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East County | Sports

Shane Davidson slides safely back into first base during Lakewood Ranch's 9-1 victory over Braden River Feb. 22.
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco
  • March 2, 2011
Meeting on the Mound

East County and district rivals Braden River and Lakewood Ranch took to the fields in pivotal district contests Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Ashtin Frank rushes for a Team Blue first down during the school's first O Bowl under the stadium lights.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2011
ODA kicks off first O Bowl

ODA hosted its first girls-only football game Feb. 26 under the stadium lights.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2011
COMMENT: Spring ball conjures childhood memories

Spring has sprung in the East County, and I couldn't be happier.

  • East County
  • Sports
Part-time Meadows resident Bill King, 80, began playing tennis 50 years ago. Today, King competes in about six tennis tournaments a year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2011
Love of tennis serves up fun for Meadows couple

Part-time Meadows resident Bill King reached the semifinals of the men's 80 singles division of the USTA Super Senior Grand Prix Feb. 21-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtney Mirabella followed up her first win over Lakewood with eight more strikeouts Feb. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River sophomore pitcher Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game Feb. 22, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out 17 to lead the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jo Jo Williams races down the line toward first base.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 1, 2011
Cal Ripken Little Leaguers pitch perfect Opening Day

More than 450 Little Leaguers took to the field for Manatee Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's Opening Day celebration Feb. 26. This spring, the league is home to 32 teams, ranging in age from coach pitch to Majors.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2011
ODA girls tennis tops Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Braden River 4-2 Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2011
Pirates win tri-meet

The Braden River High boys weightlifting team scored 48 points to defeat Manatee and Southeast Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2011
Ranch swimmer qualifies for 2011 USA Swimming National Open Water Select Camp

Lakewood Ranch High swimmer Danielle Valley has been invited to the 2011 USA Swimming National Open Water Select Camp June 7-11 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jessica Song, right, and the rest of the Hillsborough Crew team were ready to race.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Thousands of rowing fans flocked to Nathan Benderson Park for the 2011 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 26-27. The competition featured hundreds of rowers from around the country.

  • East County
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Hundreds of youth and masters team from across the country will compete in this year's regatta.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta

The Sarasota County Rowing Club will host the second annual Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2011
Mustangs gain momentum in district

The visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team defeated Braden River 9-1 Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2011
Lady Pirates edge past Lady Mustangs

The Braden River High softball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 1-0 in a pivotal district game Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High wrestlers Evan Dipsiner and Kyle and Blake Riley-Hawkins competed at the Class 2A state finals Feb. 18-19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 23, 2011
Brothers advance to finals

Lakewood Ranch wrestlers Kyle and Blake Riley-Hawkins competed on the mat together for the final time in the Class 2A state finals Feb. 18-19 in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tre Bryant finished with 10 points —nine of which came from behind the arc. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 23, 2011
Pirates stumble in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 38-27 loss to Tampa Jesuit in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal Feb. 17.

  • East County
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