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East County | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 20, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Devin McDermott

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Devin McDermott was one of 24 student-athletes selected to join the Florida High School Athletic Association's Academic All-State team.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 20, 2012
Rosedale Golf & Country Club launches campaign

Rosedale will offer monthly activities and specials for different groups throughout the summer to encourage community members to take up the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High pitcher Seth McGarry was the lone East County player to make both the All-Academic and All-State baseball teams.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2012
FACA announces All-Academic and All-State teams

The Florida Athletic Coaches Association recently announced its all-state and all-academic baseball teams with three East County players making the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Six-year-old Dylan Elder couldn’t wait to show off his skills during an agility drill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of East County children learned football fundamentals during Lakewood Ranch High's football camp June 11-15. Players spent the week working on position related drills, speed development, agilities and strength training, among other fundamentals before showing off their skills in a series of flag football games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marissa Kay of Delray Beach tees off during the third round of the championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship

Seventy-two of the world's elite junior golfers teed off during the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship June 11-15 at The Concession Golf Club. Rolex Junior Player of the Year Ariya Jutanugarn of Bangkok, Thailand shot a record-breaking 18-under par 270 to defend her title, finishing 18 shots ahead of her sister Moriya who finished second. Jordan Lippetz and Nelly Korda, who both train at IMG Academy, finished tied for 34th (315) and tied for 55th (323), respectively.

  • East County
  • Sports
The five Manasota Monsters teams will return to action this weekend in the Father's Day Invitational in Palm Coast.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
Manasota Monsters lacrosse team wins tournament

The Manasota Monsters U17 Orange elite travel lacrosse team went 5-0 to win the Palm Beach Blast Lacrosse Tournament June 9 to June 10, in Wellington.

  • East County
  • Sports
After being diagnosed with juvenile-enthesitis arthritis last year, 12-year-old Erick Barnard was forced to give up baseball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Spirit of the Game

Twelve-year-old Erick Barnard was diagnosed with juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis about a year ago. On May 31, Erick was awarded the Matthew O'Sullivan Spirit of the Game Award during Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball's night at McKechnie Field.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Nikki Kerrigan spent the past year playing for IMG Academy's U19 girls team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Former Mustang powers IMG Academy

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Nikki Kerrigan was recently named IMG Academy's Offensive Player of the Year for its entire girls soccer program. The forward will play for Missouri State University this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Comment: Contending with Mother Nature

It was a typical spring afternoon in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Center fielder Zack Larson was drafted by the Minnesota Twins with the 610th overall pick in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft June 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Minnesota Twins drafts Mustangs center fielder

The Twins drafted Lakewood Ranch High graduate Zack Larson with the 610th overall pick in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft Wednesday, June 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
COMMUNITY GOLF

Hunter Sagar used his 7-iron to record an ace May 27 on the 176-yard No. 7 of Royal Lakes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Missy Williams

Tara Golf & Country Club PGA golf professional Missy Williams shot a combined 169 in the 2012 LPGA Southeast Section Championship June 4 and June 5, at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cooper Corley, 11, hit a RBI double for Carroll and Sutton.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Cup

East County Little Leaguers hit the field June 8 in an attempt to finish the annual Manatee County Cup; but three consecutive days of inclement weather forced league organizers to end the tournament prematurely this season, as players are set to begin practicing for their respective All-Star tournaments this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch center fielder Zack Larson, pictured after stealing second base in the Class 6A state semifinals, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins June 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2012
Twins draft Mustangs center fielder

The Minnesota Twins drafted Lakewood Ranch High center fielder Zack Larson with the 610th overall pick in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft June 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 6, 2012
Free high school football camp upcoming

Dave McNally of NFL High School Player Development will host a free football camp for all incoming ninth through 12th graders June 16 at Lakewood Ranch High, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
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