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12-year-old swimmer Evan Keogh has eyes on the 2020 Olympic trials.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2018
12-year-old swimmer has top scores in nation

The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences seventh grader is still getting better.

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O's shortstop Manny Machado plays catch with Jonathan Schoop pregame.
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  • March 1, 2018
Orioles baseball returns to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Jamar Johnson.
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  • March 1, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.01.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.01.18

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Ed Smith Stadium has been named the most-liked spring training venue, based on a study conducted by ReviewTrackers and USA Today.Â
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2018
Ed Smith Stadium named 'most-liked' spring training venue

The study was conducted by ReviewTrackers and USA Today.

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Clarence Arrington is happy to be coaching his Sarasota Military Academy wrestling team after three years at Braden River High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2018
SMA wrestling team, with four district champs, gets mindset from its coach

Clarence Arrington returned to the program in 2016.

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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.

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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.

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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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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
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The third-annual Baltimore Orioles Springfest takes place Feb. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy photo.
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  • 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.

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