SIDELINES
April 3, 2013
ODA, Cardinal Mooney crown county champions; Wave Runners make splash at FLAGS meet
JUST THE STATS
April 3, 2013
4 — The number of consecutive victories the Lakewood Ranch High softball team has recorded after defeating Lake Region 2-1 March 28.
Athlete of the Week: Andrew Giddens
April 3, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High junior catcher Andrew Giddens hit a two-run single to break a scoreless tie and help propel the Mustangs to a 4-2 victory over North Port in pool play of the Red Bracket of the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25.
Wildcat surges past Tito's
April 3, 2013
Nicolai Galindo scored four goals to lead Wildcat to an 11-8 victory over Tito's in the USPA R.A.U. Final of the All Children's Hospital Guild Cup March 31.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic
April 1, 2013
The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota High baseball teams were five of 24 teams from across the state that participated in the 28th Annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25-28.
Mirabella tosses perfect game
March 28, 2013
Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella threw her second perfect game of the season to lead the Lady Pirates to a 9-0 victory over Palmetto March 2.
Mustangs improve to 2-0 in Red Bracket
March 27, 2013
The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team improved to 2-0 in Pool B of the Red Bracket with a 15-8 victory over Dade Christian in the quarterfinal round of the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 26.
Making it Count: Kenya Yancy
March 27, 2013
Braden River High junior shortstop Kenya Yancy is batting .419 with 23 hits, a pair of home runs and 10 RBIs so far this season. She has helped lead the Lady Pirates to 14-3 record (8-0 Class 7A-11).
Athlete of the Week: NATALIE NOVAK
March 27, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High School senior Natalie Novak ran the leadoff leg of the 4x800-meter relay, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to a first-place finish at the Tarpon Invitational March 23, at Charlotte High.
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
