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Sports

Bryan Veith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Veith

The Braden River junior talks his favorite memory and improving his game.

  • East County
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The NBP Dragons 200m premier/senior mixed 20 team (2) battles for position in a crowded field.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2019
Dragon boat festival rocks Nathan Benderson Park

The event gave those new to the sport a chance to shine.

  • East County
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Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19

Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19

  • Sarasota
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
ODA football falls in first round of SSAC playoffs

The Thunder lost to Gateway Charter thanks to turnovers and big plays.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County Football Roundup: 10.25.19
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.25.19

A tough night for all area teams.

  • East County
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Jordyn Byrd and Anna Klemeyer practice blocking during practice.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball finds its groove as playoffs intensify

The Cougars were in a rut, then they weren't. What changed? Even the team doesn't know for sure.

  • Sarasota
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Debbie Robertson and Laura Clearie go through their routine. They won a silver medal for their duet performance.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Ladies win in unison

Sarasota masters swimmers take synchronized gold medal.

  • Sarasota
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Mike Dowling coached the Cardinal Mooney football team for 30 years. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Celebration of life for former Mooney coach set for this weekend

Mike Dowling, who also worked as a history teacher, died in April at age 70.

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Rachel Jarrett.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Jarrett

The Cardinal Mooney runner talks her next time goal and getting mentally prepared to race.

  • Sarasota
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Dick Vitale, Ava Krug, Sydney Sforzo, Connor Krug, Ryan Sforzo and Jake Krug. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2019
Practice time just dandy for Dick Vitale to watch his family

The Hall of Famer talks his grandkids ahead of his annual college tennis tournament.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2019
Runners triumph at First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The event made adjustments in light of the rainy weekend, but carried on strong.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2019
Mustangs football gets rain-soaked victory over Dixie Hollins

The weather made things sloppy, but Lakewood Ranch's defense held firm.

  • East County
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Tray Hall has made in impact at Riverview after transferring from Cardinal Mooney.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 17, 2019
Riverview running back has been wearing out opposing defenses

The Rams senior keeps the offense steady.

  • Sarasota
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Volleyball junior Mary Page has given Cardinal Mooney a boost from the back line.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 17, 2019
Prose and Kohn: These Sarasota athletes deserve your eyeballs

You will want to remember these fall sports stars' names.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney athletic trainer Steven Favia and student trainer Tiffany Thompson give senior Andres Linares assistance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 17, 2019
For HS students, athletic trainers are more than a medical professional

Athletes and non-athletes go them for everything — including knowledge.

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