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East County | Sports

Coach Don Purvis said he is proud of his team's efforts this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2010
Pirates fall in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River High football team saw its season come to an end with a 41-16 loss to Winter Haven in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 19. ODA also lost in the first round of the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2010
Lady Mustang swimmers finish third in the state

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team set eight new school records on its way to a third-place finish at the Class 2A FHSAA Swimming and Diving Finals Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hannah Asay has been a fixture on the Mustangs sideline for three years, and no one has garnered more of her cheers than her brother, Anthony.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2010
Spirited Siblings

After seven years together on the football field, Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader Hannah Asay cheered for her older brother, Anthony, for the final time Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Pirates will make their third straight playoff appearance this week.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2010
Pirates, Thunder hit the road

The Braden River High School football team will travel to Winter Haven Nov. 19, while The Out-of-Door Academy goes to Lakeland Victory Christian Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Junior outside hitter Emily Karg goes up for a block during Braden River's regional final match against Fort Myers Nov. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2010
Pirates fall in regional finals

The Braden River volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley Reid started swimming after her mom's suggestion.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashley Reid

Senior Ashley Reid set four new school records, including a pair of individual records in the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.49) and the 100 backstroke (58.56), while leading the Lakewood Ranch to a third-place finish at the Class 2A State Swimming and Diving Meet Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Garrett Russini will play at Stetson University, while Jerrod Leinhauser will head to Florida Institute of Technology.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2010
Braden River High stars sign letters-of-intent

Pirates pitcher Jerrod Leinhauser and catcher Garrett Russini both signed national letters-of-intent Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2010
Lakewood runners win regional crown

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 44 points to capture the Class 3A-Region 3 Championship Nov. 12 in Estero.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Lady Pirates top Lady Tornadoes in preseason opener

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Booker 38-28 Nov. 9 in the first of two preseason games.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Lady Mustangs open season perfect

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team opened the season with a pair of victories Nov. 2 and Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Mike Blakely selected for All-American Bowl

Manatee High star running back and East County resident Mike Blakely was recently selected for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River High volleyball team will face Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Lady Pirates advance to regional final

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated George Steinbrenner 3-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Running backs Dipo Kolawole, Mike Glover, Jaredd Pate and Javar Baity have rushed for more than 1,400 yards and 12 TDs this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Braden River Brotherhood

The Braden River High football team will show its support for running back Jaredd Pate, who was diagnosed with diabetes, by wearing blue during every game they play in throughout November.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Suncoast Storm 02 travel softball team formed in December 2009.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Friendship fuels softball champions

The Suncoast Storm 02 team formed in 2009. Since then, the team has won its last four tournaments, including two state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team finished fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 Cross Country Meet Nov. 4 to advance to regionals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Thunder hosts first district meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team scored 111 points to finish fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 cross country meet Nov. 4.

  • East County
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