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Can John Means put together a full 2020 season? His quest to do so starts in spring training. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Still America's pastime

There are plenty of reasons to attend Orioles spring training games in 2020.

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Former Cardinal Mooney High quarterback Jared Clark is the Cougars' new head coach.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Former Cardinal Mooney quarterback comes home

Jared Clark is now leading the school's football program.

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Cameron Lynch.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cameron Lynch

The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse senior is expected to have a big 2020 season.

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Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is expected to break out in 2020. Photo by Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Orioles open spring games next weekend

Red Sox in town for Ed Smith Stadium opener on Feb. 23.

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Kali Reis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 12, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Kali Reis

The Lakewood Ranch senior shortstop is expected to have a big 2020 season.

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Lakewood Ranch senior wideout Michael Cucci is headed to South Florida.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 12, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High wideout will try to earn scholarship at South Florida

The Mustangs senior fought for an opportunity, and got one in year four.

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Adrienne Boynes started weightlifting two years ago, when a girls weightlifting program came to Cardinal Mooney High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Cardinal Mooney junior weightlifter carries home regional title

The girls weightlifting program has only existed at Mooney for two years.

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Jared Clark is the new football coach at Cardinal Mooney.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Cardinal Mooney names new football coach

The man for the job is a former Cougars quarterback.

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Mike Weir, the Masters champion in 2003, is the only Canadian to win a major tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Catch big-time talent at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

The event will feature plenty of players who have tasted PGA Tour success, or are headed that direction.

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Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Will 2020 LECOM Suncoast Classic make another star?

For Mark Hubbard, the road back to the PGA Tour ran through Lakewood Ranch.

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Lanto Griffin is fourth in the FedEx Cup standings. Photo courtesy of PGA Tour Media.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
From the Suncoast Classic to stardom

These five current PGA Tour contenders played in the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic.

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Seath Lauer tees off during the first round of the 2019 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Lauer missed the cut, but is back for the 2020 tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Another shot at the Classic

A local golfer missed the cut at the 2019 LECOM Suncoast Classic. He's approaching the 2020 event differently.

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Jon Bullas was named a top 50 coach by U.S. Kids Golf.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Laurel Oak golf instructor named top-50 kids coach nationally

Jon Bullas believes there's a different energy in the air when coaching young golfers.

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Jamal Aoudi gets on top of his opponent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs wrestler finds a perfect match

The senior said wrestling has helped him become an all-around better person.

  • East County
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Julia Rodriguez.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Julia Rodriguez

The Braden River senior talks physical defense and her love of shrimp.

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