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East County | Sports

Sean Brady was named ODA's new boys basketball coach at the end of the summer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
Thunder welcomes new coaches

Sean Brady and Mike Riley will lead ODA's boys and girls basketball squads this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tyler Schroer will play lacrosse for the University of Detroit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
Athletes ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Tyler Schroer and Ashley Reid and Braden River's Kristin Swindell signed national letters-of-intent.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marco Padilla has tallied nine goals in seven games this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Marco Padilla

Senior forward Marco Padilla scored five of Lakewood Ranch's 11 goals, helping lead the Mustangs to a 3-1 record and a second-place finish in the Sarasota Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 21-23.

  • East County
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Batsman Alan Cope scored several points for his team throughout the tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2010
World's best flock to Ranch for annual Cricket Festival

More than a dozen teams from across the world gathered at the Sarasota International Cricket Club in Lakewood Ranch for the 17th International 6-a-side Cricket Festival Nov. 25-28. The teams were divided into three groups with two of three groups playing for the coveted Festival Shield. The winners of this year's tournament were Memorial Cricket Club and the Evergreens. Throughout the tournament, players and their families also enjoyed cocktails, luau and gala dinners, a finals day luncheon and souvenirs, among other festivities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2010
Community Golf Scores 11.02.10 to 11.22.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2010
Lightning Lacrosse hosts free clinics

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning Lacrosse Club is now hosting free lacrosse clinics from 2-3:30 p.m., every Sunday at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 26, 2010
Lakewood kicks off Thanksgiving tourney with win

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Fort Myers Mariner 3-1 in the opening round of the Sarasota Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 26, 2010
Mustangs open season victorious

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team opened its season with a 69-42 victory over Manatee Nov. 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2010
Lady Mustangs improve to 2-0 in district

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Seminole Osceola 6-1 in a Class 4A-District 10 game Nov. 19.

  • East County
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Sophomores Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz lead a pack of runners at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20. Courtesy photo Steven Black.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2010
Lakewood girls cross country finishes second in state

The Lady Mustangs posted a second-place finish at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20 for the second-consecutive season.

  • East County
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Sarah Miller scored a goal in the Lady Mustangs 6-0 district shutout over Palmetto last week.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarah Miller

Lakewood Ranch High senior Sarah Miller has already scored seven goals and an assist through five games this season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2010
Sarasota Cricket Club hosts festival

The Sarasota International Cricket Club will host its 17th International 6-a-side Cricket Festival Nov. 24-28 at the club's grounds and clubhouse, 7401 University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2010
Lady Mustangs improve to 4-0-1

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team improved its record to 4-0-1 with victories over Palmetto and Sarasota Nov. 16-17.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2010
Registration under way for Lakewood Ranch Little League

Lakewood Ranch Little League, formerly known as Manatee East Little League, is now accepting registration for spring baseball.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2010
Tryouts scheduled for BLEX Titans

The BLEX Titans 13U travel baseball team will be holding tryouts for its upcoming season at 1 p.m., Dec. 12 at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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