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Sarasota | Sports

High school football roundup: Week one. (File photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2022
High school football roundup: Week one

Cardinal Mooney High and Booker High played a tight game while other area schools were involved in blowouts.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2022
Cardinal Mooney football wins defensive slugfest against Booker

The Cougars took an early 10-0 lead on the Tornadoes and held on to win 10-9 at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Charles Brantley (0) intercepts a pass against Michigan. The former Riverview defensive back is a big part of the Spartan's defensive plan. (Photo courtesy of Michigan State Athletics)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2022
As college football begins, a bumper crop of area alumni to watch on the gridiron

Sarasota has infused a lot of talent into the NCAA ranks over the years. The 2022 group is no different.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rachel Chambers. (Courtesy photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Chambers

The Sarasota triathlete was the top female finisher at the 2022 Top Gun Triathlon held Aug. 6 in St. Petersburg.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Siesta Key's Benjamin Aguilar competed at the 2023 U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
Siesta Key junior gymnast showcases athleticism, grace at U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Benjamin Aguilar finished 12th All-Around in the Junior Men's 16 division of the event, which was held Aug. 18-21 at Tampa's Amalie Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Preseason Kickoff Classics were played across the region Friday night.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 19, 2022
High school football roundup: 08.19.22

Preseason Kickoff Classics were played across the region Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker High football Coach Scottie Littles watches his scout team offense at an Aug. 16 practice. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 18, 2022
New coach, players has Tornadoes football feeling invigorated

Scottie Littles is injecting the Booker High football program with discipline and, he hopes, teaching the Tornadoes how to win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rams quarterback Jeremiah Dawson through a touchdown pass against Venice High in the playoffs last season. He is the only QB listed on the team's roster as of Aug. 17. (File photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2022
Sarasota County Schools sets clear bag policy for athletic events

Small purses are allowed, along with transparent larger carrying bags.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Former Sarasota High Head Coach Brody Wiseman is now the offensive coordinator at Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 15, 2022
Sailors football believes togetherness, improved line play will lead to more wins

Sarasota Head Coach Brody Wiseman believes 2022 is the season the program can turn the corner and reach the postseason.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mooney senior linebacker JR Rosenberg led the Cougars with 108 tackles (71 solo) in 2021. (File photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 11, 2022
Experience, high-end talent has Cougars football excited for the season

Cardinal Mooney High has the pieces in place for a special season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Blazers quarterback Ben Milliken gets wrapped up by Trey Featherston in practice. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian preps for first football season

In a twist, the school will play eight-on-eight football in the SSAC instead of 11-on-11 out of concern for offensive linemen depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jordyn Byrd and the Cardinal Mooney indoor volleyball team hope to capture the program's second state title in 2022. (File photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 4, 2022
Prose and Kohn: A non-football fall sports sneak preview

A look at the area's swimming, volleyball, cross-country and golf programs, in which multiple champions could be crowned by the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mateu Dalmau. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Mateu Dalmau

The Lakewood Ranch-based pitcher threw a perfect game July 25 at the 2022 14U National Championships in Hoover, Alabama.

  • East County
  • Sports
JR Rosenberg (44) is a dominant linebacker at Cardinal Mooney High. (File photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2022
Prose and Kohn: 10 senior athletes to watch in Sarasota

A look at the area's top senior football players before practice begins Aug. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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