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East County | Sports

Hilcroft defeated Tito’s to win the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Tournament Feb. 17. Courtesy photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Hillcroft wins 12 Goal Tournament

Hillcroft defeated Tito's 14-8 to win the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Tournament during the Sarasota Magazine Cup Feb. 17.

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  • February 20, 2013
SIDELINES

Senior wrestler wins medal; Mustangs rally to beat Hurricanes; JV Pirates top Mustangs

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  • February 19, 2013
SCF Manatees to play Orioles

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baseball team will face the Baltimore Orioles in an exhibition game March 29, at Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2013
Dick Vitale to host Pre-March Madness VIP Reception

Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale will host a Pre-March Madness VIP Reception from 5:30-7 p.m., Feb. 21, at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota, 4754 Clark Road.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2013
Senior wrestler wins medal

Lakewood Ranch High senior Blake Riley-Hawkins battled back to finish fifth in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 2A state wrestling finals Feb. 15-16, at the Lakeland Center.

  • East County
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Seven-year-old Chase Preston’s favorite part of baseball is hitting.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRLL Opening Day

Nearly 275 Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers welcomed the start of the Spring 2013 season during the league's Opening Day Ceremony Feb. 16, at Lakewood Ranch Park.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Concession names new Head Pro

The Concession Golf Club recently announced the appointment of Dan Terlescki as its new Head Golf Professional.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Pirates go 2-0 in Preseason Classic

The Braden River High baseball team went 2-0 in the Jody Freidman Preseason Baseball Classic this past week, at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Booker sophomore finishes as state runner-up

Booker High sophomore Alexandria Bartley finished second in the 183-pound weight class of the FHSAA Finals Feb. 9, at the Kissimmee Civic Center.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Blazers blank Southwest Florida Christian

The Sarasota Christian baseball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 15-0 in its season-opener Feb. 12.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Lady Rams fall in double OT

The Riverview High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 46-44 victory over North Port in double overtime of the Class 8A-Region 2 semifinals Feb. 12.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Pirate signs with Gators

It wasn't an easy decision. It was one Braden River High senior Trevon Young wrestled with for months. But, after numerous talks with his mother, Tracey, and his coaches, Young made his college intentions known Feb. 8 - two days after National Signing Day.

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Anthony Lauro signed with University of Akron to play football.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Canes RB heads north

The University of Akron stuck with Anthony Lauro. And Anthony Lauro stuck with the University of Akron.

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Michael Farhat and Luke Sears both signed with the University of Charleston football.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Mustangs ink college choices

Nine East County seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

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Cardinal Mooney High seniors Brendan Nicholson and Jessie Bafia both play for the Sarasota County high school hockey team and the Tampa Bay Juniors travel hockey team. Courtesy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Mooney friends named All-Stars

Cardinal Mooney High seniors Brendan Nicholson and Jessie Bafia were chosen from the Sarasota County high school hockey team to play in the Lightning Conference All-Star Game Feb. 13, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

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