KIDS AT PLAY

Cooper City, Coral Springs cheerleaders sweep Cheer Off

Coral Springs and Cooper City Optimist swept the American Youth Football League Cheerleading Cheer Off at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables.

KIDS AT PLAY

Cooper City, Coral Springs cheerleaders sweep Cheer Off

Cooper City Optimist and Coral Springs swept the American Youth Football League Cheerleading Cheer Off at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables.

Miller brings talent to 3 sports

St. Thomas Aquinas senior Taylor Miller has a very busy schedule, but that's just fine for the three-sport student athlete. School volleyball, travel softball, school basketball, travel softball, school softball and more travel softball.

Tip from First Academy leads to win over Westminster

Momentum changed with the slightest of touch -- a tip in Game 3 that started a chain reaction -- to key (Orlando) First Academy's victory over Westminster Academy 25-21, 20-25, 27-25, 25-22 in the Class 2A state volleyball semifinal on Friday morning at The Lakeland Center.

Johnson's Chaminade prepares for state with win over friend

O'Neil, Sicam lead Lions

Baldwin amazes, leading Chaminade to first region title

Rey, Wade step up in upset win

Inspiring words lift Westminster over Palmer in region final

Hepp, Kniskern spark upset-minded Lions

KIDS AT PLAY

Five Bengals teams Super Bowl-bound

The traditionally strong Pembroke Pines Optimist Bengals program has a league best five teams competing in the American Youth Football League Super Bowl.

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Hollywood Yankees remain unbeaten

Nicolas Denise hit a clutch single in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Yankees came from behind to edge the Dodgers 17-16 in the Hollywood Hills Rookie Division (age 7 and 8) at Duke Field at Rotary Park.

Team Player kudos

The Miami Herald and the Miami Heat, in partnership with Gatorade and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, are sponsoring the Academic Team Player spotlight in Sunday's youth sports pages in the Neighbors Sunday section.

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Davie Broncos 90s first in club to reach Super Bowl

The Davie Broncos 90s became the first team in its club's history to reach the American Youth Football League Super Bowl. The Cooper City Cowboys 135s and Weston Warriors 100s won in dramatic fashion to qualify for the Super Bowl.

St. Thomas teams, West Broward girls qualify for state

Flanagan's Freeman overcomes close calls

Chaminade, Hollywood Hills make first region final

wrestling

Riding a strong, season defining performance from sophomore Brianna O'Neil, Chaminade-Madonna's varsity volleyball team defeated Ransom Everglades 28-26, 24-26, 25-9, 25-21 Tuesday night to advance to the Class 3A regional final.

A sign of the times for Broward athletes

Making it official with college scholarships

Coaches chosen for BCAA All-Star volleyball match

Simply Marbleous

Dedes, Spear gutsy Sharks

Douglas falls in thriller

Westminster avenges region semifinal setback

Palmer Trinity, Prieto next

BROWARD COUNTY VOLLEYBALL

Three Macek sisters excel at sport they love

Volleyball runs in the Macek family. Middle sister Molly does not have the middle-hitter size like older sister Mary Kate and younger sibling Maggie, but she sure has the heart.

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West Pines' Bears outscore Patriots, win Super Bowl

The Bears defeated the Patriots 20-12 to win the Super Bowl in the 7-9 division of West Pines Flag Football.

Tyler Waxman ran for two touchdowns, and Jimmy Arnaez scored on a double reverse. They received outstanding blocking from Jose Gonzalez, Dylan Merced, Christian Zanabria, Jeremy Provost, Dylan Dearman, Kyle Zimmer, Jordan Cordoves, Erik Delgado and Jake Pickard.

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Simmon delivers for Davie Broncos in playoff opener

Denzel Simmon ran for more than 60 yards, scored and had an interception as the Davie Broncos 90s edged the Sunrise Gators 6-0 in the American Youth Football League playoff opener.

Senior girls, young guys ignite Raiders sweep at district meet

Coral Springs, Douglas advance to regionals

Pelletier serves winner for aggressive, defensive Westminster

Big match for Bohlander

Pompano's middles key historic win

Former North Broward Prep player leads Spanish River

Saxner exemplifies leadership on, off court

Whether she is casing the game plan on the volleyball court or planning for a case in a higher court, Sara Saxner is doing very well at Nova High School in Davie.

KIDS AT PLAY

Pines Bengals capture Triple Crown

The Pembroke Pines Optimist Bengals 8-and-under travel baseball team won the Triple Crown National Championship in St. Augustine.

The Bengals played seven games in three days. Kevin Barreneche, Jalen Camacho, Justin Rauch, Justin Tablada, Alberto J. Rodriguez Jr., Jonathan Sosa, Jordan Naranjo and Christian Vargas provided stellar pitching.

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Cowboys 100s make a huge comeback

With a playoff spot on the line, the Cooper City Optimist Cowboys 100s defeated the Boca Raton Jets 33-0 in the American Youth Football League.

After starting the season 1-5, the Cowboys won four of their next five games to reach the playoffs.

Pickett, Stocker help second year West Broward win first district title

In just its second year, the top seed West Broward High School girls' varsity volleyball team won the District 12-6A championship on Wednesday by defeating host Cypress Bay 25-14, 25-20, 25-19.

District titles old hat for Douglas

Miller guides Hollywood Hills to district crown

Broward County Varsity Volleyball Players of the Week

Broward Top 10