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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates after defeating rival Braden River 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 in its season opener Aug. 28.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Lady Mustangs rally past Lady Pirates

The Lakewood team came back to defeat rival Braden River 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 Aug. 28 in the season opener for both teams.

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Mason Fischer
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  • September 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mason Fischer

Thirteen-year-old running back Mason Fischer threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another touchdown to lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Pee Wee team to a 24-0 shutout victory over the Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

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The Meteors 10U travel baseball team captured the IBC Nations Summer Slugfest Championship Aug. 24 to 26, in Bradenton.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Sports Briefs 9.06.12

ODA volleyball opens season with win; EMB dedicates field house in honor of former players; Meteors win slugfest

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The accident occurred at approximately 6:35 a.m. yesterday. Florida Highway Patrol is still searching for the driver of the Dodge Ram.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2012
FHP investigates hit-and-run

The Labor Day accident occurred on University Parkway, near Cooper Creek Boulevard.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report today's headlines.
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  • September 4, 2012
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Center midfielder Malcolm Lewis attempts a shot for the Wesley Chapel Flames.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Labor Day Showcase

Hundreds of youth soccer players hit the field for the 2012 Labor Day Showcase Sept. 1 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. More than 300 boys and girls teams, ranging in age from U9 to U18, participated in the annual tournament, which runs through Sept. 3.

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Lakewood Ranch running back Chris Pearcey carries the ball during the first half.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2012
Lakewood Ranch wins third straight over Braden River

The Mustangs defeated the Pirates 21-7 in the season opener for both teams.

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Braden River will clash tonight against Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Aug. 31

Tonight's three big games are East County rivals Braden River and Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota High vs. Booker, and Riverview vs. Palmetto.

  • East County
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The Cucci family came out in full force to honor their beloved relative, Laura Cucci, who died of breast cancer more than a decade ago.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Get Teed Off Golf Tourney

East County residents teed off against breast cancer Aug. 31, at the Legacy Golf Course, for a charity golf tournament benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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  • August 30, 2012
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  • August 30, 2012
Meteors win Slugfest

The Meteors 10U travel baseball team captured the IBC Nations Summer Sugfest Championship Aug. 24-26 in Bradenton.

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The families of Josh Rogers and Brett Wagner were presented with the boys' East Manatee Bulldogs jerseys.
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  • August 30, 2012
Bulldogs dedicate field house to deceased teammates

The East Manatee Bulldogs dedicated their field house to Josh Rogers and Brett Wagner during a special dedication ceremony Aug. 25.

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  • August 29, 2012
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  • August 29, 2012
ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its season with a 25-12, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22 victory over Northside Christian School.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
Riverview swings past Cardinal Mooney

The Riverview High boys golf team defeated Cardinal Mooney Aug. 30 at The Founder's Club.

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