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Sarasota | Sports

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Suncoast Tennis League sets team record

Eleven teams were added to the Suncoast Tennis League this season, leading to a record 147 teams from 30 clubs in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
District Volleyball Roundup

Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, ODA, Sarasota and Sarasota Christian all advanced to Thursday's district championship games.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney freshman Madison McNally goes up for a kill during the Cougars district semifinal match versus Bradenton Christian.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The top-seeded Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team defeated No. 4 seed Bradenton Christian 3-0 in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Oct. 22. The Cougars will now advance to Thursday's district championship versus ODA.

  • Sarasota
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Demardre Patterson
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Cardinal Mooney High School senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cougars Oct. 18 to a 62-0 Class 3A-District 6 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota junior Jordan Brooks finished with eight kills in the Sailors 3-1 victory over Braden River Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The Sarasota High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 in a Class 7A-District 10 semifinal match Oct. 22. The Sailors will play Lakewood Ranch for the district title Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
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The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with its 62-0 victory over ODA Oct. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2013
Cougars bound for the postseason

The Cardinal Mooney football team clinched its first playoff berth since 2008 with a 62-0 victory over Class 3A-District 6 rival The Out-of-Door Academy Oct. 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

The Baltimore Orioles recently announced their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Feb. 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
New Balance announces 5K run series

New Balance recently announced its new 5K run series, which kicks off Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • News
With his parents Monica and Joe Sweeney looking on, Kevin, 12, began his third season playing TOPSoccer at the end of September with his older brother Tom, 14, serving as his buddy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
Just for Kicks

Twelve-year-old Kevin Sweeney began playing soccer for the Braden River Soccer Club's TOPSoccer program last fall.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2013
ODA falls to Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door academy volleyball team fell to Northside Christian 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 25-15 in non-district action Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview sophomore Mikaela Braune receives high fives from her teammates before the start of the Lady Rams non-district match versus ODA Oct. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High volleyball vs. ODA

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 3-0 on Senior Night Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney improved to 4-1 with a 14-12 victory over St. Pete Catholic Oct. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2013
Cougars win on the road

The Cardinal Mooney High football team rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 14-12 victory over St. Pete Catholic Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA Head of Upper School Noel Dougherty crowns Homecoming Queen Emma Holland and Homecoming King Quinton Fitzgerald during halftime.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

The Out-of-Door Academy held its Homecoming game tonight versus the Community School of Naples. Seniors Quinton Fitzgerald and Emma Holland were crowned this year's Homecoming King and Queen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA sophomore running back Chris Poole carries the ball on the Thunder’s opening possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Football vs. Community School of Naples

The Out-of-Door Academy football team fell to the Community School of Naples 49-0 in its Homecoming game tonight.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Lady Thunder sweep Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-19, 25-14, 25-20 Oct. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
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