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East County | Sports

After six months of rehabilitation following knee surgery, Braden River junior running back Raymond Thomas was cleared to return to the Pirates' backfield May 31.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2016
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Braden River's No. 4 cleared to return to the backfield.

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Tara Elementary fifth-grader Ty Moore and Braden River Elementary fourth-grader Carter Jula enjoyed playing one-on-one during last year's Braden River Basketball Camp.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis rushed for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Mustangs' 27-24 spring game victory against Booker May 27. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Night Hoops series coming to Lakewood

The series will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from June 8 to July 22.

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The Suncoast Storm 06 team and the rest of the Suncoast Storm travel softball league will host the Summer Storm Season Kickoff June 4-5. (courtesy photo)
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  • June 1, 2016
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Nine-year-old Abby Hite has been competing in triathlons since she was 5 years old. (photo courtesy FinisherPix L.L.C.)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
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Only 9, Braden River Elementary student already a triple threat

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University of Virginia sophomore Danny walker shot a 212 at the NCAA Regional in Franklin, Tenn., May 16-18 to help lead the Cavaliers into the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
An ace under pressure

Lakewood Ranch grad leads Virginia to men's golf national championship tournament.

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Lakewood Ranch graduate Danny Walker, third from right, will represent the University of Virginia in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Ranch grad to make history

Danny Walker will compete in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore.

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Quarterback Justin Curtis will help lead Lakewood Ranch into its spring game against Booker May 27.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
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Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick scored three touchdowns in the first half of the Pirates spring game against St. Petersburg Lakewood May 19.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
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Alexander and Andreas Niederer practice together every day, having set up piles of fallen logs, tractor tires, concrete slabs and wooden contraptions in their backyard.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
Riding on the edge

East County brothers vie for AMA NATC MotoTrials National Championship Series crown

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Catcher Maddie Biggs and pitcher Kailey Christian helped Lakewood Ranch capture the Academic Team Championship for softball.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch wins sixth-consecutive FHSAA Academic Team Championship.

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Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach Tina Hadley guided the Mustangs to the Class 7A state championship this season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2016
LRHS receives FHSAA sanctions

Sanctions handed down as a result of self-reported violations related to girls basketball.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2016
Competitive soccer registration underway

The Chargers Soccer Club at Lakewood Ranch competitive program is open to players, ages 7-18.

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Braden River senior first baseman Bethaney Keen was named to the Florida High School Coaches Association 27th All-Star Softball Classic May 20-21.
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  • May 18, 2016
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