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East County | Sports

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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 23, 2025
Lakewood Ranch freshman tennis player faces a fork in the road

Ariana Perez must decide if high school tennis is the best path for her future.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 23, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Rhys Klein

The Braden River senior threw six shutout innings in a pivotal district win.

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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 19, 2025
Shipley wins 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic in five-hole playoff

The 2024 Masters and U.S. Open Low Amateur notched his first pro win in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 19, 2025
Leaderboard tightens headed into final round of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Twenty-six players are within five strokes of the lead with one round to play at Lakewood National.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 18, 2025
Leaderboard tightens on cut day at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Jose Fernandez Valdes and Michael Johnson are tied for the lead at 12-under-par.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 17, 2025
Low scores dominate in first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Jorge Fernandez Valdez leads the Korn Ferry Tour event with a 61.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High runners' rivalry fuels success

Derek Robinson and Jonathan Leatt push each other to faster times.

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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 16, 2025
The Out-of-Door Academy honors its first Hall of Fame class

Former Athletic Director Shelley Stone helped lead ODA to early success in sports.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 16, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Anthony Dela Cruz

The Braden River senior placed in traditional and olympic lifts at the 2A state championships.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 9, 2025
A golf fan's guide to watching the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood National offers some challenging shots to Korn Ferry players.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 8, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Savannah Adams

Lakewood Ranch senior placed first in two track events at the Wally Keller Invite.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch softball team chases a return to its glory days

The Mustangs struggled after losing Coach T.J. Goelz but are showing signs of contending again.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 2, 2025
LECOM Suncoast Classic wins have led to mixed PGA Tour results

Byeong Hun An, the 2022 winner, has earned $19,967,667 competing on the PGA Tour.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 1, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Toscano

Lakewood Ranch freshman has led Mustangs to a four-game win streak.

  • East County
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse players have a secret weapon

The Mustangs are hunting for their first regional playoff appearance.

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