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Riverview High boys basketball alumnus Brion Whitley is poised for a big 2019-2020 season at Murray State. Photo courtesy Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2019
Riverview High alumnus dishes on Murray State basketball and the NBA Draft

Brion Whitley believes potential top-three draft pick Ja Morant, a Murray State teammate, is worthy of the hype.

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Sarasota senior Robbie Peterson captured gold in the 4A boys triple jump.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet

Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville.

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Alec Frank.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Frank

Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior Alec Frank talks Jacksonville University and his favorite dessert.

  • Sarasota
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Malachi Wideman.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

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Dabo Swinney celebrates Clemson's 2019 national championship with senior offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) and junior cornerback Trayvon Mullen (1). Photo courtesy David Platt/Clemson Athletics.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2019
Dabo Swinney a dandy for the Dick Vitale Gala

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is a 'dandy' for the Dick Vitale Gala.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2019
Track and field championships: Day two

A Sailor finds gold; three other area athletes also medal.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 3, 2019
Riverview High School kicks for a cause

Riverview Fights Cancer raised more than $1,000 for the Jimmy V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2019
Track and field championships: Day one

Rain and lightning can't stop area athletes from medaling.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney senior attacker MJ McMahon scored his 400th-career point April 30 against Barron Collier.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2019
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior enters the "400 club"

He hit the milestone as the Cougars advanced to the regional final.

  • Sarasota
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Lauryn Dougherty.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauryn Dougherty

The Riverview High senior talks learning pole vault and her dream vacation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2019
Buddy Up Tennis aces annual fundraiser

The "Tennis with the Stars" event was held at Bath and Racquet Club.

  • Sarasota
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Lucas Caragiulo won the 800-meter race at the district championship. Photo courtesy Jay Roper.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2019
Riverview junior runner changes focus, sees big improvement

Riverview High junior runner Lucas Caragiulo changes focus, sees big improvement.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney seniors Sophia Hebda and Kali Plattner are the Cougars' top pair.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2019
Two local beach volleyball programs are headed to states

The Riverview and Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball programs have a shot at the SSAC title.

  • Sarasota
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Brycen Torres.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brycen Torres

The Booker High pitcher talks his curveball and his desire for super speed.

  • Sarasota
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Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases additional info on Courage Award recipients

The event will give recognition to ESPN's Holly Rowe and Lee Corso.

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