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East County | Sports

Senior Tyler Dyson led Braden River to its second district win of the season Feb. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Braden River baseball blanks Armwood

The Braden River baseball team beat Armwood 6-0 in district action Feb. 16.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Orioles to open Spring workouts

Pitchers and catchers will take the field for their first Spring Training workout Feb. 19.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River softball coach Melissa Dowling talks with junior Sarah Crawford during the Pirates 5-2 victory versus Sarasota Feb. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Coach's pitch -- 'Be your best'

Braden River softball coach has Pirates pushing their limits.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior pitcher Logan Newton will lead the Mustang in their home opener Feb. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top matchups in East County sports this week.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams earned District 16 Player of the Year honors for Class 7A.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch sweeps end of season basketball awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior guard Devin Twenty scored nine points.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2016
Lakewood Ranch headed to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team beat Fort Myers Riverdale 57-44 Feb. 16.

  • East County
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Adelaide Mahler was one of seven players who scored goals for ODA.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2016
ODA girls lax rolls past Port Charlotte

The ODA girls lacrosse team beat Port Charlotte 16-3 Feb. 15.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Logan Newton went 4-for-5 at the plate against North Port Feb. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 02.18.16

East County High 5 Moments: 02.18.16

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team captured its first regional title Feb. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2016
Mustangs Bound for Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will face Niceville Feb. 19.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch sophomore guard Evan Spiller attempts a shot in the second quarter of the Mustangs 74-61 victory versus North Port in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2016
Mustangs move on to regional semifinal

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team beat North Port 74-61 in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 11.

  • East County
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Colton Zimring returns to the mound for Lakewood Ranch this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
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Braden River junior Lexie Phelps earned the win on the mound for the Pirates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
Lexie Phelps tosses Pirates past Sailors

The Braden River softball team beat rival Sarasota 5-2 Feb. 10.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach Tina Hadley was named the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's overall District 16 Coach of the Year for girls basketball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
FACA announces season awards

Area girls basketball players and coaches win top honors.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch assistant coach Karter Clark
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
Shake up the routine

Young assistant brings his enthusiasm to Lakewood Ranch girls basketball program.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars performed two routines at the 2016 UDA National Dance Team Championship Jan. 29 through Jan. 31. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pirates milk chemistry to produce team success

  • East County
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