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East County | Sports

Marcus Schade hits a 3-point shot against Riverview High. Schade has made 41% of his outside shots this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2024
Pirates basketball senior has developed into a shooting star

Braden River High senior guard Marcus Schade has lit up the score sheet this season.

  • East County
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ODA boys soccer senior Josey Rubinstein.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Josey Rubinstein

The ODA boys soccer junior has 12 goals and 32 points this season.

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Eric Sanders' Braden River High football offenses have averaged 28.7 points per game since 2012.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 29, 2024
Eric Sanders takes over Braden River High football program

Sanders spent 12 seasons as offensive coordinator under former Pirates Head Coach Curt Bradley.

  • East County
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Sarasota Surge U14 rugby player Jesse Kyle makes a tackle on a Wellington ballcarrier.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 24, 2024
Surge rugby in Lakewood Ranch a hit with young athletes

The Surge offers regulation U14, U16 and U19 teams, plus non-tackle U8 and U10 teams.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer senior Andrew Scott.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 23, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Scott

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer senior has 10 goals this season.

  • East County
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ODA junior Tiernan George rockets the ball up the field against Seffner Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 21, 2024
ODA girls soccer players complete undefeated regular season

The Thunder players are 12-0-1 after an 8-0 home win over Seffner Christian on Jan. 18.

  • East County
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Team USA's Jerry Kelly hits a shot on the No. 1 hole at The Concession Golf Club on day one of the World Champions Cup. Kelly and teammate Justin Leonard earned a total of 20 points, 10 in each session, for Team USA on day one.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2024
World Champions Cup books The Concession for 2024, 2025 and 2028

Team USA won the inaugural event, held at The Concession in December in the Lakewood Ranch area, in dramatic fashion.

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Former Braden River High running back Deshaun Fenwick signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent April 27.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2024
Former Braden River High football players have a shot at the NFL

Deshaun Fenwick and Taylor Upshaw played in the Hula Bowl all-star game Jan. 13 in Orlando.

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Lakewood Ranch High senior Evan Bolick committed to Ave Maria University.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Bolick

The Lakewood Ranch High senior defensive end committed to Ave Maria University on Jan. 14.

  • East County
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The Braden River High Pirates celebrate after a goal against Lakewood Ranch High. The Pirates beat the Mustangs 1-0 for the first time since 2015.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2024
Braden River High boys soccer takes the next step

The senior-laden Pirates are 11-1-1 in 2023-2024.

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Lakewood Ranch High senior wrestler Logan Borcsane is 18-0 at 113 pounds as of Jan. 4.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High wrestler enters 2024 undefeated

As of Dec. 4, senior Logan Borcsane is 18-0 in his second year of wrestling.

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Braden River High girls soccer junior Niley Molina.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Niley Molina

The Braden River High girls soccer junior has a team-high 10 goals this season.

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ODA sophomore guard Allen Clark had 17 points against Sarasota Christian on Jan. 5.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2024
ODA boys basketball has a losing record but winning expectations

The Thunder (5-8) started 2024 with a 51-45 home win over Sarasota Christian (10-4) on Jan. 5.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer Parker Severs finished second individually at the Class 3A state tournament in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 3, 2024
10 East County athletes to watch in 2024

These athletes combine natural talent and diligence to excel in their respective sports.

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Scott Gutschewski holds up the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 31, 2023
Lakewood Ranch sports scene should generate lots of excitement in 2024

Big-time national events and intriguing local storylines fill the calendar.

  • East County
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