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East County | Sports

Polo professional Nick Johnson has been training horses at the Sarasota Polo Club for the past three years.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2015
Learning polo ... can horses stick to it?

Trainer specializes in converting thoroughbreds so they excel at a new sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River Soccer Club 10U Maroon girls soccer team finished second in the Soccer Skills Thanksgiving Cup Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Different paths lead to similar honor

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River coach Curt Bradley consoles senior quarterback Jacob Huesman following the Pirates Class 7A state semifinal loss to St. Thomas Aquinas Dec. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2015
Pirate Pride Runs Deep

The Braden River High football team saw its historic season come to an end in the Class 7A state semifinals Dec. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team beat Lemon Bay 2-1 Nov. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 3, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Summerfield resident Larry Marshall is helping improve Lakewood Ranch resident's golf game one swing at a time as the new PGA golf instructor at Esplanade Golf & Country Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Shopping can wait, I might be suited to play golf

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper Liam Bramley has posted four shutouts through the first seven games of the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2015
Keeping the faith

Lakewood Ranch soccer team confident senior can lead them to a championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
The United States U-15 Men's National soccer team will play the Netherlands and Brazil Dec. 4 and Dec. 6, respectively (file photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2015
East County Sports Spotlight: 12.03.15

That's the ticket ...

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River football coach Curt Bradley has guided the Pirates to a 13-0 mark and a state semifinal berth so far this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2015
Curt Bradley named Coach of the Year

Braden River football coach earns Class 7A coaching honors.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River defensive back JoJo Louis and the rest of the Pirates defense held Plant City scoreless for the final three quarters. (courtesy Justin Kline)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2015
Pirates earn berth in state Final Four

The Braden River football team beat Plant City 17-7 in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River senior Ryan Walker won the Class 3A state title in the 100-yard breaststroke Nov. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
The perfect time to improve

Pirates' first state swim champ looks toward higher goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Caitlyn Klein and Braden River's Joanne Gigliotti battle for possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
East County Sports Spotlight: 11.26.15

That's the ticket ...

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High cheerleading squad won its first competition of the season Nov. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

East County High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

  • East County
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ODA sophomore Chase Maasdorp drives to the basket during the Thunder's season opener versus Sarasota Military Academy Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

YMCA swimmers no longer riding the Wave

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick and offensive lineman Alex Salguero celebrate following Fenwick's touchdown run in the second quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2015
Pirates continue historic run

The Braden River High football team will travel to Plant City for the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch seniors Kyra Klarkowski and Maddie Biggs both will play softball in college next year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Catcher steals spotlight, signs with Palm Beach Atlantic

  • East County
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