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East County | Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 7, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Brian Ragone

The Observer spotlights ODA quarterback Brian Ragone.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2009
Hurricanes blow through Lakewood

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Manatee 35-14 tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2009
Pirates Prevail

In front of a blacked out Homecoming crowd, the Braden River High football team defeated DeSoto High 34-13 tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2009
Community Golf Scores 09.21.09 to 10.01.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Lady Mustangs hold on to defeat Lady Bruins

The Lakewood Ranch High School volleyball team defeated Bayshore in five games Sept. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Defense carries Thunder to victory

The Out-of-Door Academy opened its district season victorious Sept. 29 with a 6-0 win over St. John Neumann High School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Tigers

The Braden River High volleyball team remains undefeated in the district after having posted a 3-0 victory over Palmetto Sept. 29.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Young grapplers hit the mats

East Manatee Wrestling Kids Club teaches boys the sport's basic fundamentals in the hopes of building the program for the future.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Braden River Pirates honor Coach Garrity

Prior to the start of Braden River's district opener versus Bayshore Sept. 25, the school's Athletic Booster Club dedicated a memorial tribute in memory of the Pirates' beloved coach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Cole Medvetz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood golfer Cole Medvetz.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2009
Bulldogs spoil Ranch's Homecoming party

Cape Coral Ida Baker never relinquished its lead, handing Lakewood Ranch its second loss of the season with a 37-8 victory.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2009
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High football team defeated Bayshore 39-0 Friday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2009
Lady Pirates extend district winning streak

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Dixie Hollins 3-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Sept. 24.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2009
Symbolic chain to return home to Braden River

The Braden River High Athletic Booster Club will formally dedicate a memorial tribute in honor of coach Doug Garrity at 7 p.m. tonight prior to the Pirates' district game versus Bayshore. Additionally, Garrity's parents, John and Dehlia, will present a wooden plaque to the school in memory of their son.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2009
Lakewood swimmers fall to Lemon Bay

The Mustangs, who were without 15 swimmers due to illness, fell to the host Manta Rays 299-284 Sept. 23.

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