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Sarasota | Sports

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

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

  • East County
  • Sports
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
  • Sports
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
  • Sports
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
  • Sports
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
  • Sports
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.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Sailor Jaasiel Torres is winning high jumps a a freshman at North Florida. Photo courtesy Todd Drexler, Sideline Sports.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2019
Making their move: A check-in on local collegiate spring sports stars

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Nick Petrucelli confirmed that, yes, getting hit with a lacrosse shot does hurt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2019
Cardinal Mooney goaltender takes one (after another) for the team

Cougars lacrosse senior Nick Petrucelli mans the net despite the shots rocketed at him.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This year’s Dick Vitale Gala will begin with a “Celebrity Meet & Greet Private Pre-Party” at 6 p.m. and include entertainment from Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, one of the original "Jersey Boys."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases more info on 2019 event

The gala will be held May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior runner Ke'Andre Collins holds three Sarasota High track and field records.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota High senior runner not satisfied with school records

Sarasota High senior runner Ke'Andre Collins is not satisfied with holding school records.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jaelen Childs throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Cardinal Mooney's game against Bishop Verot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2019
Ceremonial first pitch means everything to Mooney family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Olivia Martin

The Sailors junior talks Miss Sarasota All-Stars and her love of "The Cheetah Girls 2."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview sophomore pitcher Kassie Cross came to the Rams from Venice High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Rams softball team fights adversity for playoff run

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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