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East County | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2013
Lady Pirates finish 2-1 in holiday tournament

The Braden River High girls basketball team finished 2-1 in the Holiday Tournament Dec. 27-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
At less than two years old, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch is making a name for itself in the sporting industry, attracting the 2012 Nike International Friendlies and other large tournament play, since opening in mid-2011.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Sports Tourism

Joe Pickett, who heads up the Braden Area Sports Commission, says he expects lacrosse to be the area's fastest-growing sport, with the area becoming a 'hub' for the sport within the next five years.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
The Year in Sports: Photo Gallery

East County athletes brought home district, regional and state championships in 2012.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2012
Female athlete of the year: Olivia Ortiz

After capturing Lakewood Ranch High's first Class 3 individual cross-country state championship in 2011, Olivia Ortiz returned to the track this past spring hoping to pick up where she left off last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2012
Male athlete of the Year: Seth McGarry

After suffering a tender elbow in the off-season, Lakewood Ranch High pitcher Seth McGarry spent much of the season serving as the Mustangs DH.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Danielle Valley qualified for the final in the 800-meter freestyle of the U.S. Olympic Trials July 1. She finished eighth.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2012
Year in sports: A look back

Building off of last year's successes, East County athletes made remarkable headlines in 2012, putting together one of the most eventful and successful years in recent history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Behind the leadership of 12 seniors, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team captured its first district title in nine years and advanced to the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
Sports Teams of 2012

Enjoy our picks for the top sports teams of 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
BRSC to hold Holiday Camp

The Braden River Soccer Club will host the Kai O. Haaskivi Soccer Academy 2012 Holiday Camp from 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Dec. 27 and 9-11 a.m. Dec. 28-30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
St. Stephen's ranked No. 1 in Class 2A Academic Team Champion standings

St. Stephen's is currently ranked No. 1 in the Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 2A Academic Team Champion standings after the fall season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
Lady Pirates win back-to-back games

The Braden River High girls basketball team improved to 10-3 with victories over North Port and rival Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
Mustangs gearing up for Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team will host its 3rd Annual Kiwanis Classic Mustang Duals at The Ranch Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River High girls basketball team has taken a new approach to the game this season — focusing solely on playing together as a team, in hopes of making a name for itself and reaching the postseason for the first time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2012
Team Unity: Braden River High girls basketball

The Braden River High girls basketball team won six of its first seven games this season and now has its sights set on making a name for itself as one of the top teams in Class 7A-District 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2012
Dominant Defender: Amanda Baar

Lakewood Ranch High senior defender Amanda Baar has helped lead the Lady Mustangs to a 12-1 record, including seven shutouts, so far this season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2012
JUST THE STATS

4 - Number of players who scored goals in the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team's 5-0 victory over Venice Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Elise Spiller

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Elise Spiller scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Lady Mustangs to a 42-30 victory over Palmetto in their Class 6A-District 12 opener Dec. 7. The 14-year-old guard has helped lead Lakewood to a 6-2 start this season.

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