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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2009
Thunder win season opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated The First Academy 37-7 tonight.

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  • September 3, 2009
Youth volleyball tournament benefits Haiti

Young Life East Manatee will host a Spike for Haiti Volleyball Tournament from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sept. 7 at Christ Presbyterian Church.

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  • September 2, 2009
SMACK TALK: Braden River vs. Lakewood

Click here to leave your comments on Friday night's rivalry showdown between Braden River and Lakewood Ranch. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. at Braden River.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
PERFECT PAIR

East County resident Greg Simony and partner Nadia McKinnon have competed in several triathlons this year as teammates.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Indians top Lady Pirates

The Braden River High volleyball team fell to Venice in three straight sets Sept. 1.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Runners lace up for new year

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will open their 2009 seasons with the Canes Classic Sept. 7, while ODA will compete in the New Balance Jamboree Sept. 12.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Prep teams tee off for 2009 season

The Braden River boys and girls golf teams began their seasons Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Lakewood Ranch will begin its season Sept. 8, and ODA will begin its season Sept. 10.

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  • September 2, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Regina Aluise

The Observer spotlights Braden River High's Regina Aluise.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Pirate Pounding

After a 29-13 victory over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 28, Braden River High will open its 2009 regular season at home Friday night against rival Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2009
Sailors rally in second half to defeat Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Sarasota High 34-23 in its annual Preseason Kickoff Classic.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2009
Thunder roll in Kickoff Classic

The Out-of-Door Academy football defeated Clearwater Calvary Christian 35-21.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2009
First Tee announces fall programs

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee is now enrolling for its fall after school, Saturday morning and home-school student programs.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

Senior setter Regina Aluise had 18 set assists, four kills and 10 service points to lead the Braden River High volleyball team past Riverview tonight.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
Ranch alum selected for Athlon spirit competition

The Web-based competition features more than 30 cheerleaders and dancers from throughout the country.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Mustangs top Lady Thunder

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy in the Cardinal Mooney Preseason Classic Aug. 26.

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