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Sports

Jacqueline Putrino, here shooting onto the green at the Donald Ross Invitational, won the individual state girls golf title in 2019.
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  • 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.

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Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point in Riverview High history.
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  • 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.

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

These Mustangs have excelled in their fall sports.

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Ashleigh Angelo.
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  • 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.

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

The donation comes from the Sarasota PGA Tour Superstore.

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East County football roundup: 10.02.20
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  • October 2, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.02.20

East County football roundup: 10.02.20

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  • 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.

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

Local players break onto college football scene.

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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.

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

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

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The Out-of-Door volleyball team isn't playing many matches in 2020, but they're still working hard.
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  • 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.

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.25.20
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota football roundup: 09.25.20

Sarasota football roundup: 09.25.20

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East County football roundup: 09.25.20
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2020
East County football roundup: 09.25.20

East County football roundup: 09.25.20

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football bowls over Booker High

The Mustangs beat the Tornadoes 27-7.

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Rams senior quarterback Will Evans scrambles after being pressured by the Southeast defense.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 24, 2020
Riverview football is undefeated despite offensive challenges

The Rams have a big test in Venice High this week.

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