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East County | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Victoria Groves

Riverview High senior right-hander Victoria Groves allowed four hits and struck out 11 to lead the Lady Rams to a 6-2 victory over district rival Palm Harbor University Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Panther Ridge residents Ed and Joni Reid met while running and have since shared their love of the sport with their 12-year-old son, Jonathan, who runs cross-country for Nolan Middle School.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2013
All in the family

Panther Ridge residents Ed and Joni Reid met 18 years ago while running the Gasparilla Distance Classic. The couple has since shared their love of running with their 12-year-old son, Jonathan, who has run every day for the past 15 months.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of Gulf Coast Flames Pee Wee travel hockey teams teams that advanced to the SAHOF State Championship Feb. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Dylan Lee

Braden River High senior left fielder Dylan Lee went 6-for-6 with a home run, five walks, two RBIs and a stolen base in three games this week against Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High freshman Caitlin and Crystal Brown are happy to be back together on the field playing for the Lady Mustangs varsity squad after being apart for nine month while Crystal rehabilitated from a torn ACL. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2013
FAMILY MATTERS

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Crystal Brown tore her ACL during a travel ball game in December 2011. A year later, a rehabilitated Crystal has returned to the field alongside her twin sister, Caitlin.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Gilbertson, Nicolai Galindo, Doug Hoskins, Alan Martinez, Eddy Martinez, Holden Gilbertson celebrate the Wildcats’ Observer Group Cup win Feb. 24. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2013
Wildcat holds off Hillcroft

Ryan Gilbertson scored four goals to lead Wildcat to an 11-9 victory over Hillcroft in the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Finals of The Observer Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2013
ODA tops Palmetto

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Palmetto 4-1 Feb. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eleven-year-old Alen Bass warms up before the start of his team’s season opener Feb. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL Opening Day

Braden River Little Leaguers welcomed the start of the Spring 2013 season during the league's Opening Day Ceremony and Family Fun Day Feb. 23. Players and their families enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, raffles, music, refreshments and more. Several teams also took the field in their season openers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch’s Joey Ambrosino scores one of Lakewood Ranch’s eight runs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Lakewood Ranch

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Bennett ran with his parents, Trey and Arlene Bennett.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pirate 5K

East County residents and students at Braden River High School headed Feb. 23 to the school's track area, for the Pirate 5K Run/Walk.

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Cardinal Mooney's Antonio Blakeney runs up the court with teammate Mitch Arimura, and being followed by St. Petersburg Catholic's Kevin O’Donnell.Photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney boys basketball advance the regional finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat St. Petersburg Catholic 55-51 in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 19. The Cougars advance the regional finals Feb. 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Lady Rams top rival Lady Sailors

Alyssa Jackson hit a bases loaded triple in the fourth inning to propel the Riverview High softball team to a 5-2 victory over Sarasota Feb. 20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Rams blank Tigers

Behind the arm of pitcher Reed Torrine, the Riverview High baseball team shut out Palmetto 4-0 Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney LAX teams notch wins

The Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls lacrosse teams both posted wins Feb. 20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
JV Pirates edge past rival Mustangs

The Braden River High JV baseball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 6-4 Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
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