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East County | Sports

PAL Raiders coaches Jeff Neuzil and Tim Weisman found themselves on opposing sidelines Sept. 20, when their sons Ryan Neuzil and Grant Weisman’s high school football teams squared off. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Reaching Out: Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil

East County's Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil have been coaching the PAL Raiders for the past seven years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kelly and Charles Sun spent their 16th birthday Sept. 9 on the course at The Concession Golf Course practicing with the Lakewood Ranch High golf team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Dynamic Duo: Kelly and Charles Sun

Sixteen-year-old twins Kelly and Charles Sun have helped lead the Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team to a 57-1 record so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
This week's Standout Player is Grace Casagrande
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
SIDELINES

Patterson scores two TDs in win; Mustangs boys golf finishes second; ODA volleyball tops St. Stephen's; ODA names new baseball coach

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
JUST THE STATS

80 - The number of yards Lakewood Ranch defensive back Craig Bain returned an interception for a touchdown during the Mustangs' 42-31 victory over Braden River Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2013
Lakewood Ranch set to tee off for Fall Golf Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High athletic department will hold its 2013 Fall Golf Classic Oct. 5, at the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2013
Mustangs finish second at Honda Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 595 to finish second at the Honda Classic High School Invitational Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2013
ODA names new baseball coach

The Out-of-Door Academy recently named Tim Orlosky as Associate Athletic Director for Facilities Management and its new varsity baseball coach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River Sept. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated rival Braden River 42-31 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener Sept. 20.

  • East County
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ODA senior David Grain returned from a sprained ankle to lead the Thunder to its first victory of the season.
  • By Carson Jungers and Jake Romine
  • September 21, 2013
ODA notches first win

The Out-of-Door Academy dominated Citrus Park Christian Sept. 20, as the Thunder defeated the Eagles 42-0 and ended its three-game losing streak.

  • Sarasota
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The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 3-0 with a 28-0 victory over Avon Park Sept. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2013
Patterson scores two TDS in Cougars win

Senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns to lead Cardinal Mooney to a 28-0 victory over Avon Park in non-district action Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch running back J.T. Fischer rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2013
Mustangs rush to fourth-straight victory over the Pirates

Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex and running back J.T. Fischer combined for 233 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River tonight in the Class 7A-District 10 opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
The ODA volleyball team improved to 6-1 with a 3-0 victory over St. Stephen's Sept. 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
ODA tops St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated St. Stephen's 25-12, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22 Sept. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
Mustangs extend winning streak

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team extended its perfect record to 41-0 with victories at the Baker Invitational and Outback Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jackie Colacci, the ultimate soccer mom, opened a store dedicated to her family’s favorite sport.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
Doing Business: The Art of Soccer

After Jackie Colacci learned in May that she would not be returning to her job as a special-needs aid at Braden River Elementary, she wanted to take control of her own fate.

  • East County
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A Braden River running back attempts to elude Southeast defensive back Demarquis Brice.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
Special Turnaround: Braden River Football

The Braden River High football team has forced 11 turnovers in its first two games this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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