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East County | Sports

Alex Runde
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Alex Runde

Seventeen-year-old Alex Runde was selected to play with the Philadelphia Phantoms, an adult club lacrosse team, during the Allan Cup Indoor Lacrosse Festival Aug. 20, in Hatfield, Pa.

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The Florida Alliance Soccer League finished second at the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2011
East County youth soccer players compete in England

Thirteen-year-olds Liam Bramley and Christian Womeldorph competed in the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2011
Manasota Lacrosse League gears up for fall season

The Manasota Lacrosse League will open its 5th annual Fall Ball fall lacrosse league Sept. 18 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2011
Bulldogs top Wolfpack

Five of the East Manatee Bulldogs' six teams defeated the Fishhawk Wolfpack to open the season.

  • East County
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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