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East County | Sports

ODA sophomore Allen Clark gets tripped by the Bell Creek defense after a positive gain.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 7, 2023
ODA football falls to Bell Creek Academy at home

After scoring on its opening possession, the Thunder offense was stymied in an 8-6 loss.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 4, 2023
Half the lineups now set for World Champions Cup at The Concession

Team captains say the golfing legends will bring high intensity to the December event in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf freshman is ranked 21st in Class 3A by the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Denis Jones and Abigail Hite are seniors at Southeast High, attending the Bradenton school for its IB program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area swimmers follow similar paths toward their goals

Abigail Hite and Denis Jones, both state medal contenders, chose Southeast High for their journey.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA running back Allen Clark raises the ball after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe Catholic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2023
After rough patch, ODA football finds its offensive identity

A strong downhill running game has the Thunder on a two-game winning streak.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 30, 2023
High school football roundup: Week six

It was a week of blowouts: Only one area team, ODA, played a game decided by one possession.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA running back Allen Clark raises the ball after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe Catholic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 30, 2023
ODA football runs over Santa Fe Catholic

The Thunder (3-2) had four rushing touchdowns in a 33-26 home win.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Hokanson and Jayke Maracle have taken up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu together. Maracle said the sport has given him renewed confidence.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch family bonds over Brazilian jiu-jitsu

John Hokanson and Jayke Maracle are examples of how the sport can change its competitors.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High junior Marcus Galloway breaks a tackle and stumbles forward against Booker High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2023
Slow starts hurting Braden River High's football team

The Bradenton team has fallen to 2-2 after coming out flat in the last two games, both losses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aryanna Spainhower is a senior on the Braden River High volleyball team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Aryanna Spainhower

The Braden River High volleyball senior had 11 kills, 18 digs and a block in a 3-1 win over Riverview High.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 23, 2023
High school football roundup: Week five

Four area schools walked away with big wins Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
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Booker junior Jordan Radkey (55) and sophomore Jason Thomas (16) celebrate after a tackle for loss.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 23, 2023
Booker High football wins thriller over Braden River High

The Tornadoes came back from a 10-point second-half deficit to win 24-20 at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA senior Declan Fiorucci said he has taken inspiration from Navy SEAL training when thinking of unorthodox ways to improve his cross country results.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2023
ODA cross-country senior seeks high state meet finish in 2023

Declan Fiorucci is using unorthodox training methods to climb the sport's ranks.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior running back/receiver Yahshua Edwards celebrates after a touchdown against Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates need to score when they have the opportunity in the red zone.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2023
Braden River's football team still searching for a complete game

Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and The Out-of-Door Academy all have answers to find.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 15, 2023
High school football roundup: Week four

Only two area teams were victorious in a week filled with tough matchups.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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