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PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 19, 2012
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp
Six-year-old Dylan Elder couldn’t wait to show off his skills during an agility drill.
Six-year-old Dylan Elder couldn’t wait to show off his skills during an agility drill.
East Manatee Bulldogs middle linebacker Justin Shofter, 9, takes on a Mustangs player during an offensive line drill.
East Manatee Bulldogs middle linebacker Justin Shofter, 9, takes on a Mustangs player during an offensive line drill.
Nine-year-old Hunter Simpson drops back for a pass during a quarterback drill.
Nine-year-old Hunter Simpson drops back for a pass during a quarterback drill.
Patrick Atkins, 14, plays cornerback for the East Manatee Bulldogs.
Patrick Atkins, 14, plays cornerback for the East Manatee Bulldogs.
Fourteen-year-old wide receiver Branden Pratt will be a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High this fall.
Fourteen-year-old wide receiver Branden Pratt will be a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High this fall.
Fourteen-year-old Nate Minic reaches out for a pass during a wide receiver drill.
Fourteen-year-old Nate Minic reaches out for a pass during a wide receiver drill.
Fifteen-year-old Roberto Valls participates in a running back drill.
Fifteen-year-old Roberto Valls participates in a running back drill.
Fourteen-year-old Matt Bell participated in the Lakewood Ranch High football camp for the first time this summer.
Fourteen-year-old Matt Bell participated in the Lakewood Ranch High football camp for the first time this summer.
Kyle Thoma is looking to make an impact on the Mustangs offense this fall.
Kyle Thoma is looking to make an impact on the Mustangs offense this fall.

 

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