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East County | Sports

Emani Smalls launches a shot put.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2018
Pirate's success a stone's throw away

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Brooklyn Lucero.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Lucero

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks the mental challenge of pitching and her biggest fears.

  • East County
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Desmond Lindsay smashes a ball up the middle against Bradenton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2018
Former ODA player comes back to area with St. Lucie Mets

The Bradenton Marauders crowd was thunderstruck by the hometown hero.

  • East County
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Brian Battie (6) is coming to Braden River High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2018
Braden River Pirates football adds another cannonball

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Braden River senior Sydney Jaco prepares to serve.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River beach volleyball makes history

The Pirates are headed to the state tournament in the program's inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kristen Fulmer has stepped down from her position as Braden River High's girls basketball coach, athletic director Matt Nesser confirmed on Tuesday.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 3, 2018
Braden River High girls basketball coach steps down

The move comes after the Pirates' most successful season.

  • East County
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Senior Kailey Christian is greeted at the plate by her Mustangs teammates following her home run against Sarasota High. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 28, 2018
Top-ranked Lakewood Ranch softball team shines under the (disco) lights

The Mustangs are primed for another deep playoff run.

  • East County
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Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance who came to the spring training event.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 28, 2018
A grand slam for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Brown, the longest-tenured golf coach in Ohio State University history, was announced as the guest speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club’s 16th-annual Golf Outing.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2018
Legendary Ohio State golf coach to speak at local tournament

The Buckeyes won 17 Big Ten titles under his tutelage.

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Archie Griffin tees off at his namesake tournament. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2018
Football great lives up to the legend

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Ian Martin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Martin

The ODA lacrosse senior talks beating rival teams and fishing in the Seychelles.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
ESPN host thrilled to be honored at upcoming Dick Vitale Gala

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Brighton Osborne, Jessica Jackson, Amy Van Ryn and Keile O'Dell, all East County residents, helped the Bradenton Christian girls basketball team reach the final four.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
Local players help Bradenton Christian girls basketball reach state semifinals

The Panthers fell in the final four, but recognize that this was a special season.

  • East County
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Lauren Walker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Lauren Walker

The Braden River High third baseman talks hitting home runs and "Siesta Key."

  • East County
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Brendan Bengtsson is all smiles after winning the the Class 2A heavyweight state title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 3, 2018
Braden River High wrestler takes gold at state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High also had a wrestler finish on the medal stand.

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