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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
  • Sports
    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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Sarasota football zips past Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2021
Sarasota football zips past Lakewood Ranch

The Mustangs have lost three games in a row

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High president David Jones gave the evening's opening remarks.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2021
Sarasota High holds fourth-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

The event was held at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 15, 2021
Mooney uses strong second half to beat Cambridge Christian

The Cougars outscored the Lancers 20-0 in the second half to win 27-7.

  • Sarasota
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Senior quarterback Tayven Clark has been solid through the air and on the ground for Cardinal Mooney.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football back on track after earlier skid

The Cougars have won two games in a row after dropping two in a row.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High volleyball Coach Nickie Halbert returned to the court Sept. 20 after having a baby, Niko Alexander Cristiani, on Aug. 30.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riveview volleyball coach returns to the bench as a mother

Nickie Halbert missed approximately three weeks after the birth of her son, Niko Alexander Cristiani

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior running back Carson Beach will try to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 8, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football tames Panthers 44-14

Carson Beach had four rushing touchdowns in the win.

  • Sarasota
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Amanda Rosenberg and Ashley Thompson run the Rosey Times Two brand accounts together, posting still photos, videos and TikToks to increase their reach. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riverview High grads' dreams are working out

Amanda Rosenberg and Ashley Thompson, sisters, have built a strong following on their fitness brand's social media pages

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota quarterback Lance Trippel is sacked by Riverview's Henry Fioriglio (53) and the Rams defense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2021
Riverview's defense carries Rams to elite status

Rams extend their win streak over Sarasota High to 10 games.

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