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East County | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2012
Young grapplers set to take the mat

The East Manatee Youth Wrestling Club will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 6, in the Lakewood Ranch High wrestling room, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thirteen-year-old Madison Yoder works on fielding drills.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Softball Camp

Nearly 70 girls ages 14 and under learned the fundamentals of softball during Lakewood Ranch High's softball camp July 24-26. Participants worked on speed and agility, hitting and infield and outfield drills, among other fundamentals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thirteen-year-old Dylan Buck went 10-for-11 with three home runs to help lead the Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2012
Home Run MVP: Dylan Buck

Thirteen-year-old pitcher Dylan Buck went 10-for-11 with three home runs to help lead the Lakewood Ranch Little League 11-12 All-Stars to the District 26 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
The SunCoast Storm ’00 travel softball team won seven straight games July 8 to capture the South Florida “B” State Championship. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2012
FULL STORY: Storm teams win state titles

The SunCoast Storm '98 travel softball team captured the USSSA North Florida 14 'A' State Championship in Lake City, while the SunCoast Storm '00 team won the South Florida 'B' State Championship in West Palm Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2012
Comment: Suncoast Storm shines

Every once in a while I come across a team that embodies the true spirit of a champion.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2012
LRLL ends Section IV Tournament with win

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11-12 All-Stars defeated South Brandon 12-0 in the final game of the Section IV 11-12-year-old Little League Tournament Sunday, July 22, in Land O'Lakes.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kinsey Goelz

Thirteen-year-old shortstop Kinsey Goelz hit a grand slam, her first over-the-fence home run, to help lead the Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team to a third-place finish at the ISA World Series in Crossville, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thirteen-year-olds Taylor and Jordan Augustyniak will compete in the 3,000-meter run at the AAU National Junior Olympics Aug. 4, in Humble, Texas.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2012
Ranch twins have sights set on Olympic gold

Thirteen-year-olds Taylor and Jordan Augustyniak will compete in the 3,000-meter run at the AAU National Junior Olympics Aug. 4, in Humble, Texas.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2012
Sarasota Crew rowers win gold

Several members of the Sarasota Crew captured gold medals at the USRowing Club National Championships July 11-15 on the Cooper River in Camden County, N.J.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 20, 2012
Golf-Bowl Challenge upcoming

The Adaptive Golf Academy will host a Golf-Bowl Challenge July 27 and 28 in support of adaptive golf therapeutic programs for juniors, adults and veterans with disabilities and mobility challenges.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Anytime Fitness opens at Ranch Lake Plaza

Anytime Fitness recently opened its 24-hour, all-access facility in Ranch Lake Plaza, 8770 State Road 70 E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold travel softball team earned a berth in the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23 to July 29, in Oklahoma City, after winning the Region 5 Qualifier May 26 to May 28, in Clearwater.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Heat captures national berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold travel softball team earned a berth in the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Comment: No pain, no gain

After a near two-week hiatus from the gym, I spent four of the past five days sweating it out in the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Babe Ruth 15U All-Stars capture first state title

The Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Stars won the Florida State Tournament July 15, marking the first time the program has won a state championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jessica Ashley, a 2008 graduate of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, recently launched a new yoga program, offering Yoga for Athletes and Power Yoga classes, at Athletic Edge Sports in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Athletic Edge Sports introduces yoga

Athletic Edge Sports in Lakewood Ranch recently introduced a new yoga program to its list of offerings for local athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
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