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East County | Sports

Chris Fowler (right) will be honored at the 14th-annual Dick Vitale Gala. Photo courtesy ESPN.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Chris Fowler 'very flattered' by Dick Vitale Gala honor

ESPN's Chris Fowler said he is 'very flattered' by receiving his Dick Vitale Gala honor.

  • East County
  • Sports
George Davis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: George Davis

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning districts and fishing in Lake Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases additional info on Courage Award recipients

The event will give recognition to ESPN's Holly Rowe and Lee Corso.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High's Richie Morales, Grant McCray and Colin Apgar are all committed to Florida State.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
FSU commits help Mustangs baseball have dominant season

Lakewood Ranch has three players committed to the Seminoles.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River High beach volleyball team is the regional champion for the second year in a row.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
Pirates beach volleyball set to plunder state tournament

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nick Romagnola.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Nick Romagnola

The ODA baseball junior talks his fastball and his dream vacation spots.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior pitcher Claire Davidson, an Auburn commit, has yet to allow an earned run this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2019
Mustangs make their pitch for a deep playoff run

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs softball team makes its pitch for a deep playoff run, thanks to Claire Davidson, Brooklyn Lucero, Payton Kinney and Kayla Howald, all NCAA Division 1 commits.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior James Rivera won the 300-meter hurdles (37.14) at last year's state championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2019
Mustangs' track star approaches final hurdles

He is eyeing another chance to shine at the state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
This year’s Dick Vitale Gala will begin with a “Celebrity Meet & Greet Private Pre-Party” at 6 p.m. and include entertainment from Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, one of the original "Jersey Boys."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases more info on 2019 event

The gala will be held May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High alumna LaDazhia Williams, here hitting a shot against Maryland, saw NCAA Tournament action with South Carolina this season. Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
Former Lakewood Ranch basketball star reflects on her NCAA Tournament experience

Former Lakewood Ranch girls basketball star LaDazhia Williams reflects on her NCAA Tournament experience.

  • East County
  • Sports
Esteban Vega, 9, slides into a shot on goal for Braden River Soccer Club's U11 team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
Future soccer stars grace East County scene

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Tristan McWilliam.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Tristan McWilliam

The ODA freshman talks his running career and his stance on clowns.

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve Lubrino is the head coach of the Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Lightning swim coach treats his team like family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Gracie and Hailey Marston are identical twins and freshmen runners at Braden River High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Braden River twins are pure gold on the track

The freshmen runners are in their first year of track and field

  • East County
  • Sports
Zac Graham.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Zac Graham

The Braden River senior talks developing power and his baseball motivation.

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