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Sarasota | Sports

Brandon Bontrager was one of four Sarasota Christian players who scored in double figures Jan. 28.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview junior forward Brion Whitley led all scorers with 34 points.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2016
Rams cruise into district final

The Riverview High boys basketball team beat Tampa Riverview 78-55 Feb. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA junior guard Kolbie Ward puts up a shot in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 2, 2016
Thunder rolls in district semifinal

The ODA boys basketball team will face Moore Haven in the Class 3A-District 9 semifinals Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian senior Andrea Wittmer helped lead the Blazers to their fifth straight district title Jan. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2016
Blazers repeat as district champions

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team won the Class 2A-District 9 title Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior Etienne Behan is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2016
Captain maintains central focus

Riverview senior defender Etienne Behan scored the Rams’ lone goal in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High senior point guard DJ Bryant spends countless hours in the gym as a benefit not only to himself but to the team as well.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview point guard D.J. Bryant holds himself accountable

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian senior McKenzie Lantz scored 30 points in the Lady Blazers 56-48 overtime victory versus Florida Baptist Academy of Naples Jan. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.28.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.28.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota senior pitcher Brittany Bendel will lead the Lady Sailors against rival Riverview Feb. 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top events in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota freshman forward Kate Meyer is one of five underclassmen returning next season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2016
Sailors season ends in semifinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team lost to Palmetto 44-27 Jan. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Basketball Shooting is one of the events offered at the Gulf Coast Senior Games, which are open to residents, ages 50 and up.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2016
Registration underway for Senior Games

The 27th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games, which will be held Feb. 13 through Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian sophomore Alyssa Schrag looks to help lead the Lady Blazers to a district championship Jan. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2016
Sarasota Christian girls edge past Bradenton Christian in semifinal

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team will play for the district title Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive district championship Jan. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2016
Mustangs win fourth straight title

The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team came from behind to beat Riverview 2-1 in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ed Smith Stadium, which was built in 1989, was named the 2015 Field of the Year for professional baseball. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 21, 2016
Ed Smith Stadium named Field of the Year

Over the past six years, 640,000 fans have enjoyed Orioles baseball at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 21, 2016
Wave Volleyball gears up for winter

Wave Volleyball Alliance will hold a six-week winter league, beginning Jan. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
DeQuandra Hill will be honored during Sarasota High's Senior Night Jan. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 21, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top sports happenings this week in Sarasota sports.

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