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East County | Sports

Sophomore linebacker Wanley Desir intercepted a Tarpon Springs pass and returned it 47 yards to set up the Mustangs third touchdown of the game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch at Tarpon Springs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-34 in Class 6A-District 12 action Oct. 5.

  • East County
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Wide receivers Wyatt McLeod and Cameron Pearcey congratulate Ty McLeod, No. 88, following his 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2012
Lakewood rumbles to second district win

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held off Tarpon Springs in the second half, defeating the Spongers 41-34 to earn its second district victory of the season.

  • East County
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Sarasota opens its district season tonight at Venice. A win tonight and the Sailors would set themselves up to possibly clinch a spot in the playoffs with a victory over Braden River Oct. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 5

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch at Tarpon Springs, Braden River vs. Manatee, Sarasota at Venice and Riverview vs. Palm Harbor University.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2012
Lady Thunder outlast Lady Cougars

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team held on to defeat district rival Cardinal Mooney 3-2 in its Think Pink match Oct. 4.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2012
Mustangs defend Donald Ross title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 2-over-par 290 to win the Donald Ross Memorial Invitational Oct. 1 at Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2012
Mustangs hire new coach

Lakewood Ranch has hired Ryan Kennedy as its new baseball coach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2012
Braden River baseball to hold fundraiser

The Braden River High baseball team will hold a four-person scramble golf tournament fundraiser Oct. 13, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2012
Lady Mustangs race to fifth-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team finished fifth at the flrunners.com Invitational 13 Race of Champions Sept. 29 in Titusville.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior libero Jordan Wopinski finished with one kill, one assist and seven digs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2012
Lady Mustangs squad sweeps Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team beat Seminole Osceola 25-12, 25-7, 25-21 in a Class 6A-District 12 match Saturday, Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its homecoming game Sept. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2012
Braden River Pirates fall short, make progress

The team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its homecoming game Sept. 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sean Kirsche

The Out-of-Door Academy football team's senior kicker Sean Kirshe hit a 27-yard field goal in overtime to propel the Thunder to a 40-37 come-from-behind victory over Class 2A-District 6 rival Evangelical Christian Sept. 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
SIDELINES

Braden River baseball to hold fundraiser; Mustangs finish third at Outback Invitational; Coastline Volleyball launches youth league

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2012
Lady Thunder edge past Lady Panthers

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team held on to beat Bradenton Christian 3-2 in district action Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2012
Mustangs coach wins bronze medal

Lakewood Ranch High wrestling coach Pat Ancil won a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling in the 76 kilogram weight class of Division F (61-65 years old) at the Veterans Wrestling World Championships in Budapest, Hungary Sept. 18-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River lost 29-14 in its Homecoming game. Watch video of the eventful night.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 30, 2012
VIDEO: Braden River Homecoming

Braden River High football fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its Homecoming game Sept. 28. Sam Peacock and Madison Daunt were chosen as Braden River king and queen.

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