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East County | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Lady Pirates go undefeated in Preseason Classic

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Cardinal Mooney and Booker in a pair of Preseason Classic games this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Class 2A district and regional champion Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its second consecutive Class 2A state championship Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, at Deer Island Country Club in Tavares. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2012
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 610 to capture its second consecutive Class 2A state championship Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, at Deer Island Country Club in Tavares.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ten-year-old Danny Sams and 8-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell recently finished competing in their first season of the United States Auto Club National Series. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2012
Speed seekers learn camaraderie

Eight-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell and his 10-year-old teammate, Danny Sams, recently finished their first season racing quarter midget cars in the USAC National Series.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Kerrigan

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kaitlyn Kerrigan scored two goals to lead the Lees-McRae College women's soccer team to a 2-1 extra time victory over Mount Olive College Oct. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will travel to Winter Haven for the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2012
Lady Mustangs sweep way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Tampa Sickles 25-16, 25-11, 25-17 in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal Nov. 6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2012
Taylor Morrison announces golf course addition to Esplanade

Officials from Taylor Morrison say the company bought nearly 400 acres of land adjacent to Esplanade to add an golf course to the community.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior tight end Wyatt McLeod catches a pass in the second half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2012
Big plays spoil Lakewood Ranch homecoming

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to 3-1 in Class 6A-District 7 with a 38-0 loss to Largo in its homecoming game Oct. 26.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point in its Class 6A-District 12 championship game versus Seminole Osceola Oct. 25. The Lady Mustangs won their second-consecutive district title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2012
Back-to-Back champs: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball

LWR volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title, while ODA and Braden River recorded losses in district play.

  • East County
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Before he warned students about the danger of drugs, Keith Kunzig, an NFL Hall of Fame member and crazed Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, greeted kids individually.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 31, 2012
Hall of Fame Buccaneers fan warns children about drugs

Hall of Fame fan Keith Kunzig shared his anti-drug message with Tara Elementary students Oct. 25.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jean Richardson

Palm-Aire resident Jean Richardson used her driver to record an ace Oct. 25, on the 133-yard No. 9 of the Champions Course. The ace was Richardson's sixth career hole-in-one and her first since she began playing at Palm-Aire 10 years ago.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2012
Lakewood Ranch set for Clay Court Classic

Some of the top men's and women's college tennis teams will hit the court in the 2012 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 9 through Nov. 11, at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center.

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  • Sports
Cheerleaders rouse the crowd at the homecoming game.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Lakewood Ranch High School Homecoming Game

Lakewood Ranch High School lost to Largo High School 38 - 0 on Friday Oct. 26 during their homecoming game. Despite the loss students were in good spirit. The homecoming court tossed candy to eager students after their coronation at half time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch will play host to Strawberry Crest Oct. 31 in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals after defeating Seminole Osceola 3-1 in the Class 6A-District 12 championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2012
Lady Mustangs defend district title

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defended its Class 6A-District 12 title with a 3-1 victory over Seminole Osceola Oct. 25.

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Visit YourObserver.com Saturday for an update on Friday night's games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 26

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Largo, Riverview at Sarasota, ODA vs. First Baptist Academy and Booker vs. Trinity Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melissa Johnson, No. 2, hits the ball over the net at Haley Preininger, No. 2, and Emily Greenwood, No. 7.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy played St. Stephen's Thursday, Oct. 25, in the finals out at Bradenton Christian. St. Stephen's won the Class 3A-District 10 championship in three sets beating ODA 25-20, 25-13, 25-17.

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