Miami Lakes K-8 Center's team of coders, Samuel Borges and Daniel Simeon, competed on April 3 at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair's Digi-Con Coding with Scratch Challenge. Their hard work paid off as Simeon tied for second place among a field of 20 competitors from schools across Dade County. His highly creative animation showcased his talent and skill as a coder. Borges (left) and Simeon (right) are pictured at the competition.

Mater Lakes Academy’s wrestling team made history at the FHSAA State Tournament in Kissimmee where senior Nick Luna brought home the school’s first state championship. The feat came when Luna defeated Vincenzo Napolitano of American Heritage Delray to capture the 1A, 120-pound weight class title in dominating fashion. Luna built an early lead and never looked back as he won with a 9-4 score.Overall as a team, Mater Lakes Academy finished in...

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. was overwhelmed when his alma mater, Monsignor Edward Pace High, retired his NFL jersey and placed on the Spartans Football Wall of Fame.Before a packed crowd of Pace alumni including NFL quarterback Stephen Morris, Houston Texan defensive back Kayvon Webster, principal Anna Garcia and Walker’s father and students, Walker thanked everyone for the honor and donated a $5,000 check to his former...

Barbara Goleman High’s wrestling team recently competed in the state championships.After winning the district and regional championships, the Gators sent three players to compete in the state tournament at Silver Spray Arena in Kissimmee, Florida.Raul Chavarry (152 pounds), Maximo Fernandez (182 pounds) and Shawn Rodriguez (220 pounds) were sent to bring home the state championships for the Gators who made their presence felt in district and...

Before the start of Spring Break, Barbara Goleman High’s softball team was second in its district with a 12-1, 4-1 record while squashing most of the competition.Now its back to business as the Gators prepare for the last stretch of the regular season starting with another district showdown rematch with Hialeah Miami Lakes (7-3, 7-3) this week.The Gators won the first district game, 9-2, and are seeking to take over the division with Miami...