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Sports

Marissa Krone, an East County resident, is Parrish Community's No. 2 golfer. Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Coach bullish on Parrish High golf program

The Bulls have a bright future.

  • East County
  • Sports
B.J. Ivey is now the head boys basketball coach at The Out-of-Door Academy.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2020
ODA of Lakewood Ranch hires former Riverview High boys basketball coach

B.J. Ivey, the former Riverview basketball coach, takes the head job at Out of Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Pirates senior quarterback Shawqi Itraish warms up before taking on Booker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2020
Braden River football shuts out Booker

The Pirates forced a running clock by halftime of their 42-0 win.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.09.20
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.09.20

East County football roundup: 10.09.20

  • East County
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Jacqueline Putrino, here shooting onto the green at the Donald Ross Invitational, won the individual state girls golf title in 2019.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 8, 2020
Riverview girls golf believes it can take home a state title

The Rams finished third as a team last season.

  • Sarasota
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Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point in Riverview High history.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 8, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Riverview High kicker makes history

Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
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Tim Williamson said his mindset has improved since joining Lakewood Ranch's golf team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 7, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Transfers make impact at Lakewood Ranch High

These Mustangs have excelled in their fall sports.

  • East County
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Ashleigh Angelo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 7, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Ashleigh Angelo

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning golf tournaments and her next steps.

  • East County
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First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee receives $15,000 gift.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2020
First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee receives $15,000 gift

The donation comes from the Sarasota PGA Tour Superstore.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.02.20
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.02.20

East County football roundup: 10.02.20

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2020
ODA football's comeback not enough against Canterbury

The Thunder rallied from down 28-7 to retake the lead, but lost 43-42 in overtime.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Move the chains

Local players break onto college football scene.

  • Sarasota
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Cougars senior Ashley "Skye" Ekes get a kill during practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 1, 2020
Cougars volleyball is searching for its chemistry

It is the first step on the road to a repeat title.

  • Sarasota
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Jordyn Byrd.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jordyn Byrd

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks the 2020 season and improving her serve.

  • Sarasota
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The Out-of-Door volleyball team isn't playing many matches in 2020, but they're still working hard.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 30, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Thunder volleyball makes most of unique 2020 season

ODA isn't playing many matches, but they're working as hard as ever.

  • East County
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