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Jordan Shields celebrates after scoring a run for the Reds Minors team. Photos courtesy of Julie McCray.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cal Ripken Baseball Opening Day

Dozens of youth baseball players hit the field for Cal Ripken Baseball's Opening Day for the 2012 fall season Sept. 15.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2012
Saint Stephen's tops ODA in district action

The Saint Stephen's volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 25-17, 20-25, 25-15 in a Class 3A-District 10 match Sept. 18.

  • East County
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Junior Ty McLeod hauled in a 14-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2012
Mustangs' D comes up big

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to defeat Bayshore 21-14 in overtime Friday, Sept. 14.

  • East County
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Eight-year-old Emery Muller won her age division of the Rockn’ Heartland Youth Triathlon Series, finishing the race in 18 minutes, 30 seconds.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2012
Sisters win top honors

Eight-year-old Emery Muller and her 6-year-old sister, Audrey, finished first in their respective age groups at the Rockn' Heartland Youth Triathlon Series Aug. 12, in Sebring.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alexis Cullen

Braden River High senior cross-country runner Alexis Cullen finished third in 21:37.62 to help lead the Lady Pirates to a third-place finish at the Bradenton Runner's Club Invitational Sept. 15.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Saint Stephen's hires tennis coaches

Saint Stephen's named Rebecca Walsh and James Flaniga as its new varsity girls and boys tennis coaches, respectively.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
EMB Mitey Mite team remains undefeated

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite team defeated the Manatee Mustangs 25-19 to remain undefeated.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Lakewood Ranch wins Tri-Meet

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team scored 292 points to defeat Saint Stephen's (146) and Bayshore (79) in a Tri-Meet Sept. 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Mustangs win streak comes to an end

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team's streak of 117 consecutive victories came to an end Sept. 15 at the Olympia Titan Invitational at Hammock Beach's Ocean Course in Palm Coast.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Lady Mustangs finish third at Mt. Dew Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 146 points to finish third at the Mt. Dew Invitational Sept. 15 at the University of Florida.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Lady Pirates run to third-place finish

The Braden River High girls cross country team scored 87 points to finish third at the Bradenton Runner's Club Invitational Sept. 15.

  • East County
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ODA sophomore Monica Costa digs the ball to a teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA volleyball vs. Bradenton Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its district season with a 25-8, 25-14, 29-27 victory over Bradenton Christian Sept. 13. Natalie Rodriguez finished with 15 kills and Natalie Buffett added 12 kills to lead the way for the Lady Thunder. Haley Preininger recorded 21 assists and 11 digs and Audra Pack had seven perfect passes and five aces.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch running back A'Shawn Angel scored from 5 yards out to propel the Mustangs to a 21-14 victory over Bayshore.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2012
Mustangs win in OT

After allowing a pair of touchdowns in less than a minute, the Lakewood Ranch High defense sacked Bayshore quarterback Wesley Jackson for a 12-yard loss on fourth down to preserve a 21-14 overtime victory over the Bruins tonight.

  • East County
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The scoreboard could get a workout in the Sarasota vs. North Port non-district matchup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 14

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Bayshore, Sarasota vs. North Port, and ODA at Moore Haven. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2012
Stoneybrook Stableford Sunday Golf season set to tee off

Stoneybrook will begin its second Stableford Sunday Golf season at 8 a.m. Sept. 16.

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