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East County | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2012
TOPSoccer set to kick off fall season

The Braden River TOPSoccer program will kick off its sixth season Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2012
Lady Pirates, Lady Mustangs race to second-place finishes

The Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High cross country teams both finished second at their respective cross country meets Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River quarterback Eric Schappacher scrambles for a first down during the second quarter of the Pirates 42-0 loss to North Port.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2012
Wrap-up: Braden River football vs. North Port

The Braden River High football team fell to 0-2 on the season with a 42-0 loss to North Port tonight. Read more in this week's football wrap-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs hope to build off of last week's 21-7 victory over rival Braden River Pirates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 7

Tonight's games include Sarasota at Palmetto, Riverview vs. Mantee, Lakewood Ranch at Southeast and Braden River vs. North Port. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Coastline Volleyball's mini club season underway

Coastline Volleyball's mini club season started Sept. 5 at VolleyFit Sports Academy,

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Cougars

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 26-24, 25-21 and 25-15.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 4-0 with victories over Bradenton Christian, Sarasota Christian and Braden River Sept. 5 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Bulldogs teams earn victories

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite, Pee Wee and Junior Midget and Midget teams all earned victories Sept. 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
EMB Tiny Mite team beats Wildcats

The East Manatee Bulldog Tiny Mite team defeated the Hardee Wildcats 24-6 Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lakewood Ranch boys golf team wins season opener

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 308 to win its season opener Sept. 1 at Prestwick Country Club in Daytona Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lady Thunder fall in fifth game

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team fell to the Tampa Bay HEAT 11-25, 25-23, 25-13, 21-25, 15-11 Sept. 4.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Mustangs swim past Manta Rays

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team defeated Lemon Bay 231-187 to win its first meet of the season Aug. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch freshman A’Shawn Angel ran for a 50-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Mustangs a 14-7 lead.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High bests Braden River for third straight time

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated 21-7 its rival Braden River for the third straight time in its season opener.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates after defeating rival Braden River 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 in its season opener Aug. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Lady Mustangs rally past Lady Pirates

The Lakewood team came back to defeat rival Braden River 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 Aug. 28 in the season opener for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mason Fischer
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mason Fischer

Thirteen-year-old running back Mason Fischer threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another touchdown to lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Pee Wee team to a 24-0 shutout victory over the Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

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