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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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By Gene Venditti
August 25, 2010

O-line anchors 2010 Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch Coach Shawn Trent said the offensive line will determine the Mustangs' level of success this season.

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Pam Eubanks
August 25, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carly Mitchell

Haile Middle School student Carly Mitchell broke her ankle in May playing soccer. But just two weeks after rejoining practices, Mitchell, 13, and her teammates made it to the quarterfinals in the Challenge Sports 3v3 Nationals July 30 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Michael Eng
August 18, 2010

Thunder ignores echoes, focuses on future

One season ago, The Out-of-Door Academy, on the legs of running back AJ Strong,Â cruised to within spitting distance of a state title. Despite losing Strong to graduation, coach Brett Timmons has every reason to believe greatness is again within ODA's reach.

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Pam Eubanks
August 18, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dallas Troyer

After a summer of stock-car racing, 13-year-old Dallas Troyer has the most wins of any racer in the Magic 4s class at the Desoto Super Speedway.

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Jen Blanco
August 11, 2010

ODA welcomes athletic director

Noel Beaulieu took over as ODA's athletic director July 1, replacing Jason Peters, who moved to Memphis, Tenn.

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Michael Eng
August 11, 2010

Lifter preps for Olympic run

Weightlifter Andrew Sweeney, a 2002 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, recently set the Florida state record in the snatch.

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Michael Eng
August 11, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gail Zinn

Rosedale resident Gail Zinn used her 5-wood to ace the 129-yard No. 7 hole at Rosedale Golf and Country Club Aug. 1.

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Observer Staff
August 9, 2010

Community Golf Scores 07.14.10 to 08.07.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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Jen Blanco
August 4, 2010

FC Sarasota makes waves at Surf Cup

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team posted a 1-1-1 record at the 30th annual Surf Cup July 31 through Aug. 2 in San Diego.

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Jen Blanco
August 4, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shannon McCarthy

Fifteen-year-old Shannon McCarthy set personal bests in five of six events at the Florida Senior Championships July 22-25 at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota.

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Jen Blanco
August 4, 2010

Southeast Seminole qualifies for AAU nationals

Anthony Lanzi finished third in shot put at the AAU Club Championships in Orlando.

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