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East County | Sports

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2019
Batter up in Lakewood Ranch

Little League, Miss Manatee Softball host their opening days.

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  • News
The Mustangs celebrate their fourth-straight district title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball does not take winning for granted

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys basketball team does not take winning a fourth-straight district title for granted

  • East County
  • Sports
Keon Buckley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Keon Buckley

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball junior Keon Buckley talks dropping 30 points and taking the game seriously

  • East County
  • Sports
Wilmer Yanez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 02.21.19

East County High 5 Moments: 02.21.19

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Crew won 25 races at the American Youth Cup I. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 18, 2019
Sarasota Crew cleans up at American Youth Cup I

The Crew had 25 first-place finishes at the event

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2019
Mark Hubbard wins inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Maverick McNealy finished two strokes back at Lakewood National Golf Club

  • East County
  • Sports
J.T. Griffin finds himself in fourth place (17 under par) heading into the Suncoast Classic's final day.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2019
Lead shuffles as LECOM Suncoast Classic heads into final day in Lakewood Ranch

Mark Hubbard shoots the best round of the day to take a two-stroke lead over two at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Danny Walker shot seven under par during the LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round, but missed the cut.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2019
McNealy, Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round

Maverick McNealy and J.T. Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round. Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker made a surge, but fell short of the cut.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seath Lauer shot one under par at the first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2019
Low scores abound after LECOM Suncoast Classic's first round

Former Lakewood Ranch High golfer Seath Lauer sits seven strokes back of the lead at the Web.com Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
It is the Mustangs' second final four appearance in three seasons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer advances to state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys soccer advanced to the FHSAA Class 5 state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker will play in the Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch grad will have hometown crowd at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood Ranch grad Danny Walker will have a hometown crowd at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
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Ron Kersey and his Super Bug.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Bradenton Motorsports Park is no drag for racers

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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Braden River High senior and Marshall signee Knowledge McDaniel turns upfield against South Fort Myers High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
After tumultuous season, Braden River senior now running with the Herd

After tumultuous season, Braden River senior Knowledge McDaniel is now running with the Marshall University Thundering Herd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Freeman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ryan Freeman

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks his goaltending skills other than shot-stopping, and his favorite food

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