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East County | Sports

Ryan Kohn.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
New sports writer takes over at East County Observer

A whole new ball game in East County sports

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2016
Cal Ripken league takes swing at fall season

The league dedicated opening ceremonies to individuals serving in the military and law enforcement.

  • East County
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Braden River safety Devontay Seabrooks, left, and defensive end Paul Wiggins helped push a woman's van out of flood waters and onto dry land Aug. 31.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pirates rush to save woman from sinking

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis will lead the Mustangs Sept. 9 for a non-district game at Riverview.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch junior Alex Brown performs a compulsory and an optional routine during each meet.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Alex Brown's passion springs to life

Lakewood Ranch High junior masters the trampoline.

  • East County
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Former Lakewood Ranch and USF center Austin Reiter made the Washington Redskins’ 53-man roster Sept. 3. (courtesy)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

  • East County
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Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession during last year's Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior offensive tackle Sam Jackson verbally committed to the University of Central Florida in July.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
Blind (side) faith

Mustang coaches, players believe their senior left tackle can handle all challenges.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River’s Brittney Walters shot 51 to earn individual medalist honors for the Pirates during their 233-280 season-opening victory against Cardinal Mooney Aug. 25. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.01.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.01.16

  • East County
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Braden River running back Raymond Thomas rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown in his return to the gridiron Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River running back snaps back to form in opener.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Tampa Jesuit 39-3 in its season opener Aug. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2016
Tigers rush past Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team stumbled in its season opener Aug. 25.

  • East County
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Annie Shaw contributed 16 assists, four aces and four digs in Cardinal Mooney's victory versus Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Volleyball Roundup: East County squads post victories

The Braden River and Cardinal Mooney volleyball teams both notched wins Aug. 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Mustang golfers swing past Manta Rays

Lakewood Ranch girls golf team posts second win of the season.

  • East County
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Braden River's Craivon Koonce and Raymond Thomas celebrate during the Pirates 38-10 Kickoff Classic victory versus River Ridge Aug. 19. (courtesy McKenzie Moritz)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Ready to pass the time with high school football?

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