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Cardinal Mooney freshman Olivia Davis practices her jump shot with coach Rico Antonio. Photo courtesy Olivia Davis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 9, 2020
Pandemic won't stop Cardinal Mooney freshman from rehabbing knee injury

Olivia Davis missed her freshman season, but has three NCAA Division I offers.

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Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West has been suspended six games by the FHSAA.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football coach suspended six games

Lakewood Ranch High football coach suspended six games

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Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse senior Owen Ingham, here driving the lane against Manatee High in 2019, has been a leader for the Mustangs during the pandemic.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2020
Sports leaders rise in East County

High school lacrosse athletes keep their teammates on track during the pandemic.

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Robbie Peterson Jr. was named freshman of the year on the Aurora University football team. Photo courtesy Steve Woltmann photography.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High alumnus lends helping hand

A former Sailors football player gives back to his community in a time of need.

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Lakewood Ranch High senior Richie Morales steps up to the plate. Baseball is one of the sports on hold for the foreseeable future.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 1, 2020
East County high schools feel effects of sports stoppage

Three athletic directors talk the impact of not hosting events and more.

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Dick Vitale said he has been sanitizing his hands too many times to count while social distancing. Here, Vitale stands with his "All-Courageous Team" at the 2019 Dick Vitale Gala.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2020
Prose and Kohn: A slam dunk decision

Dick Vitale talks postponing his Sarasota gala and staying healthy while social distancing.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney senior Sophia Hritz, here with coach Chad Sutton, said not being able to practice volleyball with her teammates has been difficult.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2020
Sarasota athletes stay active despite social distancing

Sometimes unconventional methods have to be used to exercise at home.

  • Sarasota
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Please continue to heed the advice of state and local authorities, practice social distancing, and wash your hands. We want to see you all back on April 15th!
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 25, 2020
East County athletes stay prepared with lonely workouts

In their minds, they have no choice but to be as sharp as possible.

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The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala has been postponed to September 4. Photo courtesy The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2020
Dick Vitale Gala postponed to September

The move was made in response to COVID-19 concerns.

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Sarasota Crew senior Megan Caron said she would still race if it was an option, as she does not want to miss the chance to make memories. Photo courtesy Megan Caron.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2020
High school seniors talk potentially losing final season

The FHSAA has suspended all athletic events indefinitely.

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Kassie Cross was an innings eater for Riverview High softball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Recognizing hard work

A tribute to the athletes whose seasons may be cut short.

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No more spring sports? It is a possibility.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2020
FHSAA postpones all Florida High School athletic events until further notice

FHSAA postpones all Florida High School athletic events until further notice

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Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Avery Goelz said she does not believe there is enough contact in softball to make it a COVID-19 risk.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2020
Area athletes hope coronavirus doesn't wipe out their seasons

Seniors may have played their last high school game.

  • East County
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Sarasota and Manatee County schools have both suspended athletics and other extracurricular activities.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Schools suspends athletics until further notice

The announcement comes alongside news of all Florida schools closing through March 30.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
USRowing postpones Olympic Trials, scheduled for Benderson Park, for at least 30 days

The move was made out of COVID-19 precautions.

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