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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis will lead the Mustangs Sept. 9 for a non-district game at Riverview.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch junior Alex Brown performs a compulsory and an optional routine during each meet.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Alex Brown's passion springs to life

Lakewood Ranch High junior masters the trampoline.

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Former Lakewood Ranch and USF center Austin Reiter made the Washington Redskins’ 53-man roster Sept. 3. (courtesy)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

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Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2016
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Clark Dean, Zack Skypeck, Andrew Leroux and David Orner won a bronze medal in the Men's 4x at the Junior World Rowing Championships. (courtesy USRowing)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
Sarasota Crew members hit international waters

The Sarasota Crew sent seven athletes to compete at the World Rowing Championships Aug. 21-28, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession during last year's Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch senior offensive tackle Sam Jackson verbally committed to the University of Central Florida in July.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
Blind (side) faith

Mustang coaches, players believe their senior left tackle can handle all challenges.

  • East County
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Braden River’s Brittney Walters shot 51 to earn individual medalist honors for the Pirates during their 233-280 season-opening victory against Cardinal Mooney Aug. 25. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.01.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.01.16

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Braden River running back Raymond Thomas rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown in his return to the gridiron Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River running back snaps back to form in opener.

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The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Tampa Jesuit 39-3 in its season opener Aug. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2016
Tigers rush past Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team stumbled in its season opener Aug. 25.

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Annie Shaw contributed 16 assists, four aces and four digs in Cardinal Mooney's victory versus Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Volleyball Roundup: East County squads post victories

The Braden River and Cardinal Mooney volleyball teams both notched wins Aug. 23.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Mustang golfers swing past Manta Rays

Lakewood Ranch girls golf team posts second win of the season.

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Margo Schnapf led the Rams with 12 kills and five digs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Rams volleyball holds off rival Sailors

Riverview defeated Sarasota 3-0 in its home opener Aug. 24.

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Sarasota center Madison Pack plans to attend Columbia University.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pair of basketball players and a softball player announce college intentions.

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After riding the bench last season, Mike Welcer landed Riverview High's starting quarterback job for his senior season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Riverview quarterback puts team first

Rather than just being a backup quarterback last season, Mike Welcer changed positions to help benefit the team.

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