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East County | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2014
Sidelines

Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars; ODA wins sportsmanship award

  • East County
  • Sports
First baseman and pitcher Luke Darnell helped lead Bradenton Christian to a 16-9 record and a Bay Conference Championship during his senior season — his first with the Panthers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2014
Make it Count

Bradenton Christian first baseman Luke Darnell will represent the West in the annual PostYourT Florida High School East/West All-Star Game June 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident Antonio Saviano has been working for the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch since moving to Florida a little more than a year ago.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2014
Premier Sports has new leader

Lakewood Ranch resident Antonio Saviano recently became the new director of sports for the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2014
Community sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara and University Park.

  • East County
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Florida Burn 2016 Pennant Team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2014
Sidelines

i9 Sports fall registration open; Mustangs third in all sports standings; Marauders chosen for All-Star game; Pirates to hold summer workouts; Kudos; and Just the Stats.

  • East County
  • Sports
The United States’ Margaux Isaksen prepares for her final dual in the mixed relay round robin fencing event June 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final

Cup Final June 6 through June 8, in Sarasota. Athletes participated in five events, including fencing, swimming, horse riding, running and laser pistol shooting. Winners were crowned in women's, men's and mixed relay divisions.

  • Sarasota
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Mike Kelley represented the U.S. 50+ team in the 12th World Maxibasketball Championship, in Thessaloniki, Greece.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2014
Masterful Playing

Briarwood resident Mike Kelley was named the MVP of the Masters Basketball Association National Masters Championships last month in Coral Springs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2014
Community sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara and University Park.

  • East County
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Kyle Jarrett
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Kyle Jarrett

Fourteen-year-old Kyle Jarrett shot a personal best 3-under-par 33 to earn medalist honors and help lead the Nolan Middle School golf team to a second-place finish at the Middle School Golf Championships May 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Focused on the Finish

The Braden River High football team slipped past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos St. Stephen's Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Falcon Field house.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Sidelines

Falcons unveil new field house; Pittsburgh Pirates plan renovation; Chargers tryouts upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
Nine-year-old Isaiah Cohen races down the field toward the goal for the Monsters U9 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament

More than 30 boys and girls competitive travel lacrosse teams, ranging in age from U9 to high school, competed in the Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament May 24 and May 25, at the Premier Sports Campus. The Monsters Lacrosse Academy U9 (4-0), U11 (2-1), U13 (3-0) and U15 (5-0) boys teams all won tournament titles.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Cardinal Mooney Spring Football

The Braden River High football team edged past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

  • Sarasota
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Loppe
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2014
Mustangs make college plans

Five Lakewood Ranch High athletes made their college intentions known during a ceremony May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
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