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East County | Sports

Dana Hutchins started playing softball at 6 years old.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dana Hutchins

Lakewood Ranch junior Dana Hutchins went 4-for-4 at the plate with a triple, a stolen base, four RBIs and two runs scored, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to a 9-2 victory over Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High March 12.

  • East County
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After beating the odds, Robby Lyons, 12, is now playing his second season of Minors baseball at Braden River Little League.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 16, 2011
Love of game fuels Little Leaguer

After undergoing two reconstructive ankle surgeries last summer, 12-year-old Robby Lyons is back on the diamond playing baseball for Braden River Little League.

  • East County
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Chris Marquez competed for the first time in two years March 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pro returns to the court

Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center Head Tennis Professional Chris Marquez competed in the 2011 Tennis Exhibition Tour for Charity March 12 at Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice.

  • East County
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Nick Scardina plays first base.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 16, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Nick Scardina

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

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The Chargers will host their first tournament in Lakewood — the Florida Youth Soccer Association tournament — April 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2011
Clearwater Chargers expand to Ranch sports complex

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced today that the Clearwater Chargers would be an anchor tenant at the new sports complex scheduled to open next month in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2011
ODA earns fifth win of the season

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High 7-4 March 12.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2011
Registration under way for i9 basketball clinic

Former high school and collegiate basketball coach David Zimroth will host an i9 Sports basketball clinic March 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2011
Lakewood Ranch tops Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High 9-2 March 12.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2011
ODA girls tennis improves to 5-1

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Bradenton Christian 4-3 March 10 to improve its record to 5-1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2011
Ranch graduate competing in National Championships

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Mike Myers represented Mercer University in the NCWA National Wrestling Championships in Macon, Ga.

  • East County
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Brett Hanewich also went 1-for-3 at the plate with a RBI on March 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brett Hanewich

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Brett Hanewich pitched a complete game, allowing two hits while striking out four in the Mustangs' 3-0 non-district victory over Manatee March 3.

  • East County
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Jon Luke Beck led the pack down the field.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2011
Sport of Princes

The Sarasota Polo Club hosted a special Junior Polo Exhibition March 2, giving 12- and 13-year-old players a chance to play with other up-and-coming stars.

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Josh Tomlin
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Josh Tomlin

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

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On Feb. 27, senior Tiffany Elder became the first Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader to make the staff of the Universal Cheer Association.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2011
Team Spirit

Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader Tiffany Elder was selected to be a member of the Universal Cheer Association's staff.

  • East County
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Sophomore Alex Horan, junior Zack Hoppe and eighth-grader Austin Hope have helped lead The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team to a 2-1 district record in their first season with the team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2011
Pitching trio anchors ODA Thunder squad

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team has three new pitchers in its starting rotation this spring, including Lakewood Ranch transfer Zack Hoppe, his younger brother, Austin, and Lemon Bay transfer Alex Horan.

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