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Sports

Kadin Kerns says his father, assistant coach Greg Kerns, is his biggest role model.
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  • Michael Eng
  • September 15, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kadin Kerns

Braden River kicker Kadin Kerns was selected to IMG Madden Football Academy's All-Madden Team. He was one of only 27 players from across the country to earn the distinction.

  • East County
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  • September 15, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 09.16.10

The Lakewood Ranch High School swim team will host a Parents Night Out fundraiser from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 22, at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 3333 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

  • East County
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Javar Baity ran hard for the Pirates.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 11, 2010
Pirates struggle against Indians

Braden River High couldn't keep up with the nationally ranked Venice Indians in their second game of the season Sept. 10.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • September 10, 2010
Cougars steal thunder in ODA stadium opening

After leading for most of its inaugural game in Thunder Stadium, The Out-of-Door Academy lost 27-25 to Cardinal Mooney High School Sept. 10.

  • East County
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  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 10, 2010
Injuries plague Ranch

With star quarterback Reggie Lindsey sidelined for the next six weeks with a sprained wrist, the Mustangs looked to last week's hero, Jeren Kowalewski, to lead them to victory against Southeast. Kowalewski went down with a ribcage injury at the end of the first quarter, and with him went the game as Southeast blanked Lakewood 28-0. The loss evens the Mustangs record at 1-1.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2010
Eraclides assumes new role at ODA

With the departure of AJ Strong, junior Christos Eraclides switched from defensive back to running back to help fill the void in the backfield.

  • East County
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  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Taryn Laws

Lakewood Ranch High School finally was able to notch a win against East County rival Braden River Sept. 3, thanks in no small part to running back Taryn Laws' consistent and powerful legs.

  • East County
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  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 4, 2010
Mustangs stampede Braden River 21-7

Ranch ushers in new season with a decisive win over East County rival Braden River High.

  • East County
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  • By Lainee Jennings and Nicolle Zampella
  • September 4, 2010
Pirates can't overcome miscues in rivalry loss

Braden River experienced its first loss against rival Lakewood Ranch in its first game of the 2010 season.

  • East County
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  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 3, 2010
Mustangs, Pirates kick off 2010 season

Thousands of football fans flooded Lakewood Ranch High School for the kickoff of the 2010 regular season. The Mustangs earned their first win against East County rivals Braden River 21-7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 3, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rivalry Week

Braden River versus Lakewood Ranch, the East County's biggest gridiron rivalry, returns for round four at 7:30 p.m., tonight, at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Danny Walker

Danny Walker shot his lowest score in a tournament - a 68 - at the GSJGA Elite Tour held at The Oaks Country Club in Sarasota Aug. 19-20.

  • East County
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  • By Lainee Jennings
  • August 27, 2010
Pirates pummel Mooney Cougars

Braden River showed domination on both sides of the ball in its 34-14 win over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Kickoff Classic Aug. 27.

  • East County
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  • By Gene Venditti
  • August 27, 2010
Mustang D holds strong in preseason win

Despite last Friday's downpour, Lakewood Ranch's fans were in full force as the Mustangs kicked off their 2010 season with the annual Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
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  • By Lainee Jennings
  • August 25, 2010
Purvis pumped for Pirate prowess

With its third head coach in as many years, Braden River not only is familiar with change and adversity, but it also thrives on it.

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