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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
  • Neighbors
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
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
Rivalry week: Braden River v. Lakewood Ranch volleyball

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 3-2 Sept. 10 in the first district meeting between the two schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA freshman running back Jason Fineberg looks for a running lane on the Thunder’s opening possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
Learning curve: ODA

The Out-of-Door Academy football team, which has 16 freshmen on its roster, is using this season as an opportunity to grow and develop.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood girls finish second; Braden River will host golf tournament; ODA swings past Southeast; ODA sweeps Imagine High School; SCF to hold invitational tourney

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
JUST THE STATS

11 - The number of turnovers the Braden River High defense has forced in two games this season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2013
Braden River to host golf tournament

The Braden River High baseball and softball teams will hold their first golf tournament Oct. 19, at Tara Golf and Country Club, 6602 Drewrys Bluff, Bradenton.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2013
Lakewood girls finish second

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second at the Bradenton Runners Club Invitational Sept. 14, at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Cardinal Mooney High football team improved to 2-0 with a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2013
Cougars D comes up big

The Cardinal Mooney High defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions, to propel the Cougars to a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2013
Mustangs fall on the road

The visiting Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Bayshore 35-13 in non-district action Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River linebacker Zach Maugherman celebrates after his interception in the second quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
Pirates sail to victory over Seminoles

The Braden River High defense forced six turnovers to propel the Pirates to a 31-14 victory over Southeast Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River running back Titus Humphrey is congratulated by his teammates following his 13-yard touchdown run.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football at Southeast

The Braden River High football team defeated Southeast for the first time in school history with its 31-14 victory tonight. The Pirates defense forced six turnovers. Running back Titus Humphrey scored a pair of touchdowns and Justin Ross and Dusty Peebles each scored a touchdown.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
SCF to hold invitational tourney

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota volleyball team will host the SCF Invitational Tournament Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lowell Moore of What A Fan traveled from Orlando to present Dick Vitale with the first-annual Sports Icon Award at The Broken Egg Friday.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 13, 2013
Dick Vitale accepts award in Lakewood Ranch

Dick Vitale, Hall of Fame ESPN basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch Resident, made another stop at The Broken Egg Friday to receive the Sports Icon Award. presented by What A Fan.

  • East County
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