St. Thomas University men’s basketball players Justin Brown and Philip Saunders were named to the Sun Conference First Team and Second Team, respectively, for their accomplishments on the basketball court this season. Brown, received First-Team honors and was the Bobcats offensive leader for the season, as the junior averaged 17 points-per-game, while shooting 47 percent from the field in 21 games. Brown scored a season-high 32-points and...

After winning its third consecutive district championship this season, Mater Lakes Academy boys’ basketball team is now arguably the powerhouse in 5A District 14 and next season is looking bright for the Bears as some of their starting players are returning for another run at a fourth straight title and state championship berth.Finishing with a 6-0 record in district competition and topping off schools such as fellow district rivals Monsignor...

After a three and half hour marathon, Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) High’s softball team outlasted district rival Jackson, 20-14, at the Generals’ home field last week. The Trojans pulled away in the 7th inning, scoring three runs to seal the victory. HML started off the season with a 12-0 shut out victory over Northwestern and a victory over Reagan before losing to district foes Miami Springs, 15-0 and Goleman, 9-2. The Trojans are 4-2, (3-2 in...

Florida International University’s beach volleyball freshman Abbie Hughes was named to the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association Preseason Watch List, the league recently announced during its meeting.Hughes begins her first season with the FIU beach volleyball program following a stellar freshman indoor season for the Panthers and comes to FIU after being named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Beach Volleyball Second Team...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will present its 21st annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 115151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Sponsored in part by Andy’s Police Supply and the Town of Miami Lakes Police Department, the event will provide children an opportunity to learn about bicycle safety while interacting with various branches of law enforcement officers.The first 200...