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New Pirate coach Curt Bradley turns 27 in June. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Pirates name new head coach

Leesburg High defensive coordinator Curt Bradley was named Braden River High's new head football coach May 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Comment: One loss won't mar Mustang season

I watched the Lakewood Ranch High softball team walk away from the National Training Center following its 4-0 loss to Pembroke Pines Charter in the Class 6A state semifinals together, I couldn't help but notice the dedication the Lady Mustangs showed not only for their sport but one another.

  • East County
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The Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch U16 boys soccer team, which comprises players from eight area high schools, will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four May 19-20, in Auburndale. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Boys charge into final four

Lakewood's Clearwater Chargers U16 boys team will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Athlete of the WeeK: Tyler Dauphinee

Lakewood Ranch High senior Tyler Dauphinee hit a three-run double in the bottom of the first inning propelling the Mustangs to a 4-1 victory over Winter Haven in the Class 6A -Region 3 finals May 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Thunder athletes ink college scholarships

Eight seniors from The Out-of-Door Academy recently signed national letters-of-intent to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2012
Mustang athletic teams to host garage sale

The Lakewood Ranch High athletic teams will hold an Athletics Wide Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 in the school's gymnasium, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
The effort is being spearheaded by Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2012
Golf tourney to raise funds for 9/11 memorial

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is leading efforts to establish a memorial for individuals lost in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brandon King, Justin Greenaway and Bryan Vanvranken celebrate after taking a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2012
Mustangs headed back to state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team is headed back to the state semifinals for the first time since 2003 when the Mustangs won the program's first state title.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2012
Pirates name new football coach

Braden River High School named Curt Bradley as its new football coach; Pirates athletic director Bob Bowling announced this afternoon.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 10, 2012
Athletic Edge trainees land in NFL

Fourteen athletes who trained at Athletic Edge Sports at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch were either drafted or signed as free agents in the 2012 NFL Draft.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 10, 2012
Lady Mustangs historic season ends in state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 4-0 loss to Pembroke Pines Charter in the Class 6A state semifinals May 9 in Clermont.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch left fielder Brandon King makes a diving catch to end the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2012
Mustangs pitch way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team earned a trip to the regional finals with a 6-4 victory over Tampa King in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals May 8.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Devin McDermott anchored the Lady Mustangs 4x800 relay to a first-place finish at the Class 3A state meet May 4, in Jacksonville.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2012
Lady Mustangs' Devin McDermott anchors in state title

Lakewood Ranch senior Devin McDermott anchored the Lady Mustangs 4x800 relay to a first-place finish at the Class 3A state meet May 4, in Jacksonville.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates after scoring the final run of its 10-0 victory over New Port Richey River Ridge to earn its first trip to the state semifinals. Photos by Brian Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2012
Lady Mustangs slide into states

The Lakewood Ranch softball team will make its first appearance in the state semifinals after defeating New Port Richey River Ridge 10-0.

  • East County
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Lakewood senior pitcher Seth McGarry, who suffered an elbow injury in the offseason, made his third start of the season, leading the Mustangs to a 8-1 victory.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2012
McGarry hurls Lakewood Ranch to regional semis

The Lakewood Ranch extended its season with a 8-1 victory over Tampa Sickles in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

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