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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2009
ODA Thunder silenced in regional final

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its historic dream season come to an end May 16 with a 4-0 loss to Cambridge Christian in the Class 1A regional finals.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2009
Pirates set sail under new coach

Braden River High offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ed Volz was named the Pirates' interim head coach April 30 after the resignation of Josh Hunter.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2009
Community Golf Scores 05.13.09 to 05.17.09

Area golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2009
Sarasota Scullers hosts summer rowing camp

Summer rowing camps will provide teens with the opportunity to learn a new sport, meet new friends and spend time outdoors while having fun, staying fit and becoming part of one of the Florida's growing team sports.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2009
Soccer Club announces tryouts

The Braden River Soccer Club will begin holding tryouts for all competitive boys and girls teams ages 8-18 at 6 p.m., May 26.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2009
Storms delay regional final

The second game of The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team's regional final versus Cambridge has been suspended until tomorrow.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2009
Two Braden River High seniors earn athletic scholarships

The Braden River High School Athletic Boosters recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to seniors Chris Garcia and Kayla Kerns.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Marco Rometo

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy runner Marco Rometo.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Pirates fall in Class 4A quarterfinal

The Braden River High baseball team saw its season come to an unexpected end in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal May 5.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Relay team runs into record books

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team set a new school record of 10:00.51 at the Class 3A state track and field championships May 8 in Winter Park.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Thunder edge past HEAT

ODA advanced to the regional finals for the first time in school history with an 8-7 victory over the Manatee HEAT in a Class 1A regional semifinal May 8.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Mustang golf squad names new head coach

After 11 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High girls golf coach Greg McGrew is stepping down. Wendi Golden was named the Lady Mustangs' new coach last week.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2009
Concession to offer golf lessons with Jonathan Yarwood

Jonathan Yarwood of the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy at The Concession Golf Club and Residences will begin teaching a wide range of lessons this spring and summer.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
Ranch's Pyne wins state title at No. 2 singles

After a disappointing finish in the Class 3A state tennis tournament last year, Lakewood Ranch High junior Katherine Pyne finally has something to smile about.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
River Club hosts summer golf league

River Club golf course recently announced the formulation of a new summer golf league. The non-committal league will be held Mondays at 5:30 p.m., June 7 through Aug. 24.

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