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Sports

Lisa Hoffman is averaging 21.3 points per game in the last three games. File photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Sharp shooter

The Out-of-Door Academy senior forward Lisa Hoffman scored a career-high 33 points Nov. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maggie Feix was named the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs’ new softball coach.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Coaching change

Maggie Feix enjoys the competitive spirit of her new team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The Observer counts down the top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Sidelines

Twelve local skaters headed to nationals; Hockey tournament arrives in Ellenton this week; Rosedale to offer golf instruction for women; University Place cardio tennis registration open

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team goalkeeper Kevin Silva recorded six saves versus England.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike International Friendlies

East County soccer players and enthusiasts enjoyed watching some of the world's top talent battle for supremacy during the 2014 Nike International Friendlies, which began Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 2, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Raelyn Bastein
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
Moving on

Eighteen East County athletes signed national letters of intent last week to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior running back Carlos Crawford converted a 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
End of the road

The Braden River High football team's record-setting season came to a close with a 37-21 loss to East Lake in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 1994 Cardinal Mooney softball state championship team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney to induct athletes into hall of fame; Ward's double-double propels ODA to win; and more local sports news.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ellie Barker runs her first 5K with the support of her friends Lilly and Bethany Lynch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

More than 600 runners participated in the 16th annual Harvest Hustle 5K today.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River defenders Derek Hintze and Chase Balliette tackle Pinellas Park running back Marcelus Ware for no gain. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
One step forward

The Braden River High football team won its first home playoff game with a 44-28 victory over Pinellas Park in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 14. A date with Tarpon Springs is next.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
River Strand Golf and Country Club Director of Tennis Nate Griffin joined the club’s competitive tennis league in 2010. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The River Strand Golf and Country Club 10.0 tennis team will compete in the 2014 USTA League Mixed National Championships.

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