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Sports

The Braden River Pirates celebrate their district win April 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2013
DISTRICT DOMINANCE: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams will compete in the regional quarterfinals April 24 and April 25, respectively, after capturing district titles this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2013
Cougar athletes ink scholarships

Six Cardinal Mooney High seniors signed national letters of intent to play at the next level during a signing ceremony April 17.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High senior Olivia Ortiz won the 3,200-meter run at the Class 3A-District 9 meet April 17 in Seffner. File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2013
East County athletes qualify for regional and state meets

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track team crowned eight individual champions at the Class 3A-District 9 meet April 17 in Seffner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
SIDELINES

Bees bring Senior Night to a halt; Mustangs to hold golf scramble

  • East County
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4 — The number of innings the Lakewood Ranch and Out-of-Door Academy baseball teams played before the game was called April 18 due to bees on an adjacent field.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2013
JUST THE STATS

43 - The number of teams scheduled to compete in the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Sweep Championships April 27 and April 28, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Talia Falco

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Talia Falco won a pair of district crowns at the Class 3A-District 9 meet April 17, in Seffner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2013
Summer adult kickball league registration upcoming

Manatee County Parks and Recreation recently announced the formation of its 2013 Summer Adult Co-Ed Kickball League.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2013
Mustangs to hold golf scramble

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team will host its Second Annual State Champions Scramble May 19, at the Royal Lakes Course of the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High softball team captured its fourth-consecutive district title with a 10-0 victory over Palmetto in the Class 6A-District 12 championship April 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Palmetto

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team blanked Palmetto 6-0 in the Class 6A-District 12 championship April 19 to capture its fourth-consecutive district title.

  • East County
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The Braden River High softball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 1-0 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Sarasota

The Braden River High softball team defeated Sarasota 1-0 in the Class 7A-District 12 championship April 18 to capture its second-consecutive district title.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 19, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Glow-Run-Wish

Adults 21 and older can illuminate the night at the Gold Coast Eagle Distributing inaugural Make-A-Wish Glow-Run-Wish 5K-ish Fun Beer Run.

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Senior Jessica Cadorette hit a single to leadoff the bottom of the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Venice

The Braden River High softball team defeated Venice 2-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals April 16. Senior Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out 15. With the win, the Lady Pirates will host Sarasota in tonight's district championship.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
Free summer camp kick-off party upcoming

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club will hold a free kids summer camp kick-off party April 20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
Riverview junior records third-place finish

Riverview High junior Kadi Pallastrone shot a 12-over par 79 to finished third in the Girls 15-18 Division of the College Prep Series at USF tournament April 6-7.

  • East County
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Leadoff hitter Amber Wimmer hit a triple in her first at bat.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Lakewood Ranch vs. Dixie Hollins

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Dixie Hollins 6-0 in the Class 6A-District 12 semifinals April 17. Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game, allowing one hit while striking out 13. With the win, Lakewood will host Palmetto in the district championship April 19.

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