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  • September 28, 2010
Lady Mustangs win North Port meet

The Lakewood Ranch High School girls cross country team took first place out of 15 schools at the North Port Invitational Sept. 25.

  • East County
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Brian Williams and Rich Lutley enjoyed the day on the golf course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2010
Gullett families spend day on the green

Families from Gullett Elementary School headed to the University Park Country Club Sept. 25 for the school's annual Neal Communities Golf Challenge. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of golf before a buffet-style dinner and silent auction.

  • East County
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The Mustang offense was impressive against Ida Baker.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 24, 2010
Mustangs cruise to road win in Cape Coral

Under the leadership of safety-turned-quarterback Zack Larson, Lakewood Ranch High School continued its winning ways with a 35-14 victory over Ida Baker in Cape Coral Sept. 24. The victory puts the Mustangs at 3-1 on the season.

  • East County
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Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
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Jimmy Donnellan played hard for the Thunder.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 24, 2010
ODA bests St. John Neumann 19-8

With its namesake rumbling off in the distance, The Out-of-Door Academy corrected its first-half mistakes to defeat St. John Neumann (Naples) 19-8 Sept. 24 in Thunder Stadium. The Thunder clawed back from an 8-0 halftime deficit and kept the Celtics scoreless in the second half.

  • East County
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Thirteen children were recognized for their achievements at a special event Thursday.
  • By Miranda Oswald
  • September 24, 2010
East County youths win at worlds

Four East County youth took home world martial arts titles last weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
Varsity cheerleader and Miss Lakewood Ranch Jessica Sthreshley said the squad will adapt to the change.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 22, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 09.23.10

The Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour kicked off its fall season with opening day play Sept. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Holly Neuhaus is the captain of the Lady Pirates swim team.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 22, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Holly Neuhaus

Braden River High School girls swim coach Abby Williams describes team captain Holly Neuhaus as a great leader and role model.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2010
Lady Mustangs place second at Mountain Dew Invitational

Out of 276 varsity girls runners, the Lady Mustangs had four top-20 finishes.

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Danny Walker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2010
Lakewood golf team wins Bulldog Invitational

Freshman Danny Walker shot 2-under-par-70.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Pirates played a tough contest in their home-opener.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 18, 2010
Sarasota sails past Pirates

Braden River falls to 0-3 on the season against the Sarasota Sailors and former coach Ed Volz.

  • East County
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Lennie Twenty and the rest of the Mustangs played hard in front of their home crowd. Photos by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 17, 2010
BACK ON TRACK

Moves by coach Shawn Trent pay off as Lakewood downs East Lee 34-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA's stingy defense allowed only six points Friday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
ODA pounds Naples First Academy

The Out-of-Door Academy evened its record to 1-1 with a 33-6 beat down of Naples First Academy Sept. 17.

  • East County
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Corky Cavanaugh
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Super Bowl predictions

The East County Observer caught up with some professional football fans at Bogey's Restaurant & Sports Pub to see who they thought would win this year's Super Bowl.

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