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Booker senior receiver Joshua Burrows can be a threat on the outside for junior quarterback Jordan Johnson and the Tornadoes offense.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2023
Sarasota football teams prep for playoff runs

Three area teams qualified for the postseason, and two begin their journeys this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nicolas Bencomo had a strong junior season for Cardinal Mooney High boys golf.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2023
10 overlooked Sarasota athletes who posted big numbers and strong finishes

Team success or not, these athletes made the most of their 2023 seasons.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney junior Rosemary Selke.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rosemary Selke

The Cardinal Mooney High girls cross-country runner had a strong district meet finish.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2023
High school football roundup: Week 11

The FHSAA regular season comes to an end, while the SSAA played its playoff semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Isaiah Belt and DJ Johnson split carries for the Rams football team in 2023 — to great effect.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2023
Rams running game makes team a contender

Riverview High football has churned out 2,232 rushing yards through nine games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High and Sarasota Tsunami girls swimmer Natalia Strezenicky.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Natalia Strezenicky

The Sarasota High girls swimmer won the 500 yard freestyle at the team's Class 3A district meet Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High boys basketball senior Daniel Munn and the Sailors could have another big season in 2023-2024.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2023
Storylines to watch this winter high school sports season

Regular season games get underway in November, as soon as next week in some sports.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2023
High school football roundup: Week 10

Five area teams get key wins as the end of the FHSAA regular season approaches — and the SSAA playoffs begin.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High senior quarterback Johnny Squitieri threw for 245 yards and a touchdown against Southeast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2023
Sarasota High football wants to build on first win under new coach

The Sailors are 1-7 after a 25-6 win over Southeast High on Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Emma Weyant was named fifth-most popular swimmer in the U.S. by SwimOutlet.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota-area alumni excel in college sports fall season

These athletes are representing Sarasota well on a wide range of playing fields.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High junior Ben Skaggs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Skaggs

The Riverview High junior is having a breakout cross-country season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2023
High school football roundup: Week nine

Four area teams walked away from week nine with key wins — and four did not.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Rams' defense puts CAI running back Antwan Raymond on the ground.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2023
Riverview High football tries to move past emotional loss

The last-second 35-33 defeat against CAI was the latest in a string of tough games for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
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Jolie Pastorick said she practices golf in some form every day.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jolie Pastorick

The Cardinal Mooney High girls golf freshman finished second at the Donald Ross Memorial Invitational on Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Seychelle Webster (4) has been competing in SUP races since 2014, of both the sprint and distance variety.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 15, 2023
Stand-up paddler celebrates the sport at Benderson Park

Seychelle Webster, a Guinness World Record holder, won sprint and distance events at the 2023 ICF World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
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