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East County | Sports

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Max Colby Bendixen, junior Parker Severs, sophomore Josh Orgen, junior Henry Burbee and junior Luke Wilson sit with the FHSAA Class 3A boys golf runner-up trophy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfers earn silver medal at state tournament

Mustangs junior Parker Severs finished tied for second in the individual standings, while junior Henry Burbee finished fourth at the FHSAA Class 3A state tournament.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2023
High school football roundup: Week 12

One East County team captures an SSAA title, while the postseason begins in the FHSAA.

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The Thunder football team beat LPCA 33-14 on Nov. 10 to win the SSAA Class 4A championship.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2023
ODA football captures SSAA Class 4A title

The Thunder (6-5) won 33-14 over Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (4-6) at home to capture the championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior defensive back Jack Taraska.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Taraska

The ODA football senior has set a program record with five interceptions in his first year of the sport.

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James Abelson, the East Manatee Bulldogs offensive coordinator, works with quarterback Nick Monserez at a Nov. 1 practice. Monserez will play for Cardinal Mooney High next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2023
East Manatee Bulldogs U14 football team puts together special season

The Bulldogs won their conference championship game 28-8 over the Manatee Wildcats on Oct. 28.

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Bulls senior Lane Tomlinson (8) brushes off a George Jenkins High defender on a big play. Parrish Community High's win against George Jenkins High on Nov. 3 clinched the team's first playoff appearance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2023
Parrish High football expects to land first playoff berth when brackets announced

The Bulls (7-3) finished the regular season with a 43-6 win over George Jenkins High at home Nov. 3.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2023
High school football roundup: Week 11

The FHSAA regular season comes to an end, while the SSAA played its playoff semifinals.

  • East County
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Bulls senior Lane Tomlinson (8) brushes off a George Jenkins High defender on a big play. Parrish Community High's win against George Jenkins High on Nov. 3 clinched the team's first playoff appearance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2023
Parrish Community High football ends regular season with blowout win

The Bulls beat George Jenkins High 43-6 on Nov. 4 at home while celebrating Senior Night.

  • East County
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Jose Mateo and Eva Martin hold hands as they prepare to cross the finish line of the Florida Inline Skating Marathon.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2023
Inline skaters keep the wheels turning at Nathan Benderson Park.

A national event in Sarasota brought interest to a sport that has faded in interest since the 1990s.

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ODA sophomore running back Allen Clark (17) runs through an attempted tackle by All Saints' Academy sophomore Jaelen Randall (6).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2023
The Out-of-Door Academy makes big push in football playoffs

The Thunder used a touchdown run by a lineman to beat All Saints' Academy on Oct. 27.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2023
High school football roundup: Week 10

Five area teams get key wins as the end of the FHSAA regular season approaches — and the SSAA playoffs begin.

  • East County
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ODA sophomore running back Allen Clark (17) runs through an attempted tackle by All Saints' Academy sophomore Jaelen Randall (6).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2023
ODA football downs All Saints' Academy in SSAA quarterfinals

After weeks of struggles, the Thunder found its offense in a 42-28 win.

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Lakewood Ranch High graduate Ashley Pater, a freshman at the University of Southern California, helped the Trojans win a fourth-state NCAA Championship.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2023
Former East County high school athletes excel at next level

These five alums are continuing the success they started with their local playing careers.

  • East County
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Phoenix Scanlan, Sabrina DiRubba, Emily Storm, Sierra Yeomans and Emma Albert have all contributed to the Mustangs' success in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High girls golfers say the future is now

The Mustangs look like a state title contender even though they are relying on inexperienced players.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2023
High school football roundup: Week nine

Four area teams walked away from week nine with key wins — and four did not.

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