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East County | Sports

Former Lakewood Ranch High softball star Sydney McCray was named to the NJCAA All-American second team on June 6 for her play at Florida SouthWestern College.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2023
Former Lakewood Ranch softball star earns national honors

Sydney McCray was named an NJCAA All-American and a Gold Glove winner for her play at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  • East County
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Jordan Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Brown

The Lakewood Ranch-based golfer has played well on the Florida Junior Tour in 2023.

  • East County
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ODA grad Ada Giraldo, second from right, rows for the Sarasota Crew's women's varsity 8+ boat at the 2023 USRowing Youth National Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2023
ODA grad helps Sarasota Crew women's 8+ boat place fifth at Youth Nationals

Ada Giraldo, who rowed in the No. 5 seat at Nationals, will row for Boston University in 2023-2024.

  • East County
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ODA rising senior kicker Mika Levy has impressed colleges with his leg strength.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy kicker sends his future through the uprights

Mika Levy is getting invitations to college camps, but his sights are set on more than just football.

  • East County
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Ed Kelly said he likes to compete against himself while bowling — and he would likely do it more often with a bowling facility in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch could use these niche sports

From fencing to chessboxing, these sports could find fans in the area if embraced.

  • East County
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Marc Loundy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Marc Loundy

The golfer sank his first hole-in-one May 31 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Manatees are 3-4 in the National Ball Hockey League as of June 3.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2023
Manatee Ball Hockey League players test their skills in national league

The players also hope the growth of the Manatee league leads to rink improvements over time.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch flag football running back Mykelah Davis was the All-Manatee County Co-Offensive Player of the Year for 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2023
Under-the-radar East County spring athletes get their due

These athletes made noise in 2023 even when their high school teams did not

  • East County
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ODA rising sophomore running back Allen Clark.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Allen Clark

The ODA rising sophomore running back is expected to have a big 2023 season.

  • East County
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Clayton Dees has picked up six NCAA Division I offers as of May 25.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High quarterback feels heat of recruiting process

Rising senior Clayton Dees has offers from Appalachian State and Florida International, among other schools.

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Braden River senior wrestler Jessey Colas captured the Class 2A title in the 182-pound division March 4 at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2023
The top 10 East County sports moments of the 2022-23 school year

Moments include a wrestling state title and a huge turnaround for ODA's football program.

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The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team finish second overall in New Zealand, beating every team from the northern hemisphere.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2023
Paddlers share stories from international breast cancer dragon boat event

Survivors in Sync finished second overall at the festival, held April 15-16 on Lake Karapiro in Cambridge, New Zealand.

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Braden River High rising senior tight end Cody Kawcak.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 17, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Cody Kawcak

The rising senior Braden River High tight end will be a key contributor to the Pirates in the fall.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Holden Pollard slides safely into home against Winter Haven High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2023
Upstart Lakewood Ranch High baseball players excited for the future

The Mustangs have lots of talent and room for further growth in 2024.

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Mustangs senior Cassidy McLellan will play for the University of Florida next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2023
Lakewood Ranch powerhouse teams ousted early in playoffs

After making at least the Final Four two years in a row, Lakewood Ranch High's softball program and ODA's baseball program can't build upon their recent domination.

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