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Matteo Catena, here leaping for a shot against Lakewood Ranch, is a senior captain on the Rams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 23, 2020
Rams basketball is learning to finish games

Riverview has won nine straight games.

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Lakewood Ranch High senior Nathan Bennett moved to the area before his sophomore season and brought a wealth of hockey knowledge from Minnesota. Photo courtesy Nathan Bennett.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2020
A Minnesotan keeps hockey dreams alive in Lakewood Ranch

Nathan Bennett leads the Manatee Admirals in points.

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Tatum Temple stands under the arch at Springer Mountain in Fannin County, Ga., which marks the start of the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy Tatum Temple.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2020
Prose and Kohn: On the Trail

LRHS teacher followed wild calling for six months.

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Valeria Pankey.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Valeria Pankey

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer player talks being left-footed and wanting to travel back in time.

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Sarasota's Mary Tucker, a freshman at Kentucky, has a chance to make the U.S. Olympic Rifle Team. Photo courtesy UK Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Shooting her shot

Former SMA athlete has an eye on the Olympics

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Tyler Beasley.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beasley

The ODA boys basketball guard talks his mid-range game and his emphasis on making smart decisions.

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ODA point guard Zi Burns believes the team needs to work on its ball control in order to become a state contender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Fire Burns in ODA sophomore guard

The Thunder have received a boost in ball control with her arrival.

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Ray Taranto and Bryan Veith are helping put together The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 15, 2020
New national junior golf tour has events in East County

The Junior Tour, sponsored by Under Armour, will have three coed age divisions.

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Angelo LaFrese.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 15, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Angelo LaFrese

The Lakewood Ranch wrestler talks transitioning from football and working on his conditioning.

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Three Cardinal Mooney High spring sports programs will have new leaders when their seasons begin.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2020
Cardinal Mooney hires three coaches for spring season

The Cougars' track and field, girls lacrosse and softball programs will have new looks.

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Booker guard King Winkfield, a captain, is one of its offensive catalysts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2020
Booker basketball's "dogs" are developing their bite

The Tornadoes are improving as the season progresses.

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Cardinal Mooney freshman forward Jordyn Byrd helped her team with the annual Chick-fil-A Tournament, the first tournament title in program history.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2020
Prose and Kohn: The sports smorgasbord

Under-the-radar winter sports athletes and teams keep things rolling.

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Orioles spring training tickets go on sale Saturday. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
Baltimore Orioles spring training tickets on sale Saturday

It will be the 10th season the Orioles have played at Ed Smith Stadium.

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Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller said he got his leadership skills from his family.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
Mustangs basketball led by family man

Jeremy Schiller's values have been a winning formula for Lakewood Ranch.

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Grant Hill.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week:Grant Hill

The Braden River junior talks scoring goals and watching soccer videos for research.

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