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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Jenna Santiago shoots on net against ODA.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Creative cats

The Cougars get creative on the pitch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview freshman Mia Ortlieb races past a Sarasota High defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2019
Riverview girls soccer team is young, energetic and full of potential

The Rams are off to a hot start in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sofia Genta.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sofia Genta

The Riverview girls soccer forward talks recovering from injury and studying the sciences.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Giving back

In the spirit of the holiday week, a "thank you" to readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
New head coach Kevin Corwin believes big things are in store for the Sailors girls basketball program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
New coach has Sailors girls basketball going the right direction

Kevin Corwin is making the most of his first varsity head coaching opportunity

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cheyenne Stubbs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Sarasota High junior talks her start in basketball and her desire to visit Paris.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rams coach Josh Smithers talks with his team after the loss.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview football coach will miss his senior class

The Rams lost to Steinbrenner 24-20 on Nov. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shon Devald.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Shon Devald

The Riverview High soccer player talks his passing ability and recovering from an injury.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball captures 3A title (update)

The Cougars were on the brink of defeat. Then, they dug deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball captures 3A title

The Cougars were on the brink of defeat. Then, they dug deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2019
Riverview football loses to Steinbrenner on late score

The Rams' season is now over.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Cougars, including Mary Page, Madison Brown, Alex Lopez and Sophia Hritz, here defending the court, are headed to the state title game against Westminster Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Rock-ing and rolling

Cougars volleyball heads into state title game inspired by a classic franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michaela Mattes won state gold as a freshman, but she has bigger goals than that.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2019
Mooney swimmer chasing more than gold

A state title is nice, but Cougars freshman Michaela Mattes has more on her mind.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview cornerback Sambo Ung had three interceptions against Lake Nona. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2019
Riverview defense to be tested again

It passed challenge No. 1, intercepting Lake Nona six times Nov. 8. Can it repeat the performance?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 8, 2019
Riverview defense outscores offense in drubbing of Lake Nona

Defensive back Sambo Ung led the way with three interceptions and two touchdowns as Riverview waltzed into the regional semifinals.

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