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Sarasota | Sports

Caroline King.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline King

The Riverview High girls basketball senior had 14 points and six rebounds against Brooks DeBartolo High on Tuesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rams sophomore quarterback Jeremiah Dawson throws a touchdown pass to senior Jaron Glover in the third quarter.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riverview football heads into offseason having taken 'a good step'

The Rams lost in the second round of the playoffs to Venice High, but made progress this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sophomore Elias Corn, junior Liam Heary, senior Cole Firlie, sophomore Luca Simon, senior William Shoemaker, junior Drew Vanden Heuvel and junior Evan Keogh are members of the Class 4A champion Sarasota High swim team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2021
Sarasota boys, Riverview girls capture 4A swimming titles

The Rams had individual winners while the Sailors relied on their depth

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 19, 2021
Rams football eliminated by Venice

Riverview made costly mistakes in a 56-14 loss

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior running back Jay'den Birch (8) and the Rams will need to control the game on the ground in order to give their defense a rest against Venice on Friday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2021
Riverview welcomes playoff rematch with rival Venice

The winner will advance to the third round of the Class 8A playoffs next week

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview football advances in FHSAA playoffs
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2021
Riverview football advances in FHSAA playoffs

Cardinal Mooney was shut out by Bishop Verot on the road

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney seniors Avery Beach, Luke Labriola, Patrik McGrath and Jenna Santiago signed with colleges on Wednesday. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2021
Sarasota, East County athletes sign with colleges

The 2021-2022 signing period started Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Riverview defense, here stuffing a Sebring pass play, has been consistent, but Coach Josh Smithers would like the unit to force more turnovers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2021
Riverview, Mooney face challenges in football playoffs

The Rams and Cougars will both hit the road Friday for their first-round games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michaela Mattes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney junior swimmer won gold and silver medals at the Class 1A state meet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior Liam Custer is seeded first in the 200 individual medley (1:52.56) and third in the 500 freestyle (4:33.88) at the state meet.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Championship week has arrived

Swimming and cross country medals will be doled out Friday while the football playoffs begin

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2021
Braden River football knocks off Sarasota

The Pirates controlled the clock in a 21-6 win.

  • East County
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Riverview senior Connor DeMichele walks the course at Lakewood National Golf Club. He finished tied for 10th at the team's regional tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Fall playoffs enter final stretch

As high school winter sports begin, the fall sports have unfinished business.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2021
Rams football hits reset button after Venice loss

Riverview still has much to play for after the 42-7 defeat to Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2021
Riverview football shut down by Venice

The Rams failed to generate enough offense in a 42-7 road loss

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney juniors Madeline Carson (6) and Gracie Page (3) leap for block attempts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2021
Cardinal Mooney volleyball falls in regional quarterfinals

The Cougars were swept 3-0 in match much close than the final score

  • Sarasota
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