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East County | Sports

The Manatee YMCA will host the American Youth Football and American Youth Cheerleading Southeast Regional Championships in Lakewood Ranch from Nov. 17 through Nov. 21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
Youth football and cheerleading championships come to Lakewood Ranch

The events are expected to bring almost 7,000 people to the area.

  • East County
  • Sports
Junior Pablo Vargas scored a hat trick in the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team’s 7-0 road win over Sarasota on Nov. 10. File photos.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.16.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.16.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Junior guard Damien Gordon is expected to be a big contributor for the Mustangs this season. Fans will get their first glimpse of the team in the Lakewood Ranch preseason tournament running from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 midfielder Liam Wahlstrom gets control of the ball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
Premier Sports Campus the big winner in Showcase

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Deshaun Fenwick and Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
Braden River football puts trust in running back duo

The two Pirates work together to shake up opponents.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River beat Gulf Coast 37-21 on the road in the first round of the 7A playoffs on Nov. 11.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2016
East County Football Final: 11.11.16

Braden River rolls to a first-round playoff victory.

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Twin sisters Brooke and Casey Farrow, both Braden River senior softball players, signed their national letters of intent to Chipola College on Nov. 10.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2016
East County Signing Day Roundup: 11.11.16

15 area athletes ink their college choices.

  • East County
  • Sports
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Out-of-Door Academy junior swimmer Martin Baffico shows off his gold medal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.09.16

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team opens its season against Riverview at 7:30 at home on Nov. 16. Senior center LaDazhia Williams will try and lead the Mustangs back to the Class 7A state title game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
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The intimidating face of a Dragon Boat stares down opponents on Nov. 5 at the NBP Rowing Festival at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Dragon boat could light your competitive fire

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch attacking midfielder Maddison "Gi" Krstec is committed to play at the University of Maryland next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch soccer star attacks with grace and power

The Mustangs' senior captain is committed to Maryland

  • East County
  • Sports
All three area teams close out the regular season strong.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2016
East County Football Final 11.04.16

All three area teams close out the regular season strong.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch boys golfer Drew Angelo finished sixth overall at the Class 3A state tournament on Oct. 26. Angelo shot a 74 on consecutive days during the tournament, finishing with a 148.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.02.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.02.16

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Travis Freeman and the rest of the Mustangs look to win their opening match against North Port at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

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