In local high school football, one team posted its first win of the season, while another team prepares for a district showdown this week and two teams met for the first time ever. Hialeah Miami Lakes finally got its first win of the season, a 28-23 victory over Alonso and Tracy Mourning High at North Miami Stadium last week. Trojans’ quarterback Keanu Brown sparked the offense with a 61-yard touchdown reception to receiver...

On October 1, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School hosted the All Cat​holic Conference North Division “Dig Pink” volleyball games as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On the first day, the “Dig Pink” games raised over $200 for the Breast Cancer Foundation of Miami. The goal is to raise $1,000 and educate girls about this important cause. Other “Dig Pink” games were held on October 8 and 14....

  The Miami Wildcats 16-and-under softball team recently won the ESPN/USSSA World Series Championship in Orlando, Florida. Forty-six teams competed in the 16-and -under division, including teams from California, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Arizona and Alabama, during the eight-day tournament. The Wildcats went undefeated in the winners bracket putting them straight into the championship series. The girls faced off versus South...

  The Miami Lakes Senior Softball program is celebrating the start of its fifth year. In September 2009, George Pringle worked with the Town of Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee to implement the program. Today, Pringle is a star performer. Games are held at 9 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday on Field No. 2 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. Male players are 60 and older while females of any age are invited to play, and several very...

  Basketball coaches for high schools, the Optimist Club, and parks and recreation, will have a golden opportunity to learn basketball pointers, techniques and strategies from some of the best pro and college coaches. Legendary high school basketball coach Shaky Rodriguez has organized a basketball symposium and clinic and invited an all-star coaching line-up that includes former Orlando Magic and Miami Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy...