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East County | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2012
SCORES: Lady Mustangs earn pair of victories

The Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis team improved its record to 5-1 with a pair of victories Feb. 21-22.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Dietrich family was recognized for its contribution. Pictured are students Tyler and Alexsa, with their parents, Sandi and Billy, and grandparents, Sandy and Bill.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2012
ODA opens new baseball facilities

The Out-of-Door Academy on Feb. 21 celebrated the grand opening of its new Thunder Baseball Concession Building and Scorer's Booth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2012
Braden River tops Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High boys tennis team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 5-2 Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
The U10 boys also made it to the semifinals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2012
SCORES: BRSC teams win championships

The Braden River Soccer Club U13 boys maroon and U14 girls both won the Disney President's Day tournament Feb. 18-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of home runs the Lakewood Ranch High softball team hit in its 8-2 victory over Venice Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tampa Bay Rays Head Athletic Trainer Ron Porterfield, right, teaches wrist exercises to Braden River pitcher Brooks Nelson.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2012
Rays trainer works with Braden River

Head athletic trainer Ron Porterfield has been working on strength and conditioning with the Pirates since October.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophomore Justin Otis scored seven points for Lakewood Ranch, including the team’s final two buckets. Photos by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball ends season in quarterfinals

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 57-32 loss to Tampa Sickles in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 22, 2012
Sianna bests The Villages in SRQ Magazine Cup

Sianna defeated The Villages 8-7 in overtime to win the SRQ Magazine Cup Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Daniel Reyna

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch seventh-grader Daniel Reyna scored five goals while helping lead the Sharks to a 2-1 record to open the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Blake Riley-Hawkins hopes to take his wrestling career to Ohio State University, where his older brother, Kyle, went.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High grappler returns to states

Lakewood High junior Blake Riley-Hawkins competed in the Class 2A state wrestling tournament for a second season, finishing 2-2 in the 132-pound weight class.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2012
Miracle League field renamed

A grand opening ceremony for the newly named Orioles Pirates Miracle League Field of Manasota is slated for Saturday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Professional golfer Abbie Valentine brushed up on his putting before teeing off.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Junior Achievement Golf Tournament

Nearly 150 professional and amateur golfers hit the course for the 10th Annual Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota Professional-Amateur Golf Tournament Feb. 20 at The Ritz-Carlton Member's Club in Lakewood Ranch. Every team was paired with a professional golfer; including 15-year-old East County golf pro Domenico Geminiani. Following the tournament, players enjoyed dinner and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mardi Gras Polo

East County residents gathered Feb. 19, at the Sarasota Polo Club, to enjoy the SRQ Magazine Cup and show their Mardi Gras spirit. Attendees exchanged beads, wore masks and listened to jazz music while enjoying the match between the Siana and The Villages polo teams.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2012
Pirates season ends on buzzer-beater

The Braden River High basketball team saw its season come to a disappointing end with a 60-57 loss to Port St. Lucie in overtime of the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Four-year-old Zac Rubal chased down a ground ball in his very first T-ball game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRLL Opening Day

Hundreds of Little Leaguers hit the field for Lakewood Ranch Little League's Opening Day Feb. 18. Players opened the spring season with baseball games, bounce houses, a home run derby, activities, food, music and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
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