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East County | Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2009
Two Braden River High seniors earn athletic scholarships

The Braden River High School Athletic Boosters recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to seniors Chris Garcia and Kayla Kerns.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Marco Rometo

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy runner Marco Rometo.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Pirates fall in Class 4A quarterfinal

The Braden River High baseball team saw its season come to an unexpected end in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal May 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Relay team runs into record books

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team set a new school record of 10:00.51 at the Class 3A state track and field championships May 8 in Winter Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Thunder edge past HEAT

ODA advanced to the regional finals for the first time in school history with an 8-7 victory over the Manatee HEAT in a Class 1A regional semifinal May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Mustang golf squad names new head coach

After 11 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High girls golf coach Greg McGrew is stepping down. Wendi Golden was named the Lady Mustangs' new coach last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Concession to offer golf lessons with Jonathan Yarwood

Jonathan Yarwood of the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy at The Concession Golf Club and Residences will begin teaching a wide range of lessons this spring and summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
Ranch's Pyne wins state title at No. 2 singles

After a disappointing finish in the Class 3A state tennis tournament last year, Lakewood Ranch High junior Katherine Pyne finally has something to smile about.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
River Club hosts summer golf league

River Club golf course recently announced the formulation of a new summer golf league. The non-committal league will be held Mondays at 5:30 p.m., June 7 through Aug. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
Community Golf Scores 05.01.09 to 05.12.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2009
Ranch Relay breaks school record

After running a personal best at the Class 3A regional track meet April 30, the Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team found itself just two seconds away from breaking the school record.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2009
Ranch Lightning finish undefeated season

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning youth lacrosse team completed an undefeated season for the first time in the program's six-year history.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2009
Rosedale announces Women on Course

Rosedale Golf and Country Club’s Head Golf Professional and PGA Master Professional Mike Clayton has announced a new golf instruction course for women.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Kaycee Wells

The Observer highlights Braden River High School shortstop Kaycee Wells.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2009
Flying High

Canadian silver medalist Jason Burnett will visit Kids Supergym this weekend.

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