Dade Christian School revives soccer program

Sports By David L. Snelling, Reporter Monday, December 20, 2021

 To jumpstart its future, Dade Christian School’s soccer program looked to the past.      On hiatus since 2016, Dade Christian restarted the program this season and hired alumnus Marino Torrens, Jr. as its new head coach.      Torrens, 31, helped the Crusaders to a district championship during his senior season in 2008.        He was hired to help oversee the programs at...

Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2020

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, December 20, 2021

   The Town of Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame inducted its latest class on Dec. 4 in an outdoor ceremony in Optimist Park.      The five new members include former professionals in the National Football League and Major League Baseball; a college volleyball star and coach and two people who have dedicated years to coaching youth sports.      Howard Schnellenberger, a college and NFL coach who...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Ricky Ali, Personal Trainer, Shula's Athletic Club Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Scaption exercise will help correct your posture and strengthen the muscles around your shoulders. 1.  Sit upright on an exercise ball or a bench. You can use a bench with a backrest. 2.  Hold a pair of light dumbbells in each hand. For this exercise I recommend any weight up to 10 pounds.  3.  While holding the dum bbells, lift both arms forward and up to a position where the shoulder, elbow and wrist form a...

Mater Lakes Academy hosts WNBA star's camp

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 1, 2021

     WNBA All Star Erica Wheeler and her Wheeler Kid Foundation held its 4th Annual Basketball Camp at Mater Lakes Academy’s new gym in Hialeah.      More than 180 girls participated in the camp on Oct. 16, when the kids received athletic shoes, a bag and shirts courtesy of sponsor Adidas, the school said.     Wheeler, originally from the Liberty City section of Miami who is a guard for the...

CBRE wins 18th Annual Brokers Challenge Golf Tournament

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 18, 2021

    CBRE won the coveted trophy in the 18th Annual Broker’s Challenge Golf  Tournament held Nov. 4 at The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes.      The event was hosted by The Graham Companies’ Steve Style, vice president of marketing and Philip Wyllie, leasing manager, Graham Commercial.      Brokers from the area’s top real estate firms participated...
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