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The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark in the second half of the Thunder’s 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 12

Tonight's games include Booker vs. LaBelle, ODA vs. Imagine School of Naples, and Riverview at Southeast.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Lady Pirates wrap up district season with win

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Charlotte 25-16, 25-17, 25-18 Oct. 11.

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  • October 12, 2012
Mustangs win Vinoy Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 5-under par 279 to win the 23-team Vinoy Classic Oct. 11 in St. Petersburg.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2012
Lady Thunder fall in district finale

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team fell to Saint Stephen's 3-0 in its final district match of the season Oct. 9.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2012
Braden River sweeps Palmetto

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Palmetto 25-12, 25-16, 25-20 Oct. 9.

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  • By Steve Whidden
  • October 11, 2012
GOLF TIPS: Set Your Own Par For More Fun

Too often when I play with amateurs their frustration level rises pretty quickly, as their score begins to climb over par.

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Senior Haley Preininger has been an integral part of ODA volleyball team’s success this season. Now she hopes to lead the Lady Thunder to its first district title since 2007.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
All Heart: Haley Preininger

The Out-of-Door Academy team-and-floor captain Haley Preininger has learned individual accolades only carry you so far. The senior setter hopes the Lady Thunder's newfound toughness will carry them to a district championship.

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Sophomore Eric Kahoun plays linebacker for the Mustangs. Photos by Brian Blanco.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
Mustangs rumble to district win

The Lakewood Ranch team improved to 2-0 in Class 6A-District 12 with a 41-34 victory over Tarpon Springs Oct. 5.

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Lakewood alumnus Ryan Kennedy led the Mustangs to a state championship when he was a senior. Courtesy photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
Ryan Kennedy: Welcome Home

Former Lakewood Ranch High shortstop Ryan Kennedy, who graduated in 2003, was named the Mustangs' new baseball coach Oct. 3.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
SIDELINES

RiverDawgs try to hit one out of the park; Mustangs finish as runners-up; Lakewood Ranch sweeps Sarasota; Bulldog football squads earn multiple victories

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Luke Miller

Fifteen-year-old Luke Miller shot a 69 to earn medalist honors and help Lakewood Ranch win the 19th annual Donald Ross Memorial Invitational Oct. 1, at Sara Bay Country Club.

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Sophomore linebacker Wanley Desir intercepted a Tarpon Springs pass and returned it 47 yards to set up the Mustangs third touchdown of the game.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch at Tarpon Springs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-34 in Class 6A-District 12 action Oct. 5.

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Wide receivers Wyatt McLeod and Cameron Pearcey congratulate Ty McLeod, No. 88, following his 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2012
Lakewood rumbles to second district win

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held off Tarpon Springs in the second half, defeating the Spongers 41-34 to earn its second district victory of the season.

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Sarasota opens its district season tonight at Venice. A win tonight and the Sailors would set themselves up to possibly clinch a spot in the playoffs with a victory over Braden River Oct. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 5

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch at Tarpon Springs, Braden River vs. Manatee, Sarasota at Venice and Riverview vs. Palm Harbor University.

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