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East County | Sports

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carly Mitchell

Haile Middle School student Carly Mitchell broke her ankle in May playing soccer. But just two weeks after rejoining practices, Mitchell, 13, and her teammates made it to the quarterfinals in the Challenge Sports 3v3 Nationals July 30 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 18, 2010
Thunder ignores echoes, focuses on future

One season ago, The Out-of-Door Academy, on the legs of running back AJ Strong, cruised to within spitting distance of a state title. Despite losing Strong to graduation, coach Brett Timmons has every reason to believe greatness is again within ODA's reach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dallas Troyer

After a summer of stock-car racing, 13-year-old Dallas Troyer has the most wins of any racer in the Magic 4s class at the Desoto Super Speedway.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2010
ODA welcomes athletic director

Noel Beaulieu took over as ODA's athletic director July 1, replacing Jason Peters, who moved to Memphis, Tenn.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 11, 2010
Lifter preps for Olympic run

Weightlifter Andrew Sweeney, a 2002 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, recently set the Florida state record in the snatch.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • August 11, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gail Zinn

Rosedale resident Gail Zinn used her 5-wood to ace the 129-yard No. 7 hole at Rosedale Golf and Country Club Aug. 1.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.14.10 to 08.07.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2010
FC Sarasota makes waves at Surf Cup

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team posted a 1-1-1 record at the 30th annual Surf Cup July 31 through Aug. 2 in San Diego.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shannon McCarthy

Fifteen-year-old Shannon McCarthy set personal bests in five of six events at the Florida Senior Championships July 22-25 at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2010
Southeast Seminole qualifies for AAU nationals

Anthony Lanzi finished third in shot put at the AAU Club Championships in Orlando.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2010
NRNLL Softball to host fall registration

North River National Little League Softball will hold registration for its upcoming fall season from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 20 and 27 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 21 and 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 2, 2010
Fall soccer registration dates set

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for the upcoming fall recreational soccer season from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 7, 21 and 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
Little Leaguers used to winning ways

Six members of the Manatee East 11-and 12-year-old All-Star team have won District 26 titles in each of the past three seasons.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
Soccer duo sets sights on England

Christian Womeldorph and Callum Baldwin will compete for the 2010 SuperClubs National Team July 31 through Aug. 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Robyn Drourr

Waterlefe resident Robyn Drourr used her sand wedge to record her first hole-in-one July 16 on the 86-yard No. 4 of Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

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