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East County | Sports

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  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 30, 2024
The top 10 East County athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have big seasons in the new year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 18, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Victoria Caiazzo

The Braden River sophomore has made an instant impact in her first year on the varsity soccer team.

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  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 17, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Ava Collins

The junior outside hitter was a force on the Lakewood Ranch indoor volleyball team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 16, 2024
Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

  • East County
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    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High wrestling goes caroling

The boys and girls wrestling teams performed for the residents of Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living.

  • East County
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    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • December 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Elks Hoop Shoot puts youth basketball in the spotlight

Six Hoop Shoot winners will advance to the district tournament in Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 10, 2024
Braden River girls soccer looks like a contender again

The varsity girls soccer team looks to avenge its district championship loss last season to Parrish Community High.

  • East County
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    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 9, 2024
3 seniors keep Lakewood Ranch High a dominant golf program

The Mustangs finish second in the state tournament for the second consecutive year.

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    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 3, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Broden Beorlegui

The junior forward leads the Lakewood Ranch boys varsity soccer team in goals this season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 3, 2024
Braden River High basketball is hungry for more

The Pirates look to defend their district title in the 2024-25 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 2, 2024
East County soccer players rise to a new challenge

Florida Premier FC SWFL makes waves in its first year in the UPSL.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 26, 2024
The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer program is in good hands

Head Coach Dave Walker takes over a program that is primed for another big season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball looking to rebound to past glory

New Lakewood Ranch High basketball Head Coach George Holub aims to bring stability to the program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 21, 2024
Golf Society welcomes players looking to take their game to the next level

The Golf Society redefines the game of golf by offering a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf play on renowned courses.

  • East County
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 18, 2024
Building high school football programs brick by brick

The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school football coaches reflect on the 2024 season.

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