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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2011
Mirabella powers Lady Pirates in shutout

Braden River High sophomore pitcher Courtney Mirabella allowed one hit while striking out 16, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Venice Feb. 16.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2011
Community Golf Scores 01.27.11 to 02.12.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2011
Pirates open season with shutout

The Braden River High baseball team opened its season with a 14-0 victory over Bayshore Feb. 15.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Marco Padilla scored the Mustangs' lone goal off an assist from Zach Reda.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch falls in regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team saw its historic season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to Cape Coral in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 12.

  • East County
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The Gulf Coast United Cheer All-Star cheerleading squad captured the Superior Award at the Official Florida Cheer and Dance Championships Feb. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
Gulf Coast Cheer squad competes in Tampa

The East County-based team is led by gym co-owners Felice Flammia and Terri Harrington.

  • East County
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Sarah Miller, with her parents Gene and Tina Miller and brothers: Moriah, Zachariah and Noah, will play for USF.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
Lakewood soccer stars ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Sarah Miller and Taylor Jo Salmon both signed letters-of-intent Feb. 9 to play college soccer.

  • East County
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Steven Ross finished with 10 points as the host Pirates won their first district title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Steven Ross

Braden River junior Steven Ross hit a game-tying three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation of the Class 4A-District 10 championship Feb. 11 to send the game into overtime.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Baldwin wins Greater Tampa Junior Golf Tournament

Lakewood Ranch High junior golfer Connor Baldwin sank a 25-foot birdie putt on the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the boys 16-18 Greater Tampa Junior Golf event Feb. 13 at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club in Tampa.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Little Leaguers gear up for Opening Day

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leagues will welcome the start of the spring season with Opening Day Ceremonies Feb. 19.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Mustangs send three to states

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished seventh at the Class 2A regional meet Feb. 11-12 at Charlotte High and had three wrestlers qualify for the state meet.

  • East County
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The Braden River High boys basketball team captured its first district title with a 38-37 overtime victory over Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Pirates win first district championship

The Braden River High boys basketball team captured its first district title in school history with a 38-37 victory over Lakewood Ranch in overtime of the Class 4A-District 10 championship tonight.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Lakewood tennis teams victorious in opening matches

The Lakewood Ranch High girls and boys tennis teams both opened their seasons with victories Feb. 8 and 9.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Lady Pirates open season with win

The Braden River High softball team opened its season with a 4-0 victory over DeSoto Feb. 8.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Pirates, Mustangs advance to district final

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams will face each other at 7 p.m., tonight in the Class 4A-District 10 championship.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Mustangs regional final postponed

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team's regional final at Cape Coral has been postponed until tomorrow night.

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