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Lakewood Ranch alumna Huntyre Elling pitches for Indian River State College.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2014
Former Lady Mustang named to national team

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Huntyre Elling, who pitches for Indian River State College, was recently named to the National Juco Collegiate Athletic Association softball national team.

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The Lakewood Ranch Little League 10/11 All-Stars went undefeated in the Section 4 tournament.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2014
LRLL wins sectional title

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 10/11 All-Stars captured the Section 4 championship July 11 and July 12, in Brandon.

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The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star team has won 17 straight games since forming seven weeks ago.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 14, 2014
Manatee Cal Ripken All-Stars win state crown

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star team defeated North Brandon 12-2 to win the Cal Ripken Florida State Championship July 13.

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Courtesy photo Connor Rice, Stephen Markowski and Hayden Coakley all play for the Monsters Lacrosse Academy's U11 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 9, 2014
National spotlight

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players were selected for LB3 National Teams.

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Parke Phillips
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
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Florida Burn Pennant 16U players earn honors; Chargers to hold supplemental tryout; Ranch grapplers compete in duals; BRLL wins sectional tournament

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  • July 9, 2014
Community Golf

The latest community golf scores from Rosedale, River Club and more.

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Right-hander George Davis got the call on the mound for the Lakewood Ranch Majors All-Stars in their tournament opener versus Buffalo Creek.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL and LRLL All-Stars

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars hit the field for their District 26 tournament June 23 through July 2. Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 14-4 to win the 10/11 title. The Braden River Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 15-5 to win the championship. Buffalo Creek held off Lakewood Ranch 11-4 to win the Majors division.

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Courtesy photos The Tampa Bay Hurling Club captured its second trophy after winning the 2014 Peach Cup Tournament June 7, in Atlanta.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2014
Luck of the Irish

The Tampa Bay Hurling Club practices every Wednesday evening at the soccer fields behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

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Photos by Jen Blanco Seven-year-old Ian Keck couldn’t wait to jump into the pool and practice his strokes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2014
Splish Splash

The School of Fish recently launched a preparatory, competitive team swimming program for 5- and 6-year-olds.

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  • July 2, 2014
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All-Stars win district crown; LWR Marauders to host tryouts; Eight-year-old records first hole-in-one

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  • July 2, 2014
Community Golf

Read up on the latest community golf scores from Rosedale, River Club and more.

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Courtesy photo Sarasota resident Marcus Liberty spent four years playing in the NBA.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2014
Finding an Edge

Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his first clinic.

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Hadley
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Brenden Hadley

Lakewood Ranch High senior wide receiver Brenden Hadley was named the offensive MVP of the Adidas Blue-Grey Super Combine June 15, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

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Alana Kutt
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2014
Sidelines

Local golfer wins championship; Rosedale to hold junior golf camps; Ancient Oak to hold Ole Glory shoot; GSJGA hosts summer event

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Ten-year-old Ryan Sforzo helped lead his team into the championship game June 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd Annual Rippin at the Ranch

LB3 Lacrosse and the Monsters Lacrosse Academy hosted their 2nd Annual Rippin at the Ranch Tournament June 21 and 22, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Dozens of teams, ranging from U9 to high school participated in this year's tournament. The LB3 Monsters U9, U15 and high school B teams all were crowned tournament champions while the U11A and U13A teams both advanced to the championship game.

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