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Quarterback Reese Vita broke Cardinal Mooney’s passing record in the first quarter of Friday’s game against St. Pete Catholic. Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2014
Reese breaks passing mark

Quarterback Reese Vita broke Cardinal Mooney's all-time record of 3,375 passing yards, set by Jamie Burke in 2001, Oct. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2014
Mustangs win 5th straight district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fifth-consecutive Class 3A-District 14 championship Oct. 13, at Misty Creek Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2014
Lady Blazers prevail in five

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team came back to beat The Out-of-Door Academy 11-25, 25-19, 28-26, 22-25, 15-9 in non-district action Oct. 13.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney tight end Mitch Arimura caught a 13-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Cougars 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney vs. St. Pete Catholic

The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with a 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic in non-distirct action tonight. Quarterback Reese Vita threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mitch Arimura (13 yards) and Sean Morris (34 yards). Vita also broke the all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set back in 2001. Jaz Mongeon rushed for a pair of touchdowns on runs of 11 and 50 yards. Bryce Williams scored on a 1-yard run and Sam Leonard scored on a 3-yard carry. Backup quarterback Jake Jessup threw his first varsity touchdown on a 10-yard pass to Tristan Hillerich. Cardinal Mooney opens its district season next Friday at rival ODA.

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Braden River students celebrate during the Pirates' 49-12 district victory over Sarasota Oct. 2. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
School pride

Close to 250 students pack the student section, also known as Section E, to cheer on the Braden River football team every Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
Sidelines

Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather; Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder; Mustangs tee off in Qdoba tourney

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
Pentathlon works to step up its game with 2015 event

Local pentathlon leaders hope to capitalize on the experience of hosting this year's World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 286 to win its fourth-consecutive Donald Ross Memorial Invitational title Oct. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 7, 2014
Mustangs make history

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fourth straight Donald Ross Memorial Invitational title Oct. 6, at Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River defenders Demetrius Lawson, JoJo Louis and Jimiah Albritton tackle Sarasota wide receiver Dakota Cotner in the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Sarasota

The Braden River High football team improved to 5-0 with a 49-12 victory over Sarasota in district action Oct.2. Braden River defender JoJo Louis was injured with a little more than four minutes to play in the game when he collided with a teammate while attempting to tackle a Sarasota ball carrier. Louis was transported by ambulance to Blake Medical Center. Louis was able to walk out of the hospital the following day after all of his tests came back negative.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2014
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated district rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-11, 25-19, 29-31, 25-14 Oct. 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather

The East Manatee Bulldogs posted a pair of wins against the Manatee Wildcats Sept. 27, at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
ODA girls remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team continued its undefeated season with a 156-134 victory over Port Charlotte Sept. 30.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High senior Nicole Grant has helped lead the Lady Mustangs to district championships each of the past three seasons. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
LWR Mustang commits to Owls

Lakewood Ranch High senior middle hitter Nicole Grant plans to play beach volleyball for Florida Atlantic University next year.

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