Sports

Jen Blanco
January 4, 2011

Mustangs win Smoothie King Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team defeated Gulf High, Braden River and Pinellas Park to win the Smoothie King Classic Dec. 28-30 at Bradenton Christian.

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Jen Blanco
January 4, 2011

Mustangs win Bulldog Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team won first place at the Bulldog Duals Dec. 28-29 at Toombs County High in Georgia.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 4, 2011

Registration set for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball spring 2011 season will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 8, 15 and 22 and 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12 and 19 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 4, 2011

Buffalo Creek Little League Softball registration upcoming

Registration for the Buffalo Creek Little League Softball, formerly known as North River National Little League, spring season will be held from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 7 and 14 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Jan. 8 and 15 at the Buffalo Creek Sports Complex, 8100 69th St. E., Palmetto.

East County
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Jen Blanco
January 3, 2011

FC Sarasota U17 boys end 2010 with win

The FC Sarasota U17 boys soccer team added another championship title to their growing list of accolades, capturing the 33rd Sun Bowl Soccer Tournament Dec. 27-30.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
December 29, 2010

THE YEAR IN SPORTS: Time to Shine

From broken records to broken bones, 2010 proved to be one of the most inspiring in East County sports history.

East County
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Jen Blanco
December 22, 2010

Hassen returns to Pirates

Last January, Braden River midfielder Rachel Hassen suffered a concussion, which ended her season. Since her return, Hassen has helped lead the Pirates to a 5-2-3 record.

East County
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Jen Blanco
December 22, 2010

Competitive gymnast tumbles into new role

After tearing her ACL and meniscus as a Level 9 gymnast, Gabi Palmeri now is a member of the Lakewood Ranch cheerleading squad.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
December 22, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Trevon Young

Braden River forward and center Trevon Young scored 26 points and added 14 rebounds in the Pirates 93-64 win over Bradenton Christian Dec. 13.

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Jen Blanco
December 21, 2010

Mustangs blank Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Palmetto 1-0 Dec. 17.

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Jen Blanco
December 20, 2010

Nothing But Net

The Braden River High boys and girls basketball teams hit the court Dec. 17, taking on St. Pete Lakewood in key district matchups for both teams. The boys basketball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 41-34. Javar Baity led the way with 14 points while Trevon Young scored 12 and Tre Bryant added 11. The Lady Pirates fell to the Lady Spartans 60-35. Caitlyn Benedetto led the way for Braden River with 14 points and Alexis Stout added 1o points. The teams return to action Jan. 3-4, 2011 against Lakewood Ranch.