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Sarasota | Sports

High school football roundup: Week three
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 10, 2022
High school football roundup: Week three

A pair of local rivalry games — Sarasota at Booker and Braden River at Lakewood Ranch — highlighted the slate. One was a rout while the other came down to the final seconds.

  • East County
  • Sports
SSSA president Ken Shepard takes a mighty cut at a ball. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 8, 2022
Sarasota Senior Softball Association emphasizes fun

The league focuses the enjoyment of the game, for as long as players want to compete.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview junior Jeremiah Dawson and the rest of the Rams are 0-2 after facing two state-contending teams. Can Riverview bounce back from the early losses? (File photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2022
Questions for Sarasota-area football teams after two weeks

There are no Sarasota football teams left undefeated, which means all of them have questions to answer heading into the meat of their schedules.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dan Martin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dan Martin

The Sarasota Senior Softball Association member brought his A-game Sept. 7, reaching base four times in game one of a doubleheader.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 4, 2022
Sailing regatta brings student sailors to Sarasota

The 74th annual Labor Day Regatta was held Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2022
High school football roundup: Week two

East County teams go undefeated while most Sarasota teams struggle.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker quarterback Will Carter Jr. is sacked by Mooney senior Jack MacKinnon, exposing Carter's shoulder pads. Both defense were in top form. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 1, 2022
Mooney, Booker football teams showcase dominant defenses in week one

While the teams' offensive performances left coaches wanting more, the strong defensive play is a good omen for the rest of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Daris Rodriguez is in her first year as head coach of the Sarasota High volleyball program. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2022
New coach rebuilds Sailors volleyball with sense of community

Daris Rodriguez said her team must build better bonds before they can start winning consistently. Plus, a look at other area teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michaela Mattes. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Sharks girls swimmer took gold at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Honolulu.

  • 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.

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  • Sports
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