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East County | Sports

High school football roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 14, 2024
High school football roundup: Sept. 13

Six Sarasota and East County teams were victorious Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High indoor volleyball junior Kora Yanes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 11, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Kora Yanes

The Lakewood Ranch High junior indoor volleyball player leads the Mustangs in kills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior Tommy Bowdre fights through Braden River tackles after losing his helmet.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 10, 2024
LRHS football program showcases growth with romp in rivalry

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs are trending upward under Head Coach Scott Paravicini.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High baseball alum Grant McCray is known for providing high-level speed and defense in center field. He made his MLB debut Aug. 14 with the San Francisco Giants.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 9, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High alum Grant McCray gets his MLB moment

The Mustangs grad has made an impact with the San Francisco Giants.

  • East County
  • Sports
High school football roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2024
High school football roundup: Sept. 6

Three East County teams and two Sarasota teams took home big wins.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Cullen McRae II dances after scoring a second-quarter touchdown against Braden River. McRae finished with two touchdowns.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High football sinks Braden River High, snaps rivalry losing streak

The Mustangs had not beaten the Pirates since 2013 before their 41-3 home win Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Out-of-Door Academy junior Kevin Gyurka is a star distance runner on both the track and field and cross country teams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 4, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Gyurka

The ODA junior runner finished fourth at the Lemon Bay Invitational on Aug. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jordan Brown hits a tee shot during the San Antonio stop of the 2024 Underrated Tour. Brown would win the event, then win the American Junior Golf Association's Atlanta Classic a week later.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch golfer Jordan Brown turns heads on national tours

Jordan Brown, a junior at IMG Academy, won Underrated Tour and American Junior Golf Association events in August.

  • East County
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Braden River senior quarterback Lucas Despot (1) escapes the pocket on a scramble.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2024
Pirates football lacks firepower in early-season play

Braden River High has scored one offensive touchdown in its first two games of 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
High school football roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2024
High school football roundup: Aug. 30

Six area program took home wins Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High freshman quarterback Hudson West throws a pass to junior Scotty Wells.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2024
Sarasota High football shuts down Braden River High

The Sailors won a 10-6 game in which defenses ruled the day.

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  • Sports
ODA football junior linebacker Heath DeRusso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Heath DeRusso

The ODA football junior caused two turnovers in the Thunder's shutout win against Faith Christian.

  • East County
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Former Braden River High tight end Carson Goda will spend his senior collegiate season at the University of Illinois after three years at Saint Anselm College.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 27, 2024
East County sports alums begin their fall seasons at the college level

These athletes are ones to watch over the next few months.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Cullen McRae celebrates after his third touchdown run against Lemon Bay High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch football makes statement in opening game

After a sloppy first quarter against Lemon Bay High, the Mustangs showcased their grit.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior Cullen McRae celebrates after his third touchdown run against Lemon Bay High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High football runs past Lemon Bay High

The Mustangs overcame a sloppy first quarter to earn a 42-18 home win.

  • East County
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