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Sports

Braden River football coach Curt Bradley has guided the Pirates to a 13-0 mark and a state semifinal berth so far this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2015
Curt Bradley named Coach of the Year

Braden River football coach earns Class 7A coaching honors.

  • East County
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Braden River defensive back JoJo Louis and the rest of the Pirates defense held Plant City scoreless for the final three quarters. (courtesy Justin Kline)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2015
Pirates earn berth in state Final Four

The Braden River football team beat Plant City 17-7 in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 28.

  • East County
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Drew Drummond, Emery Perrin, Shannon Chan and Emily Freed represented the Sarasota Scullers at the Head of the Giblet regatta Nov. 21. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 11.26.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 11.26.15

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USF running back Marlon Mack
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Christian senior guard Brandon Bontrager is the only player on the boys basketball team with previous varsity experience.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2015
Last Man Standing

Sarasota Christian senior guard Brandon Bontrager is the only player remaining from last year’s Class 2A Final Four squad.

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Braden River senior Ryan Walker won the Class 3A state title in the 100-yard breaststroke Nov. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
The perfect time to improve

Pirates' first state swim champ looks toward higher goals.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Caitlyn Klein and Braden River's Joanne Gigliotti battle for possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
East County Sports Spotlight: 11.26.15

That's the ticket ...

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High cheerleading squad won its first competition of the season Nov. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

East County High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA sophomore Chase Maasdorp drives to the basket during the Thunder's season opener versus Sarasota Military Academy Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

YMCA swimmers no longer riding the Wave

  • East County
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ODA sophomore Chase Maasdorp drives to the basket in the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2015
Thunder roll in season opener

The ODA boys basketball team beat SMA 66-48 Nov. 16.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick and offensive lineman Alex Salguero celebrate following Fenwick's touchdown run in the second quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2015
Pirates continue historic run

The Braden River High football team will travel to Plant City for the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 27.

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Riverview junior Austin Katz won four gold medals at the Class 4A Swimming and Diving State Championships Nov. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.19.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.19.15

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Cardinal Mooney seniors Matt Garcia, Reagan Griffith and Taylor Garris all signed scholarships Nov. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2015
Area athletes ink college choices

Thirteen local athletes signed national letters-of-intent Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch seniors Kyra Klarkowski and Maddie Biggs both will play softball in college next year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Catcher steals spotlight, signs with Palm Beach Atlantic

  • East County
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With his younger brother Drew Bavaro by his side, Vito Bavaro, right, signed a national letter-of-intent Nov. 11 to play hockey for Sacred Heart University.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 11.19.15

East County High 5 Moments: 11.19.15

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