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Sarasota | Sports

Head coach Jeremy Schmidt hopes to make Riverview High a powerhouse like his alma mater, Sarasota High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2018
Riverview High baseball can take area scene to even greater heights

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Lauren Brown.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauren Brown

The Riverview High girls lacrosse player talks chill-inducing moments and self-discovery.

  • Sarasota
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MJ McMahon.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.22.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.22.18

  • Sarasota
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Veronica McCurdy, wore a helmet at Riverview High last season, and didn't think it made a difference.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Girls lacrosse requires helmets, but some people don't want them

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Maechtle, who coached Southeast High to two state titles, will take over Cardinal Mooney High's program.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney football brings in legend to run program

Paul Maechtle won two state titles at Southeast High

  • Sarasota
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Tyrus Jackson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

  • Sarasota
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Artie Henry III (2). Photo courtesy San Diego Mesa College.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.15.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.15.18

  • Sarasota
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Manny Machado. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2018
Orioles announce spring training promotions

Magnets, caps and a Manny Machado figure highlight the calendar.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The third-annual Baltimore Orioles Springfest takes place Feb. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 12, 2018
Third-annual Orioles Springfest set for Feb. 17

The event at Ed Smith Stadium features a Q&A session with Trey Mancini and the chance to play catch on the field.

  • Sarasota
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The Cougars will be manned on the sidelines by Paul Maechtle next season
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2018
Cardinal Mooney High names new football coach

The move comes a week after the departure of Drew Lascari.

  • Sarasota
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New Sarasota High football coach Spencer Hodges knows learning the history of the program will be vital to his success.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2018
Sailors' new admiral wastes no time in making a mark

Spencer Hodges had his team sweating on his second day in command.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Chad Sutton said he coaches because of the impact coaches had on him as a young athlete.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2018
'Know your why': Coaches dish on why they do what they do

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High seniors Arthur Brantley, Tavares Campbell, Cleve Grantley, Moose Griffith, Jamar Johnson, Brantley Seadrow and Aliyah Cunningham sign their letters of intent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Sarasota 2018 Signing Day roundup

The day high school seniors dream about is here once again.

  • Sarasota
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Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2018
Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes

One school makes a hire, while another will have to start looking for one.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 2, 2018
Unloading Day kicks off Orioles spring training

The team's athletic equipment arrived in Sarasota on Friday morning after a 1,000-mile journey.

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