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PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. River Ridge


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 3, 2013
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. River Ridge
Sierra Schappacher, Jackie Schoff and Talli Sharp celebrate following Lakewood Ranch’s 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
Sierra Schappacher, Jackie Schoff and Talli Sharp celebrate following Lakewood Ranch’s 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
Lakewood Ranch starting pitcher Amanda Rak runs out onto the field before the start of the game.
Lakewood Ranch starting pitcher Amanda Rak runs out onto the field before the start of the game.
Lakewood Ranch High coach Tony Cummins rallies his team together before the start of the game.
Lakewood Ranch High coach Tony Cummins rallies his team together before the start of the game.
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before the start of its Class 6A-Region 3 final versus River Ridge May 3.
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before the start of its Class 6A-Region 3 final versus River Ridge May 3.
Korrin Cline and Maddie Biggs rally their teammates midway through the game.
Korrin Cline and Maddie Biggs rally their teammates midway through the game.
Sierra Schappacher and Shea Fisher celebrate after Schappacher scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Sierra Schappacher and Shea Fisher celebrate after Schappacher scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Lakewood Ranch sophomore pitcher Amanda Rak, left, is congratulated by her teammates following the Lady Mustangs regional final victory.
Lakewood Ranch sophomore pitcher Amanda Rak, left, is congratulated by her teammates following the Lady Mustangs regional final victory.
Sophomore Talli Sharp slides back safely into third base.
Sophomore Talli Sharp slides back safely into third base.
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Talli Sharp puts down a bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Talli Sharp puts down a bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Sophomore right fielder Sierra Schappacher fields a ball.
Sophomore right fielder Sierra Schappacher fields a ball.
Sophomore catcher Talli Sharp reached base twice.
Sophomore catcher Talli Sharp reached base twice.
Lakewood Ranch center fielder Taylor Newton retrieves a ground ball and quickly throws it back to the infield.
Lakewood Ranch center fielder Taylor Newton retrieves a ground ball and quickly throws it back to the infield.
Lakewood Ranch assistant coach Kelsey Grabiak congratulates Amber Wimmer after she scored a run in the bottom of the first inning.
Lakewood Ranch assistant coach Kelsey Grabiak congratulates Amber Wimmer after she scored a run in the bottom of the first inning.
Senior McKaleigh Goodale notched a single in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Senior McKaleigh Goodale notched a single in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Lakewood Ranch freshman Maddie Biggs and the rest of the Lady Mustangs softball team listen to the National Anthem before the start of their regional final game.
Lakewood Ranch freshman Maddie Biggs and the rest of the Lady Mustangs softball team listen to the National Anthem before the start of their regional final game.
Left fielder Shea Fisher charges towards a ground ball.
Left fielder Shea Fisher charges towards a ground ball.
Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game for the Lady Mustangs.
Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game for the Lady Mustangs.
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates following its 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates following its 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
Lakewood Ranch scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Lakewood Ranch scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.

 

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