By Larry Blustein

We received a letter last week from a local coach who wanted to remind me that this is the time of year that colleges across the country pay close attention to the talent in South Florida.

By Curtis Stevenson

Monsignor Edward Pace High School won their first boy's state basketball championship in 1996. That was the genesis of an unbelievable stretch for the Spartans. Recently named head coach Anthony Serro is all to familiar with the success achieved by the private school located in Opa-locka, Florida.

"There is no doubt, that the expectations around here are high, and that is extremely exciting," said Serro. "The goals have been high here at Pace, and I love it."

 SPRING TOUR: Palmetto

SCOUTING: This is one of those athletic big men that we have had the chance to watch at so many different events and games, and have been impressed every time we evaluate his play.

SCOUTING: If you have never had the opportunity to watch this quality football player perform, you are missing out on yet another "under the radar" player that seems to pop up in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

Thirty-six area schools, football officials benefit from scrimmages

By Larry Blustein

It took Al Riveron five years to go from back judge to crew chief in the National Football League. Last weekend, the first Hispanic referee in league history made a name for himself and his organization in two days.