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East County | Sports

Pirates senior guard O'Mariah Gordon returned to action against Dunbar High after being out with an ankle injury since Jan. 9. She had 13 points in her return. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2021
Pirates' star returns for playoff run

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bryan brothers and their Lake Club clinic participants celebrate at the day's end.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2021
Tennis legends share tips, tricks and stories at the Lake Club

The Bryan brothers retired in 2020, but are not looking to give up the sport entirely.

  • East County
  • Sports
High school sports roundup: 02.16.21
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.16.21

High school sports roundup: 02.16.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Suncoast Classic Monday qualifier results.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2021
Suncoast Classic Monday qualifier results

A group of 11 players qualified for the Korn Ferry Tour event, which begins Thursday at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
High school sports weekend roundup: 02.14.21
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2021
High school sports weekend roundup: 02.14.21

High school sports weekend roundup: 02.14.21

  • East County
  • Sports
High School sports roundup: 02.11.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2021
High School sports roundup: 02.11.21

High School sports roundup: 02.11.21

  • East County
  • Sports
High school sports roundup: 02.10.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.10.21

High school sports roundup: 02.10.21

  • East County
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Diego Munoz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Diego Munoz

The Lakewood Ranch wrestler talks his takedowns and his best advice.

  • East County
  • Sports
High school roundup: 02.09.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.09.21

High school sports roundup: 02.09.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Head Coach T.J. Goelz said he believes this year's Mustangs can reach the state finals — if they keep developing.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2021
Mustangs softball looks different this year, but expectations remain high

Roster turnover has not changed the program's attitude.

  • East County
  • Sports
The first Junior Team Challenge Cup, featuring junior golf players from East County and Sarasota, will take place Feb. 14-15 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2021
East County, Sarasota golfers to play Ryder Cup-style event

The Junior Team Challenge Cup at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto will be livestreamed.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Pirates running back Deshaun Fenwick is headed to Oregon State.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 4, 2021
Former Braden River running back transfers to Oregon State

Deshaun Fenwick was previously at South Carolina.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River's signing day. Photo courtesy Matt Nesser.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2021
Signing Day 2021 roundup

Area athletes see their dreams come true

  • East County
  • Sports
Appalachian State offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil, a Braden River High alumnus, is projected to go on day three of the 2021 NFL Draft. Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2021
Can you feel a draft?

Former Braden River High football star is preparing for the NFL Draft

  • East County
  • Sports
Mustangs senior forward Owen Speir chases down the ball against Braden River High. Speir is a team captain.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs soccer is getting stronger

After a rough middle stretch of the season, Lakewood Ranch soccer is on the upswing.

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