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East County | Sports

Austin Rushnell brought back an authentic hurley and sliotar from Dublin, after discovering Irish hurling this past summer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Luck of the Irish

LWR High School alum Austin Rushnell participated in his first hurling and Gaelic football competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Sidelines

Kudos: ODA volleyball; Mustangs headed back to state tourney; Admirals remain unbeaten; Falcons open new athletic center; East County runners earn regional berths

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior Lauren Maxey goes up for a kill in the first set of the Thunder's 3-1 victory over Calvary Christian in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals Oct. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Volleyball vs. Calvary Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Calvary Christian 20-25, 25-23, 25-18, 27-25 in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals Oct. 29. With the win, ODA will travel to Clearwater Central Catholic for a regional semifinal match Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2013
Admirals remain unbeaten

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 5-0 on the season with a 6-0 victory over Plant Oct. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Saint Stephen's football team played its first game on its new field Oct. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2013
Falcons open new athletic center

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School officially opened its new $5 million state-of-the-art athletic facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney senior Grace Casagrande captured the Class 1A-District 10 title Oct. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2013
East County runners earn regional berths

The Cardinal Mooney and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls cross-country teams both will send runners to their respective regional meets Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team won the Class 3A-District 10 title Oct. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
ODA captures district crown

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team captured its first district title since 2007 with a 25-20, 22-25, 25-12, 25-11 victory over rival Cardinal Mooney in the Class 3A-District 10 championship Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River running back Titus Humphrey carries the ball up the middle for a positive gain.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs.North Port

The Braden River High football team fell to North Port 35-21 in Class 7A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 Championship

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured its third-consecutive district title with a 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Suncoast Tennis League sets team record

Eleven teams were added to the Suncoast Tennis League this season, leading to a record 147 teams from 30 clubs in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
District Volleyball Roundup

Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, ODA, Sarasota and Sarasota Christian all advanced to Thursday's district championship games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Madison McNally goes up for a kill during the Cougars district semifinal match versus Bradenton Christian.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The top-seeded Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team defeated No. 4 seed Bradenton Christian 3-0 in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Oct. 22. The Cougars will now advance to Thursday's district championship versus ODA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry began training together at the Missing Link Golf Academy at Legacy Golf Club when they were 10 years old.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Full circle

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry will vie for their third consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Crew finished second in the Men’s Youth Fours at the 49th Head of Charles Regatta Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, in Boston.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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