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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2013
Dream comes true for Cougar

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently gave Cardinal Mooney High graduate Mark Nordhausen, who played offensive and defensive line for the Cougars, an opportunity to play football. He will travel to the academy in mid-July.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2013
Custer Capital holds off Wildcat

Custer Capital defeated Wildcat 12-8 to win the Robert A. Uihlein Jr. Memorial Cup March 24.

  • East County
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Victor Garguan, Sam Bretz, Tommy Scarpiato and Nathan Marshal row in the Boys Varsity 4.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Invitational Regatta

The 2013 edition of the fourth Sarasota Invitational Regatta was held Saturday, March 23 at Nathan Benderson Park. In the inaugural year the regatta had more than 300 boat entries and 600 competitors registered, this year the regatta had more than 600 entries and more than 1,400 competitors. This was the first time the regatta took place at the new Regatta Island that is still under construction. Nathan Benderson Park is slated to become a premier 2,000-meter sprint course and regatta center by 2014.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2013
OSU Alumni Association golf outing upcoming

The Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Association will hold its 11th annual Golf Outing April 6, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2013
ODA girls improve to 9-0

The Out-of-Door Academy tennis team improved to 9-0 with victories over Shorecrest Prep and Admiral Faragut this week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2013
Crew wins gold in dual meet

The Sarasota Crew won 11 gold medals in a dual meet with Plant High School March 16, at Haney Park.

  • East County
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Payton Aaron couldn't contain his enthusiasm as he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Fulfilling lifelong dreams

More than 100 children and adults welcomed the start of the 2013 spring season during the Miracle League of Manasota's opening day.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kimmy Comito

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Kimmy Comito scored a school record nine goals for the second-consecutive game to lead the Lady Thunder to an 11-8 victory over St. Stephen's March 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Wildcat surges past Tito's

Wildcat defeated Tito's 9-5 to win the MGA Insurance Group Cup March 17.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
SIDELINES

Thunder walk off with win; Yan finishes second; GSJGA continues Winter Tournament Series

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4 — The number of first-place finishes Tre Gregory has posted so far this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
JUST THE STATS

4 - The number of goals Max Provost scored to lead The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team to an 8-6 victory over All Saints Academy March 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Payton Aaron couldn’t contain his enthusiasm has he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

More than 100 children and adults hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 16.

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  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney midfielder Rocky Cartaya brings the ball up the field during the Lady Cougars 11-2 victory over ODA March 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney Girls LAX

The Cardinal Mooney High girls lacrosse team improved to 7-0 with an 11-2 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy March 13.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
Mirabella strikes out 20

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella struck out 20 to lead the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Texas Ridge Point March 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Throughout his journey, coach Nels Matson will be carrying his companion, Diplo the Diplomatic Penguin, on his back.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
Mending Broken Hearts: Nels Matson

Lakewood Ranch High assistant wrestling coach Nels Matson will run 1,200 miles in 35 days to help fund open-heart surgeries for children in Cambodia.

  • East County
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