Florida International University volleyball standout Margherita Bianchin has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-South Region team, the organization announced last week. Bianchin, a senior outside hitter, was named Second Team All-Conference USA and a C-USA All-Tournament selection this season while helping the Panthers to a 19-12 overall record and a 9-5 slate in C-USA play. FIU advanced to its first-ever C-USA...

Pace High School’s cheerleading team recently captured the Florida Cheer and Dance Association championship qualifying the team to compete in a series of events to determine if they will compete in the National Championship in April at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The Spartans took home first place in most of the cheerleading and dance events during the state championship at Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington. They...

Miami Lakes will be performing annual maintenance to the athletic fields at Miami Lakes Optimist ark and Royal Oaks Park from now through January 14. During this period, athletic field areas will be closed.Residents and family members will have access to one area of Optimist Park north of the basketball courts for play in addition to the perimeter berm area for exercises. Residents may also take advantage of the open play field area, the...

The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club girls’ 15U team captured the 32nd annual PGS Academy Plantation Thanksgiving Classic championship, where the group dueled it out with some of the best teams during the three-day tournament. The girls bought home the gold medal and championship trophy in their age division, which was among the highest level of competition the tournament offers. The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club (boys and girls) has been...

The American Dance Alliance hosted the first competition of the season on Saturday December 8. The Bob Graham Education Canter’s Bobcat Dance Team and their coach Mayri Martinez had the opportunity to participate in several categories. The team received three superior awards for jazz, lyrical and contemporary. They also took home 3rd place and 4th place for their duets and 4th place for ensemble. They were awarded best costume for the jazz...