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East County | Sports

Seniors Tucker Kittle, Jack Cannon, Grant McCarthy, Sam Kimmell, Brian Ragone and Christos Eraclides have all been playing for ODA since they were in seventh-grade.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview: Out-of-door Academy Thunder

Six years ago, The Out-of-Door Academy football team called a Pop Warner field home. Now, with a new stadium on campus and the support of family, friends and the community, the Thunder is prepared to leave a lasting legacy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota Crew wins national titles

The Sarasota Crew won four gold medals and a bronze medal at the U.S. Club National Championships in late July in Indianapolis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River Middle School Principal Randy Petrilla played football and basketball and ran track while attending Sarasota High School.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2011
Principal recalls football memories

Braden River Middle School Principal Randy Petrilla played quarterback for Sarasota High in the early-to-mid 1970s.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kai Haaskivi spent two years as an assistant coach for the U.S. U-17 National Team. Now, he serves as director of coaching for the BRSC. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2011
BRSC kicks off new academy

Braden River Soccer Club Director of Coaching Kai Haaskivi will launch his own academy later this month.

  • East County
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2 — The number of silver medals Out-of-Door Academy freshman Alexandra Bradbury won at the USA Weightlifting National School Age Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2011
Just the Stats 08.10.11

See the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet this week's athlete: Logan Newton
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Logan Newton

Twelve-year-old Logan Newton pitched three games for the Suncoast Storm 98 team, finishing with a 2-1 record and helping lead the Storm to a 3-3 record at the USSSA World Series July 23-30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2011
Creekwood resident runs marathons to help manatees

Creekwood resident Wendy Lynn Parlier is finding her path to health in helping nature's gentle giants.

  • East County
  • Sports
Javier Sanchez is the race director for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 9, 2011
Easter Seals students participate in Gladiators Olympics

The Bradenton Gladiators recently hosted the Gladiators Olympics for Easter Seals students, allowing students to compete amongst their peers, have fun and put their skills to the test.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 9, 2011
LRLL fall registration dates announced

Lakewood Ranch Little League will hold registration for its fall baseball season from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 27 and Sept. 10.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2011
Baldwin finishes as state runner-up

Lakewood Ranch High golfer Connor Baldwin finished second in the boys 16-18 Florida State Junior Match Play Championship July 27-30 at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club in Dade City.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 5, 2011
Registration upcoming for BRSC

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its 2011 fall recreational soccer program this month.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2011
Buffalo Creek LL registration dates set

Buffalo Creek Little League Baseball and Softball will hold open registration for its upcoming fall season from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 19 and 26 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 20 and 27.

  • East County
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Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2011
COMMENT: Joe Hills receives contract with Titans

I only had the opportunity to cover Joe Hills for one season before moving to the East County Observer, but at the time, I remember thinking how it wouldn't be long before I heard his name again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Olivia Ogles has set personal bests in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and the long jump since joining the Florida Express Track Club earlier this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2011
Haile student excels at long jump

Haile Middle School eighth-grader Olivia Ogles finished ninth in the long jump at the 15th annual Amateur Athletic Union Club Championship July 13-17, in Orlando.

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