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East County | Sports

Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River's comeback attempt fell just short.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2018
Braden River football's season ends in Venice

The Pirates' comeback effort fell short in a 28-21 loss

  • East County
  • Sports
The event will feature boys and girls teams scrimmages, a three-point shooting contest and a dunk contest
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2018
Lakewood Ranch basketball to host Mustang Madness night

The Lakewood Ranch High basketball event will feature boys and girls teams scrimmages, a three-point shooting contest and a dunk contest

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2018
Braden River football survives Plant City comeback

The Pirates held off the Raiders 28-23

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team won its third-straight district title in 2017-2018. When it goes for the title in 2019-2020, the FHSAA system will look a lot different.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2018
FHSAA shuffles its classification and playoff format for five sports

The changes, affecting baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball, will take place in the 2019-2020 school year

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 11.02.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2018
East County football roundup: 11.02.18

East County football roundup: 11.02.18

  • East County
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Dick Vitale urges fans to donate money toward cancer research at 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for cancer research

The 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Chargers U12 forward Gael Marez scores a goal against Cyclones Soccer Hollywood at the IVP by FIGO7 tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
Soccer tournament produces net gain

The IVP by Figo7 tournament is bringing money to the U.S., though talent development is a work in progress.

  • East County
  • Sports
Colin Castro.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Colin Castro

The ODA running back talks the Green Bay Packers and the best advice he has received

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.26.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.26.18

East County football roundup: 10.26.18

  • East County
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Pirates junior tight end Travis Tobey walks into the end zone after catching a pass from senior Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
Small spark could reignite Pirates-Mustangs rivalry

The annual Lakewood Ranch High-Braden River High football game wasn't competitive, but what happened in the second half could make things interesting in the future.

  • East County
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Riley Bradshaw.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Riley Bradshaw

Lakewood Ranch High's Riley Bradshaw is our East County Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
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Brian Battie.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
Pirates blank Mustangs 56-0 in rivalry game

A Braden River senior had four touchdowns - in the first half

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East County football roundup: 10.19.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.19.18

East County football roundup: 10.19.18

  • East County
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Kirsten Sass and Amy Dixon finished second in the 2018 Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon Festival's Paratriathlon Visually Impaired division.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 17, 2018
Blind triathlete provides inspiration

Amy Dixon, a paratriathlete who lost 98% of her vision, competed at the Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon Festival at Nathan Benderson Park.

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