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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2013
ODA swings past St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy boys golf team defeated St. Stephen's 160-166 Oct. 1, at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Lady Thunder notches win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 25-13, 17-25, 25-18, 27-25 Oct. 1.

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The Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to beat Charlotte 26-23 in non-district action Sept. 27.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Sidelines 10.3.13

LWR set to tee off for Fall Golf Classic; Lady Cougars tame the Lady Thunder; LR Mustangs swing past Sarasota Sailors; Manatee hockey wins season opener

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Lakewood Ranch freshman Ande McDonald is averaging 6.2 digs per set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Stepping Up

Lakewood Ranch High junior Kelley Ainsworth and freshman Ande McDonald are adjusting to their new positions on the court.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2013
Mustangs finish fifth

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team finished fifth at the 23-team Crutchfield Hawkins Invitational Sept. 30 in Sebring.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2013
Mustangs hold on for victory

After scoring three touchdowns in the first half, the Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to beat Charlotte 26-23 in non-district action Sept. 27.

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Booker running back Marlon Mack carried the ball 19 times for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs. Booker

A pair of missed extra points proved costly for Braden River, as the host Pirates fell to Booker 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

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Booker High running back Marlon Mack rushed for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Tornadoes defense stands tall

The Booker High football team forced two turnovers and blocked an extra point attempt to hold on and beat Braden River 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

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The Cardinal Mooney football team is now 3-1 on the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss

The Cardinal Mooney football team suffered its first loss of the season after being shutout 43-0 by Tampa Catholic Sept. 27.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 19-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-10 in district action Sept. 24.

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Lakewood Ranch running back J.T. Fischer rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Time to Shine: Justin Fischer

After spending five years cheering for Braden River, running back Justin Fischer has found a new home this season on the Lakewood Ranch sidelines.

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PAL Raiders coaches Jeff Neuzil and Tim Weisman found themselves on opposing sidelines Sept. 20, when their sons Ryan Neuzil and Grant Weisman’s high school football teams squared off. Courtesy photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Reaching Out: Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil

East County's Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil have been coaching the PAL Raiders for the past seven years.

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Kelly and Charles Sun spent their 16th birthday Sept. 9 on the course at The Concession Golf Course practicing with the Lakewood Ranch High golf team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Dynamic Duo: Kelly and Charles Sun

Sixteen-year-old twins Kelly and Charles Sun have helped lead the Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team to a 57-1 record so far this season.

  • East County
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This week's Standout Player is Grace Casagrande
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
SIDELINES

Patterson scores two TDs in win; Mustangs boys golf finishes second; ODA volleyball tops St. Stephen's; ODA names new baseball coach

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
JUST THE STATS

80 - The number of yards Lakewood Ranch defensive back Craig Bain returned an interception for a touchdown during the Mustangs' 42-31 victory over Braden River Sept. 20.

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