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East County | Sports

Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Pirates and Thunder notch Week 3 victories

Braden River remains unbeaten while ODA notches first win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2015
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 11-2 Sept. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch libero Ande McDonald passes the ball back up to a teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2015
Mustangs fall in opener

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team fell to Riverview 3-0 in its season opener Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
SANCA's Paul Blackketter signs paperwork making the deal official. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2015
SANCA adds regatta to schedule

World rowing regatta will come to Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2015
Just for Kicks

Youth soccer teams from across the state competed in the annual Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA's Zach Szmania set a new school record in the 200 IM.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2015
ODA swimmers win Tri-Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams both beat Keswick Christian and St. Pete Canterbury School Sept. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2015
SCS outlasts Braden River

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Braden River 3-2 in non-district action Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior Courtney Chapin is the No. 1 ranked swimmer in the state in the 100-meter backstroke.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2015
Back in Action

After a successful summer club championship season, Lakewood Ranch High junior Courtney Chapin competed in her first high school swim meet Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2015
Lady Mustangs swing past Lady Tarpons

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team beat Charlotte 158-201 Sept. 2, at The River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
TOPSoccer is a program designed to give special needs children, ages 4 and up, the opportunity to learn and play soccer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2015
TOPSoccer registration upcoming

BRSC will hold onsite registration for its TOPSoccer program Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Devin McDermott
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2015
East County Sidelines 09.03.15

East County Sidelines 09.03.15

  • East County
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Tyler Dyson
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 1

Braden River was the lone East County school to win its season opener Aug. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High football team opened its season with a 39-6 loss to Tampa Jesuit Aug. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2015
Mustangs fall in season opener

The Lakewood Ranch High football team lost to Tampa Jesuit 39-6 Aug. 28.

  • East County
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Sophomore Sydney Jaco is the fourth member of her family to play volleyball for Braden River High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2015
Leaving a Legacy

Sophomore Sydney Jaco is the fourth member of her family to play on the Braden River High volleyball program.

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