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East County | Sports

Devin McDermott
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
FULL STORY: Lakewood Ranch runner named Heisman finalist

Senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10. The winner will be announced Dec. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet this week's athlete, Scott Covino.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Scott Covino

Thirteen-year-old Scott Covino recently won the statewide Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge competition in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bradenton native C.C. Sardinha won the singles consolation final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Temple's Yana Mavrina.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Home Sweet Home

Bradenton native and Oklahoma State University junior C.C. Sardinha returned home Nov. 11-13 to compete in the 2011 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center.

  • East County
  • News
Arizona’s Andre Vidaller plays singles and doubles.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic

Seventeen of the top tennis teams from across the country hit the courts for the 2011 Intercollegiate Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic Nov. 11-13 at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center. Players competed in singles and doubles tournaments, which count toward individual player rankings. Following the tournament, the players, coaches and sponsors enjoyed an after party at the home of Lakewood Ranch residents Dick and Lorraine Vitale.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2011
End of the road

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 3-0 loss to Tarpon Springs in the Class 3A-Region 3 finals Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team earned a berth in next week's Class 3A state meet after finishing second in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet Nov. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2011
Ortiz wins regional title

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz captured her first regional title, finishing in 17:49 at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet Nov. 11 at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Ranch senior named Wendy's High School Heisman national finalist

Lakewood Ranch High senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists, of the 48,000 students who applied, for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award, which honors exceptional students who bring excellence in academics, athletics and community service.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Hurricanes roll past Mustangs in regular season finale

The Lakewood Ranch High football team turned the ball over on its opening possession and was never able to recover as the host Mustangs fell to Manatee 38-7 in the regular season finale for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Pirates win season opener

The Braden River High boys soccer team opened its season with a 7-1 victory over Charlotte Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Lady Pirates win Preseason Classic

The Braden River High basketball team went 2-0 in the Braden River Preseason Classic Nov. 8-9.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will play in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals at 2 p.m. Nov. 12, at Tarpon Springs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lady Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team continued its historic run with a 3-0 victory over Seminole Osceola Nov. 8 in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakeood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2, capping off a perfect 103-0 season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High golf team ends with perfect record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship by six strokes Nov. 1-2, at Mission Inn Resort & Club's El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jeren Kowalewski has been playing football since he was 5 years old. File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Mustang QB ready for playoffs

After missing an entire season due to injury, Lakewood Ranch High's Jeren Kowalewski has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading the Mustangs back to the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Collegiate players take center court

Lakewood Athletic Center will host the 2011 Intercollegiate Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic Nov. 11-13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Quillan Toler recorded seven kills, a block and an ace.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lady Mustangs continue historic season

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
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