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Ella Pfeil.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ella Pfeil

The Riverview volleyball junior talks changing positions and her dream superpower.

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Maria Shaw.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Maria Shaw

The freshman runner talks getting the proper mentality and her favorite hobbies.

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 11, 2019
Rams football move to 5-2 with win over Sharks

Riverview will play Newsome next week in a de facto district championship game.

  • Sarasota
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East County football roundup: 10.11.19.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 11, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.11.19

Two teams improve their records; one falls to a state powerhouse.

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Lilian Peltz-Petow. Photo by Ashley Sherman.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota tennis player wins ITF Super-Senior gold medal

She has been courting her passion for her whole life.

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Maddie Walker (3) jumps into Riah Walker's (5) arms after Riverview beat Venice High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Family acts as heartbeat of Rams volleyball

After this season, only one Walker sibling will remain at Riverview.

  • Sarasota
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Jacqueline Putrino.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The sophomore talks getting her first hole-in-one and looking toward the future.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch senior running back Isaiah Harrison stiff arms a Bayshore High defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Newcomer leads Mustangs' well-grounded attack

The senior has brought tough running to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
Mustangs football blanks Tampa Bay Christian

Lakewood Ranch is back in the win column after its first loss.

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East County football roundup: 10.04.19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.04.19

Two wins and a loss for area teams.

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Cardinal Mooney senior boys golfer Noah Kumar, here hitting a drive on the first hole at Laurel Oak Country Club, is ranked No. 1 in Florida by the FHSAA and 92nd nationally by Junior Golf Scorecard.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2019
Cardinal Mooney boys golfer has climbed state and national leaderboards

The senior is committed to Florida Southern College.

  • Sarasota
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The Blazers go through blocking drills in practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Blazers volleyball plays up to their competition

Sarasota Christian is a small program with a big spirit.

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Ashtyn O'Shea.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ashtyn O'Shea

The senior talks Southeastern University and the setter position.

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Ryan Kohn puts his might to the test with the NBP Dragons. Photo courtesy Douglas Jessmer.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Dragon boat is harder than you think

The sport is challenging while remaining fun.

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Gillette Bauer.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Gillette Bauer

The ODA senior talks on-court leadership and her love of science.

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