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Riverview High boys basketball alumnus Brion Whitley is poised for a big 2019-2020 season at Murray State. Photo courtesy Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics.

Riverview High alumnus dishes on Murray State basketball and the NBA Draft

Brion Whitley believes potential top-three draft pick Ja Morant, a Murray State teammate, is worthy of the hype.

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports May 16, 2019

Riverview's Alexa Tarohocker will be a force in the 4A girls high jump next season.

Spring's under-appreciated athletes get a spotlight

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports May 16, 2019

Sarasota senior Robbie Peterson captured gold in the 4A boys triple jump.

Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet

A Riverview High athlete also took home a top-three finish.

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports May 9, 2019

Alec Frank.

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Frank

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks Jacksonville University and his favorite dessert.

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports May 9, 2019

Malachi Wideman.

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports May 9, 2019

Dabo Swinney celebrates Clemson's 2019 national championship with senior offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) and junior cornerback Trayvon Mullen (1). Photo courtesy David Platt/Clemson Athletics.

Dabo Swinney a dandy for the Dick Vitale Gala

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports May 8, 2019

Lakewood Ranch junior Ava Klein finished fourth in the 4A girls 300-meter hurdles (43.47).

Track and field championships: Day two

A Sailor finds gold; three other area athletes also medal.

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports May 4, 2019

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