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East County | Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Raising the Intensity

Lakewood Ranch High set a school record with five wrestlers qualifying for the Class 2A Wrestling Championships Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Tito's Handmade Vodka broke a tie in overtime to defeat Regent during the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cup Feb. 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Tito's Handmade Vodka notches win

Tito's Handmade Vodka held on to beat Regent 8-7 in overtime of the USPA Wayne Brown Finals hosted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Feb. 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Reanna Gregory
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Sidelines

ODA swings past Braden River; Ellenton skaters win silver medal; Concession to hold celebrity golf classic

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch sophomore midfielder Felipe Dangond attempts to maintain possession for the Mustangs in the first half of the Class 4A Final Four Feb. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boys Soccer vs. Melbourne in Class 4A Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Melbourne in the Class 4A Final Four Feb. 14, at Eastern Florida State College. It was the Mustangs first state semifinal appearance in the program's history.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
ODA tennis teams top Tampa Catholic

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both beat Tampa Catholic Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
ODA swings past Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both earned victories over Braden River Feb. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Sarasota ousts Lakewood Ranch in OT

The Sarasota High girls basketball team held on to defeat Lakewood Ranch 50-44 in overtime of the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rodney Crosbey smiles after trying to score.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 12, 2014
Cowboys, polo players 'stirrup' rivalry

NBC's 'Today Show' filmed this year's annual SMR Cup event.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch midfielder Maria Miller attempts to maintain possession for the Lady Mustangs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Legacy fulfilled

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team finished the season 24-1-1, posting new program records for the most wins and shutouts in a season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mitch Arnold
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
College commitment

Nine athletes from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools made their college choices official on National Signing Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos by Jen Blanco Lakewood Ranch's Martin Martinez fights a North Port defender for possession Feb. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Historic run

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 14 in Melbourne.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch High Wrestling; GSJGA golfers tee off for WTS; Pirates coach resigns; Inspiration Academy opens season undefeated

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
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