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Sports

Amad Brayboy, Chase Maasdorp and Kolbe Ward rely on each other on and off the court as teammates and best friends. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
Basketball diaries

Kolbe Ward's return to the Out-of-Door Academy in August meant reuniting three friends whose close connection translates to clear communication on the court.

  • East County
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Talia Falco gets ready to shoot the ball into North Port's goal Jan. 14. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano and Jason Clary
  • January 20, 2015
Lakewood Ranch focuses on quarterfinal match

The Lakewood Ranch Lady Mustangs may have missed out on collecting its sixth-straight Class 4A-District 11 championship after losing to Venice Jan. 16, but the team still has a chance to show their skills when they play Naples Gulf Coast in Naples Thursday in the regional quarterfinals.

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Carly Mitchell watches the ball before moving down the field.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 14, 2015
Mustangs defeat Bobcats to continue in districts

In their first district game of the season, the Lakewood Ranch Lady Mustangs defeated the North Port Bobcats, 2-0, Jan. 14. The 4A-11 semifinal win advances Lakewood Ranch to its second district game, Jan. 16, at home against Venice High School.

  • East County
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Sophomore Brion Whitley fends off Logan Long and Aiden Crume of Southwest Florida Christian Academy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Southwest Florida Christian Academy vs. Sarasota Christian School

Sarasota Christian School walks away with a 60 to 43 win against Southwest Florida Christian Academy. Tuesday's conference game win keeps SCS undefeated in their district.

  • East County
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The Wildcat team defeated Tito's in overtime Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club, during the final of the first 8-goal match in January, presented by Wesco Turf. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Wildcat team gallops toward overtime victory

Tito's played Wildcat in the final of the first January 8-goal match, presented by Wesco Turf, Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Sophia Falco has loved soccer since she was 5 years old. This week she's leading the Lady Mustangs toward districts. Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 13, 2015
Sophomore helps lead Mustangs toward districts

A member of a soccer-playing family, Sophia Falco is comfortable as a leading Mustangs' scorer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aleah Robinson dribbles the ball down the court.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2015
Lady Pirates fall to Lady Mustangs in conference game

Lakewood Ranch High School girl's basketball team defeated Braden River High 55-10, Jan. 8, in a conference matchup between the East County rivals.

  • East County
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Braden River's Ahmad Dunbar, Cardinal Mooney’s Demardre Patterson and ODA's Josh Lerner race to the finish line in the 100-meter dash at The Out-of-Door Academy Invite March 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 29, 2014
2014: Year in sports

Building off of last year's successes, which included state championships, perfect records and remarkable comebacks, East County athletes made headlines in 2014, putting together yet another eventful and successful year filled with historic moments and monumental milestones.

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The Braden River football team outscored its opponents 392-149 en route to a 10-1 record in 2014.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 29, 2014
Sports: Top teams of 2014

The Observer names the top sports teams of 2014.

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Braden River senior running back Carlos Crawford scored a touchdown in the Pirates’ 21-6 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 29, 2014
Sports: Top moments of 2014

The Observer recaps the top sports moments of 2014.

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Jake Dube has won two district championships and a regional championship over the past three seasons.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2014
Central focus

Lakewood Ranch High senior Jake Dube switched positions from right midfield to center midfield for the first time this year and is playing productively.

  • East County
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Local tennis professionals from Manatee and Sarasota Counties offer free skill clinics to players at the end of the season. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2014
Friendly competition

The Suncoast Tennis League welcomes approximately 1,800 players in five divisions from 30 clubs across Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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Susan Artemik submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 16, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch forward Cameron Darby spent his freshman year sweeping floors before practice and keeping stats. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2014
Developing his game

Lakewood Ranch senior forward Cameron Darby spent a year as a student assistant for the Mustangs after getting cut his freshman year.

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