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Sports

The East County Observer and Bogey's Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient's article will be featured on the restaurant's wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Keyon Fordham

Eleven-year-old running back Keyon Fordham scored four touchdowns, including a 60-yard kickoff return, and racked up 200 yards on the ground in the first half, leading the East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Pee Wee team to a 33-0 victory over the Fishhawk Wolfpack in its season opener Aug. 27.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for tournament play

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips for preparing for tournament play.

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Lakewood Ranch's Michelle Last, Ashley Platt, Olivia Ortiz, Devin McDermott and Kristin Zarrella all posted Top 5 finishes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2011
Lady Mustangs dominate Canes Classic

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz finished first overall at the 19th Annual Canes Classic 5K Sept. 5 at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donovan Ingley helped lead Gainesville Soccer Alliance to a 5-0 victory over the North Fort Myers Knights in the first game of the tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase

Thousands of youth soccer players put their skills to the test during the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. More than 300 boys and girls teams, ranging in age from U9-U18, from across the state participated in the annual event, which was hosted by the Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior running back McKenzie Hathaway rushed for two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2011
Mustangs gallop past Pirates

Behind the strength of its offensive line and the legs of McKenzie Hathaway and Andre Christiano, Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 28-18, marking the Mustangs second-consecutive win in the rivalry series.

  • East County
  • Sports
A third-quarter downpour couldn't stop the Thunder's potent rushing attack.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. St Petersburg Catholic

A late-game downpour couldn't drown out the Thunder's pursuit for greatness on the gridiron as ODA opened its season Sept. 2 against St. Petersburg Catholic. The Thunder handled the Barons 35-21.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Stoneybrook to participate in Patriot Golf Day

Stoneybrook Golf Club at Heritage Harbor is one of several thousand golf courses across the country participating in the 2011 Patriot Golf Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Premier expects 20,000 for cup

The Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club will host the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Braden River quarterback Steven Ross connected with his brother, wideout Justin Ross, for the Pirates’ first score in the Kickoff Classic Aug. 26 against Booker. Photos by Jen and Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Braden River Pirates set sail

The Braden River Pirates held the Booker Tornadoes to one touchdown to secure a 17-6 victory in their Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alex Runde
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Alex Runde

Seventeen-year-old Alex Runde was selected to play with the Philadelphia Phantoms, an adult club lacrosse team, during the Allan Cup Indoor Lacrosse Festival Aug. 20, in Hatfield, Pa.

  • East County
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The Florida Alliance Soccer League finished second at the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2011
East County youth soccer players compete in England

Thirteen-year-olds Liam Bramley and Christian Womeldorph competed in the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2011
Manasota Lacrosse League gears up for fall season

The Manasota Lacrosse League will open its 5th annual Fall Ball fall lacrosse league Sept. 18 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2011
Bulldogs top Wolfpack

Five of the East Manatee Bulldogs' six teams defeated the Fishhawk Wolfpack to open the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Jeff Casseus rallies his teammates before the start of Braden River's Preseason Kickoff Classic at Booker Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2011
Pirates sail past Tornadoes

The Braden River High football team defeated Booker High 17-6 in its annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
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Ryan Agabani, a senior, plays on both sides of the ball.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Berkeley Prep

The Out-of-Door Academy Thunder kicked off its 2011 campaign with its preseason contest against Berkeley Prep Aug. 26 at Thunder Stadium. The Bucs handled the Thunder 41-6. For more, see next week's East County Observer.

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