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  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 13, 2020
Despite Pack's big day, Sarasota football falls to Lehigh in regional play-in

Sarasota football's season ends in loss to Lehigh despite two scores from Pack

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the USA Swimming Nationals at Stanford University in 2019. It was the sixth fastest time in the world last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Weyant and other Olympic hopefuls swim in Sarasota

Lochte among those expected for the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open.

  • Sarasota
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Junior receiver Omari Hayes, here cutting through Southeast High's defense, is a key for Riverview's offense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota football playoff preview

Each team is in action Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of the Sarasota High state champion swim team said they celebrated until 3 a.m.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sailors boys swimmers win state title

They did so while winning zero individual gold medals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hannah Mauer, Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Alana Kutt and Rachel Carlson took home the state title. Photo courtesy Regina Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2020
Rams girls golf celebrates state title win

Riverview High took the title after finishing top-three the past two seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The junior girls golfer talks her golf origin story.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lance Trippel throws a pass over the middle against Manatee High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota QB has showcased strong arm in first-ever season

Lance Trippel is 3-1 as a starting quarterback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2020
Sailors football rallies to beat Mustangs

Big plays make all the difference for Sarasota High.

  • East County
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Kasumi Wade.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kasumi Wade

The senior cross country runner talks her goals at states and her penchant for community service.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Cougars volleyball team is one win from back-to-back Final Four appearances.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: No quit in Mooney volleyball

The Cougars are one win from back-to-back Final Four appearances.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michaela Mattes won the 1A girls 500-yard freestyle in 2019. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Dive in

Swimmers forge ahead despite lack of competitions.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 16, 2020
Sailors football falls to Manatee

Sarasota took an early lead on Manatee but could not hold it.

  • Sarasota
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Michael Hayes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Top of their game

Highlighting some underrated fall sports performances.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pirates senior quarterback Shawqi Itraish warms up before taking on Booker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2020
Braden River football shuts out Booker

The Pirates forced a running clock by halftime of their 42-0 win.

  • East County
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Jacqueline Putrino, here shooting onto the green at the Donald Ross Invitational, won the individual state girls golf title in 2019.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 8, 2020
Riverview girls golf believes it can take home a state title

The Rams finished third as a team last season.

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