in the 8th annual Turkey Bowl on Wednesday, November 27, at the school located at 17615 N.W. 82 Avenue.Kick-off starts at 9 a.m. Teachers Kayto Rolle and Melissa Pinna will...