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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2019
Thunder football's perfect record snapped by Saint Stephen's

ODA fell 48-7 thanks to tackling issues and struggles with the Falcons' physicality.

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East County football roundup: 09.27.19
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.27.19

East County football roundup: 09.27.19

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Artie Henry is making an impact at Marshall at wide receiver. Photo courtesy Marshall Athletics.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Prose and Kohn: The next level

At places like Marshall, Indiana and Mississippi State, area athletes are shining.

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Cardinal Mooney coach Chad Sutton said the loss to Riverview will be a good thing for his team down the line.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Loss may help Cardinal Mooney volleyball later

Getting beat by rival Riverview isn't fun, but for the Cougars, this loss may be educational.

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Madison Binkley.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Binkley

The Riverview junior talks beach volleyball vs. indoor volleyball and her favorite subject in school.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
Sarasota High holds third-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

Six new inductees were honored by the school for their contributions.

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Michael Cucci has seven touchdown catches on the season, including the one pictured against Lemon Bay High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch senior wideout capitalizing on his opportunity

All Michael Cucci wanted was a chance to show his skills.

  • East County
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Jessica Neal.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jessica Neal

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks how it feels to run and her love of cabbage soup.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.20.19
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.20.19

East County football roundup: 09.20.19

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
Cougars football falls in turf field debut

Cardinal Mooney allowed 28 straight points in the second half.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota football roundup: 09.20.19
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 09.20.19

One school got a marquee win, but two others lost.

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Hallie Monserez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hallie Monserez

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks her running origins and why she loves learning history.

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Sailors coach Spencer Hodges talks to his team after the 75-0 win.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota football drops anchor

Sailors football makes statement with 75-0 win

  • Sarasota
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Alana Kutt has advanced to the regional finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Local golfer's drive sends her to major event

Alana Kutt is headed to TPC Sawgrass on Sept. 28 for the Drive, Chip and Putt regionals.

  • East County
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Gracie Marston.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

The Braden River sophomore talks her running origins and how her motivations have changed.

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