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Sarasota | Sports

The Blazers go through blocking drills in practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Blazers volleyball plays up to their competition

Sarasota Christian is a small program with a big spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ashtyn O'Shea.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ashtyn O'Shea

The senior talks Southeastern University and the setter position.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Artie Henry is making an impact at Marshall at wide receiver. Photo courtesy Marshall Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Prose and Kohn: The next level

At places like Marshall, Indiana and Mississippi State, area athletes are shining.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney coach Chad Sutton said the loss to Riverview will be a good thing for his team down the line.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Loss may help Cardinal Mooney volleyball later

Getting beat by rival Riverview isn't fun, but for the Cougars, this loss may be educational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Madison Binkley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Binkley

The Riverview junior talks beach volleyball vs. indoor volleyball and her favorite subject in school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
Sarasota High holds third-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

Six new inductees were honored by the school for their contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
Cougars football falls in turf field debut

Cardinal Mooney allowed 28 straight points in the second half.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 09.20.19
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 09.20.19

One school got a marquee win, but two others lost.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hallie Monserez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hallie Monserez

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks her running origins and why she loves learning history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sailors coach Spencer Hodges talks to his team after the 75-0 win.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota football drops anchor

Sailors football makes statement with 75-0 win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Superintendent Todd Bowden speaks with a student at Alta Vista Elementary. Photo courtesy Sarasota Schools.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota School Board rates Bowden as 'highly effective'

In its annual evaluation, the school board rated superintendent Todd Bowden as highly effective and awarded him a $5,000 bonus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 13, 2019
Sailors football drops anchor on Titusville

Sarasota High puts up historic numbers to move to 4-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Rams celebrate after beating rival Venice for the first time since 2016.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2019
Riverview volleyball beats rival power Venice for first time since 2016

The win gave the Rams confidence and chemistry moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brendan and Jay Roper are a freshman and cross country coach at Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview cross country star is coached by his dad

Rams freshman Brendan Roper is posting impressive times while on a limited mileage plan.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview senior quarterback Sean White slices the Pirates defense for a touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2019
Riverview football's offense keeps defenses off-kilter

Head coach Josh Smithers said the Rams are more balanced than ever.

  • Sarasota
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