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East County | Sports

Senior Jeff Casseus rallies his teammates before the start of Braden River's Preseason Kickoff Classic at Booker Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2011
Pirates sail past Tornadoes

The Braden River High football team defeated Booker High 17-6 in its annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
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Ryan Agabani, a senior, plays on both sides of the ball.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Berkeley Prep

The Out-of-Door Academy Thunder kicked off its 2011 campaign with its preseason contest against Berkeley Prep Aug. 26 at Thunder Stadium. The Bucs handled the Thunder 41-6. For more, see next week's East County Observer.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2011
Football seasons kick off tonight

The 2011 football season begins tonight with the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2011
TOPSoccer set to kick off sixth season

Braden River TOPSoccer will host registration for its upcoming fall season from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 1-2 at the Braden River Soccer Club clubhouse behind Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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Seniors Brian Ragone and Zach Hoppe are eager to sport their new Nike uniforms.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2011
Out-of-Door Academy inks Nike partnership

ODA announced a three-year partnership with Nike during a press conference Aug. 19. ODA also announced the addition of four new head coaches as well as new lacrosse programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Josh Escher began taking martial arts at 5 years old. He also is a deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2011
Ranch attracts new athletic schools

The House of Pain Martial Arts Academy opened Aug. 1, while Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics will open Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet this week's Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kirsten Hannabass finished sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12-14, in Janesville, Wis.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 23, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Exercising while traveling

This week, University Park Country Club Fitness Coordinator Jess Wilson shares tips for maintaining your workout routine while traveling.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 22, 2011
Community Golf Scores 08.02.11 to 08.18.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Kirsten Hannabass placed sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2011
Local skiers place at national tournament

Three members of the Sarasota Ski a Rees Water Ski Show Team competed and placed at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12 to Aug. 14 in Janesville, Wis.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2011
Premier Sports Campus to add lights

The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch will begin installing lighting for eight of its fields Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ian Segneri co-founded the Missing Link Junior Golf Academy at the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch about 10 years ago.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Improving your short game

This week, Missing Link Junior Golf Academy instructor Ian Segneri shares tips for making more shot putts.

  • Sarasota
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2011 Football Preview
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview 2011: Rivalries Redrawn

After the Florida High School Athletic Association introduced new district classifications earlier this year, Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all will face new opponents when the regular season officially kicks off Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River wide receiver Troy Gatling showed vast improvement over the course of the offseason and is expected to be one of the Pirates’ top offensive threats.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview: Braden River Pirates

The Braden River High football team learned the value of teamwork Aug. 10-13 during its trip to Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview: Lakewood Ranch Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch will rely on the strength and experience of its offensive line, which boasts five seniors and two juniors, to carry the team this season.

  • East County
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