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East County | Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY BRLL Opening Day

Hundreds of Braden River Little Leaguers officially welcomed the start of the spring season with an afternoon of fun and games during the league's Opening Day Feb. 25. Players enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, a home run derby and a dunk tank, among other games and activities.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
Seven ODA students make baseball a lifelong love

Seven members of The-Out-of-Door Academy baseball team have been playing together since they were in Little League.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
Wave Runners make a splash

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent 35 swimmers to the YMCA Florida Swimming State Championships in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
COMMENT: Rowers impress at regatta

From the moment I first plunged off the high dive during one of my swim lessons until now, I've been drawn to the pool.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
Southeast High dips oars into competitive rowing

Southeast High School started its own rowing program at the beginning of the school year; Manatee High added the sport two months later.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Hillcroft notches overtime win in first Observer Cup

The Sarasota Polo Club completed the first of five 12-goal tournaments Feb. 26, with Hillcroft defeating M&I Wealth Management 11-10 in overtime in The Observer Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Zach Hoppe

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Zach Hoppe recorded 27 strikeouts and allowed just two walks in 11 innings of work this past week, improving his record to 2-0 on the season. Hoppe also is batting .333 through the first four games of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Miss Manatee Softball Opening Day

The Miss Manatee Softball League welcomed the start of the spring season with Opening Day Feb. 25. Players competed in their first games of the new season while also enjoyed refreshments, games and other activities.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children Race

East County residents rallied for education during the annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run fundraising race Feb. 26, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
Extra Innings to host Spring Break camp

Extra Innings will host an indoor comprehensive spring clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 12-16 at the facility, 717 Cattleman Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
SCORES: Elling pitches no-hitter

Lakewood Ranch High senior Huntyre Elling pitched a no-hitter, striking out 14 and walking two while leading the Lady Mustangs to a 5-0 victory over Riverview Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
SCORES: Pirates notch pair of victories

The Braden River High baseball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch and Southeast Feb. 21 and 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of middle and high school and master rowers from across the country hit the water for the 2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 25-26 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Rowers competed in a plethora of races, including singles, doubles, quads, eight-person and novice. For complete regatta results visit www.sarasotainvitational.com.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2012
Community Sports

Read this week's community sports scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Cal Ripken Little League Opening Day

Dozens of Little Leaguers hit the field for Cal Ripken Little League's Opening Day Feb. 26. Players, ranging in age from T-ball to Majors, competed throughout the day.

  • East County
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