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Sports

Ethan Jarr.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Ethan Jarr

The ODA swimmer talks his best stroke and his philosophy on life.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Coach Pat Ancil, here chatting with sophomore Devlin Loynd at a December 2019 meet, said the team is taking many many safety precautions as possible this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs wrestle with COVID-19 safety issues

Lakewood Ranch is taking no chances this season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2020
Sailors football rallies to beat Mustangs

Big plays make all the difference for Sarasota High.

  • East County
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Kasumi Wade.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kasumi Wade

The senior cross country runner talks her goals at states and her penchant for community service.

  • Sarasota
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The Cougars volleyball team is one win from back-to-back Final Four appearances.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: No quit in Mooney volleyball

The Cougars are one win from back-to-back Final Four appearances.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Logan Veith.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Veith

The Braden River golfer talks the state tournament and his love of social media.

  • East County
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B.J. Ivey won eight division titles in 10 years with the Riverview High boys basketball program.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2020
New ODA boy basketball coach excited to get to work

B.J. Ivey was previously the head coach at Riverview High.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2020
Braden River football gains, then loses fourth-quarter lead in loss to Manatee

The Pirates put together an 18-point comeback before losing the lead.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.23.20
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.23.20

East County football roundup: 10.23.20

  • East County
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Michaela Mattes won the 1A girls 500-yard freestyle in 2019. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Dive in

Swimmers forge ahead despite lack of competitions.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team and Coach Mick Koczersut. The Mustangs are confident in how they are playing.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girls golf is trying to top itself

The Mustangs want a high finish at states.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.16.20
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 16, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.16.20

East County football roundup: 10.16.20

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 16, 2020
Sailors football falls to Manatee

Sarasota took an early lead on Manatee but could not hold it.

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Michael Hayes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Top of their game

Highlighting some underrated fall sports performances.

  • Sarasota
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Lavontae Youmans (22) said he considers himself a power runner.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2020
Pirates running game bowls over opposition

A Braden River junior running back excels going downhill.

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