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Freshman Jared Snyder was eager to show off his lacrosse skills with the hopes of being recruited to participate in the Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 3d Blue Chip Lacrosse

Nearly 200 of the top middle and high school lacrosse players in the Northeast showed off their skills during the 3d Blue Chip national recruiting camp Nov. 25-27 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. During the camp, players in grades 8-12 participated in a series of intense skill training sessions followed by games. Following each regional camp, 120 of the area's best players will be invited to train in front of a panel of local, regional and national coaches with the goal of being invited to the Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp in June 2012. The 3d Blue Chip series will continue with the South region Dec. 9-11 at Premier.

  • East County
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Chucky Kongahakotuwage was one of the bowlers for the Titans Cricket Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Sarasota Six-A-Side Festival

Fifteen of the top cricket teams from across the world gathered together at Sarasota International Cricket Club for the 2011 Sarasota Six-A-Side Festival Nov. 24-27. During the festival, the teams are divided into groups and compete in a series of round robin games with the top two teams advancing to the finals to compete for the Festival Shield. In addition to the tournament, players also enjoyed parties, a gala dinner and a luncheon, among other activities.

  • East County
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Eight-year-old Jason Jessup, left, and James Crain, 7, race to double-team Kayla Cummings, 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: i9 Sports Super Saturday

Hundreds of East County children hit the fields for i9 Sports' Super Saturday Nov. 19. Children played in a variety of single elimination tournaments, including basketball, baseball, soccer and flag football, among others, to determine the champions in each age division. Players also enjoyed music, games, face painting and refreshments.

  • East County
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Four-year-old Isabel Neeb played every game of her first soccer season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Just for kicks

Hundreds of children hit the field for i9 Sports' Super Saturday event Nov. 19. Children participated in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, flag football, baseball and cheerleading.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood just short in upset attempt

The Mustangs nearly defeated the No. 2 team in the nation, falling to Seffner Armwood 35-31 in the final three minutes of a Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinal Nov. 18.

  • East County
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Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Comment: Olivia Ortiz deserving of state title

Three years ago, I walked into Lakewood Ranch High and met 'Spider Legs' for the first time. It's an interview I'll never forget.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's scores and standings for prep sports.

  • East County
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Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Hannah McCurry.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Hannah McCurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet this week's Athlete of the Week: Fabio Vasconcellos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Fabio Vasconcellos

Braden River High junior Fabio Vasconcellos scored five goals while leading the Pirates to an 8-1 victory over Port Charlotte Nov. 15. The Pirates forward has netted 10 goals and an assist through the first four games of the season. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch softball players Quillan Toler, Dana Hutchins and Amber Ozment all announced their college intentions Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Ranch athletes announce college choices

Six Lakewood Ranch High seniors either signed national letters-of-intent or verbally committed to play at the next level during a signing day ceremony Nov. 16, in the school's media center.

  • East County
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The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team won this year's tournament championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 21, 2011
Observer team wins tournament championship

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team defeated Bogey's to win the tournament championship Nov. 19.

  • East County
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The Meteors 9U travel baseball team went undefeated during the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 21, 2011
Meteors win Gulf Coast Championship

The Meteors 9U travel baseball team won the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20 at the Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex.

  • East County
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Logan Grace, 7, slides safely into second base as the throw sails over the head of the Rays second baseman.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Cal Ripken Little League Championship

Six Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour teams took to the field for the league's championship games Nov. 19. Champions were crowned in the Rookies, Minors and Majors divisions. The Cubs defeated Rays 12-2 to win the Rookies division title. The Phillies won the Minors division title with a 8-4 victory over the Red Sox while the Rays topped the Yankees 5-2 to capture the Majors division championship.

  • East County
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Olivia Ortiz won Lakewood Ranch's first cross country individual state championship Nov. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2011
Ortiz wins individual state title

Lakewood Ranch High junior and team captain Olivia Ortiz captured the Class 3A individual state cross country championship while leading the Lady Mustangs to a third-place finish at the Class 3A state championship Nov. 19 at Little Everglades Steeplechase Ranch in Dade City.

  • East County
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Running back McKenzie Hathaway scored Lakewood Ranch's go-ahead touchdown on a 15-yard run with 3:10 left in regulation.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2011
Mustangs nearly pull off upset

The Lakewood Ranch High football team scored 28 points in the second half and nearly pulled off an improbable upset of the No. 2 team in the nation before eventually falling to Seffner Armwood 35-31 in a Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinal tonight.

  • East County
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