Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High’s Jocelyn Ruiz captured her fourth consecutive Class 2A District 12 championship Oct. 23 in the 100-yard butterfly and was a runner-up in the 100-yard back stroke. Coach Frank Rocha said of Ruiz, a senior, “It’s been a privileged coaching her for four years. I’m proud of her accomplishments. I’m definitely going to miss her when she graduates.” Photo: HML, courtesy. -- David Snelling

Hip abductionThis movement targets the hip muscles (Gluteus Medius and front fibers of the Gluteus Maximus, or buttocks muscles).The exercise may beperformed with or without an exercise band.--Begin by leaning on hands and knees, feet resting on your bent toes.--Place the exercise band around your lower thighs, just above your knees.--Press your hands onto the floor and pull your bellybutton toward your spine to contract the deep adominal...

After winning its third district championship, Mater Academy High School girls volleyball team opened up the regionals with a 3-0 victory over Martin County High School’s Tigers.The Lady Lions (20-1) will face Doral Academy in the regional semifinals onTuesday, Oct. 29, according to MaxPreps.Mater Academy got to the regionals after a 3-0 victory over Hialeah Senior High School in the semifinal and by defeating Our Lady of Lourdes Academy 3-0,...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s football team kept its undefeated streak alive with a 48-40 victory over Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School.The Gators took home The Mayor’s Cup on Oct. 25.For the first time in school history, the Gators finished the regular season undefeated. They are headed to the postseason after a more than 15-year drought.Goleman wrestled the cup away from the Trojans. The cross-town rivals brought home the...

A “free throw and soccer championship” for boys and girls is set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School.The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the free event from 9 a.m. - noon at 6600 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes.Kids ages 9 - 14 maycompete. Lunch will be served and prizes will be awarded.The Knights of Columbus is a service organization and fraternity of Catholic men who support charity, unity, and patriotism.Their...