Sarasota football roundup: 10.19.18

By Ryan Kohn
| 11:27 p.m. October 19, 2018

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Cardinal Mooney High (8-0) defeated Avon Park High 48-35. Senior quarterback Geno Giardina threw four second-half touchdowns, three to junior Meko Mayes and one to sophomore Ty Nevels. The Cougars next enter a matchup of unbeaten teams when they host Clearwater Central Catholic (9-0) on Oct. 26.

Booker High (4-4) beat Lemon Bay High (1-7) 28-14. Senior defensive back Charles Ward had a pick six, and freshman Cleve Benson threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to senior Tony Register on the game's first offensive play. The Tornadoes next play at Southeast High (4-4) on Oct. 26.

Sarasota High (1-7) lost 49-6 to Venice High (7-1). Junior cornerback KJ Clayton snagged an interception in the loss, and junior quarterback Vincent Parisi found junior wideout Thomas Pack for a 75-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Sailors next host Lakewood Ranch High (0-8) on Oct. 26.

Riverview High (5-3) was on a bye this week. The Rams will play Riverview High (Hillsborough; 3-6) on Oct. 26.

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Ryan Kohn

Ryan Kohn is the sports editor for Sarasota and East County and a Missouri School of Journalism graduate. He was born and raised in Olney, Maryland. His biggest inspirations are Wright Thompson and Alex Ovechkin. His strongest belief is that mint chip ice cream is unbeatable.