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East County | Sports

Joseph Constantin puts a shot on net during a Manatee Ball Hockey League game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Ball hockey league takes its shot in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee Ball Hockey League is currently holding its first adult season and is preparing for its second youth season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler Ranson Coons said he's been working on his cardio every night for an hour in preparation for this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High's star senior wrestler is motivated to finish his career strong

Lakewood Ranch High's Ranson Coons works late into the night for a state championship run

  • East County
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Junior Aaliyah Capers is playing some guard for the Pirates in 2021 after exclusively playing in the paint her first two seasons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2021
Braden River girls basketball is staying the course

Despite losing star O'Mariah Gordon to graduation, the Pirates expect the program's success to continue

  • East County
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Braden River lost 49-9 to the Tampa Jesuit Tigers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2021
Pirates football eliminated by Tampa Jesuit

Braden River lost 49-9 to the Tigers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2021
Braden River football beats Countryside to stay alive in playoffs

The Pirates used big plays to put away the Cougars 30-16

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Cardinal Mooney seniors Avery Beach, Luke Labriola, Patrik McGrath and Jenna Santiago signed with colleges on Wednesday. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2021
Sarasota, East County athletes sign with colleges

The 2021-2022 signing period started Wednesday.

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Braden River senior running back Nehemiah Jenkins breaks avoids a tackle from Sailors linebacker Kafale Rivers. Jenkins, normally a defensive back, has become part of the Pirates' running back duo with sophomore Trayvon Pinder.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2021
Injuries to Braden River High's football team can't derail Pirates

Despite a number of players playing out of position, Braden River's football team has thrived in 2021.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2021
Braden River football knocks off Sarasota

The Pirates controlled the clock in a 21-6 win.

  • East County
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Benderson Park dragon boat Coach Angela Long and veteran paddler Rick Jensen got the NBP Veterans team off the ground.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NBP Veterans dragon boat team makes a splash

The program is for male and female veterans injured, wounded or able-bodied.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County high school football roundup: 10.29.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2021
East County high school football roundup: 10.29.21

East County high school football roundup: 10.29.21

  • East County
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Ariana Majano.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Ariana Majano

The Lakewood Ranch High senior girls cross country runner finished second at the Tri-County Championships

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The Pirates volleyball program won its first district championship since 2010 on Oct. 21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Pirates prevail in district tournament (and beyond)

It has been a banner season for Braden River volleyball

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2021
Braden River football suffers first loss against Sumner

The Pirates, slowed by injuries, couldn't score enough points to beat the Stingrays

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Sarasota football zips past Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2021
Sarasota football zips past Lakewood Ranch

The Mustangs have lost three games in a row

  • East County
  • Sports
East County football roundup: 10.15.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 15, 2021
East County football roundup: 10.15.21

East County football roundup: 10.15.21

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