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Sophomore James Boldin hit a double in his first at bat.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2016
Tornadoes blow past Thunder

The Booker baseball team beat ODA 14-4 March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Connor Nicholson looks for an open teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2016
JV Cougars win big

The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team scored 15 goals March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's Samauri Bane finished fifth in the long jump.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2016
Athletes shine on the track

Local teams hit the track for the Booker Invitational March 4.

  • Sarasota
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ODA freshman Christian Wheeler scored five goals versus Admiral Farragut March 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
ODA lax posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team beat Admiral Farragut 17-0 March 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
In defeat, Rams maintain positive outlook

The Riverview boys basketball team fell short in the Class 8A state championships, but the runner-up Rams still completed the best season in school history.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Christian seniors Anikka Jensen and Cheyenne Miller both signed scholarships Feb. 24 to play volleyball for Pasco-Hernando State College. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Best friends set to take the volleyball court together once more

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney junior forward Alex Turner was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Rowing Club's Mixed Masters 8+ boat heads toward the starting line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2016
Crews welcome 2016 season

Sixty-five clubs from across the nation participated in the Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview junior Brion Whitley goes up for a shot in the first half of the Class 8A state championship versus Coral Springs Feb. 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2016
Rams fall in title game

The Riverview boys basketball team finished the season as the Class 8A state runner-up.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior Spencer Stevens earned the win on the mound for the Cougars.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Cougars edge past Mustangs

The Cardinal Mooney baseball team topped Lakewood Ranch 1-0 Feb. 25.

  • East County
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Fans are greeted by a baseball bat chandelier when they walk through the doors of Ed Smith Stadium. The flags are representative of the Orioles championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Orioles ready to play ball

Groundskeeping crews at Ed Smith Stadium have been actively preparing for Spring Training for the past three months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cheyenne Miller pitched a complete game to lead Sarasota Christian to an 8-2 victory versus Seffner Christian Feb. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.25.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.25.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview's Dusty Hibbs races across the field with the ball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A new group of Riverview athletes now calls the Ram Bowl home.

  • Sarasota
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After telling coach BJ Ivey four years ago that he wanted to get to the Final Four, Riverview senior D.J. Bryant will lead the Rams in the state semifinals Feb. 26 (photo courtesy Tim Britt)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2016
Family focus drives Rams into Final Four

After pulling out a victory in the regional finals, the Riverview boys basketball team is headed to Lakeland to play for a slot in the state finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA senior Parke Phillips hit three home runs, including two grand slams, the first week of the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview sweeps Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors for Class 8A

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