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Sophomore Jessie Kroupa prepares for her first singles match of the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2014
Tennis teams earn honors

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls tennis teams hit the court for the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 1 and April 2, at Treasure Island Golf and Tennis Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Community Golf

Community golf scores

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2014
Thrice Champs

The Sarasota Crew won 23 gold medals to capture its third-consecutive team championship at the 2014 FSRA Western District Championship April 5, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kimmy Comito tallied six goals and three assists in ODA's 15-7 victory over Cardinal Mooney April 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2014
ODA breezes to district win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team defeated Cardinal Mooney 15-7 in district action April 1.

  • East County
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File photos Ashley Bongart passed up a chance to compete for her first Class 3A individual singles state championship to play in the Sarasota Open.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2014
Main draw

Ashley Bongart will take a swing at competing on a higher level at the Sarasota Open. Good thing hard-fought matches serve as motivation for the high school junior.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo The Wildcat team defeated Tito's in overtime, during the Robert A. Uihlein Memorial Tournament March 30, at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2014
Wildcat team gallops to victory

Joseph Stuart scored a neck shot in overtime to lead Wildcat to an 8-7 victory against Tito's in the U.S. Polo Association's Robert A. Uihlein Memorial Tournament, presented by Fidelity Investments, March 30, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2014
Sidelines

ODA girls close out season with a win; Solid sixth inning propels ODA; Miss Manatee to hold competition; LWRBA golf tourney upcoming

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch-based group, the Village Idiots, starts the 62-mile ride.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tour de Cure

The American Diabetes Association hosted the Tour de Cure today on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High junior Jordan Gubelman got the start on the mound for the Sailors versus Florida Christian March 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 29th annual Sarasota Baseball Classic Part 1

Fifteen teams, including Sarasota, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch and Cardinal Mooney hit the field for the 29th annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 27.

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Jen Blanco The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito scored seven goals and added four assists in the Lady Thunder's 16-3 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Shot Selection

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito leads the state with 33 goals and 45 points, according to MaxPreps.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos Hillcroft scored a pair of goals in the sixth chukker to edge past Wildcat 8-6 in the MGA Insurance Cup March 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Hillcroft defeats Wildcat 8-6

Hillcroft defeated Wildcat 8-6 in the MGA Insurance Cup March 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo The 10U River Dawgs have won several tournaments this year, including the Disney New Year's Showcase.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Nationally Ranked

The 10U River Dawgs went 4-0 to win the fifth annual spring Braden River Wreaking HAVOC Championship March 22 and March 23.

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