A week before Florida International University’s softball season got underway, the Panthers and head coach Heather Gelbard announced the hiring of assistant coach Mia Hignojos.“I'm very excited to welcome Mia to the Panther Family,” Gelbard said. “Throughout the interview and hiring process, Mia’s open and honest communication really stood out. I expect that she will develop close relationships with our diverse roster of student-athletes, and...

St. Thomas University (STU) sent four track and field runners to compete in the Critz Tybee Run Fest half marathon last month, which is a tune-up for the National Championships.Sarah Bomkamp, Susana Gutierrez and Calyope Ortega represented the Women's Track team, while Diego Lopez represented the Men's side; all four runners placed within the top-five of their respective races.STU's three runners placed in the top-four of a field that...

Hialeah Gardens Senior High Goddesses recently were crowed the 2019 Universal Dance Association (UDA)’S National and Grand Dance Team Champions after competing against the top teams in the country in Orlando.The event, which took place at the Walt Disney World Resort, is administered by UDA, a division of Varsity Spirit.The National Dance and Team Championships is the only national live dance team championship that is endorsed by the National...

The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club, located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, has provided many groups and individuals with a unique course over the years.On February 11, a longtime member of the Herb Smith Golf Group, Bruce Taylor recorded his first hole-in-one. The Ace took place on the fifth hole, a Par 3, 105 yards in length. It was his first hole in-one in his golfing career that spans over five decades. Taylor used his pitching wedge and...

Local high school boys’ and girls’ basketball, five teams made it to the regionals but only one group is still alive while the others are taking an early Spring Break vacation.Mater Academy defeated Cooper City, 71-53 and advanced to the regional semifinals in a showdown with McArthur on February 26.The Lions defeated Goleman, 82-46, to win their third consecutive district championship.McArthur (20-10) clobbered the Gators, 66-27, in the...