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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates its 3-0 victory over Tampa King in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lady Mustangs Moving On

The Class 6A-District 12 champion Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will play host to district 12 runner-up Seminole Osceola at 7 p.m. tomorrow night in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal match.

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The Lakewood Ranch High football team will play in a regional quarterfinal game Nov. 18 after finishing the season as the Class 6A-District 7 runner-up.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2011
Mustangs clinch playoff berth

The Lakewood Ranch High football team is headed back to the playoffs after defeating Seminole Osceola 35-28 in the Class 6A-District 7 finale for both teams.

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The Braden River High football team fell short of reaching the postseason with a 49-7 loss to Venice Nov. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2011
Indians dash Pirates playoff hopes

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

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Pat and Charlene Neal, of Neal Communities, present Gullett Principal Kathy Hayes and students with a check.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2011
Golf tourney raises funds for Gullett

A recent golf tournament raised more than $36,000 for the school.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf won the Class 2A state title Nov. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Mustangs win 2A state title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 621 to capture the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2 at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Lady Mustangs win regional semifinal

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2.

  • East County
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After winning its first district championship, the Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team hosted its first-ever regional tournament game Nov. 2. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Lakewood Ranch volleyball team makes history

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won the program's first district title with a 3-1 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-District 12 championship Oct. 27.

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Kaitlyn Yawn
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player: Kaitlyn Yawn

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Sophomore Chris Pearcey filled in at running back in the second half, finishing with with 33 yards on seven carries.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Flu bug bites Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Largo 42-22 Oct. 28, allowing the host Packers to capture the Class 6A-District 7 title.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
JUST THE STATS

3 The number of Super Bowls the PAL Raiders won Oct. 29.

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Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
COMMENT: Perfection carries several meanings

Seasons are defined by wins and losses; district, regional and state titles; and record-setting performances.

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Meet this week's athlete, Kyle Thoma.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kyle Thoma

Thirteen-year-old fullback Kyle Thoma hauled in two touchdown passes, rushed for an 80-yard touchdown, kicked three extra points and racked up more than 200 yards of total offense, leading the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team to 24-13 victory over the Palm Harbour Panthers in the opening round of the playoffs Oct. 29.

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Lakewood Ranch High's boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams all won county titles Oct. 29. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Lakewood Ranch wins championships

The Lakewood Ranch boys and girls varsity and JV teams were all victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

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Lakewood Ranch residents Rob Tucker and Janie Scott hope to bring a little fun to their new martial arts studio.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
New martial arts studio lands on Ranch Main St.

America's Best Martial Arts opened Oct. 26 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Sports Briefs

Midgets to play for conference honors

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