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Sports

Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer off to a fast start, but want more goals

The Mustangs are trying to find a go-to goal scorer.

  • East County
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Bella Patterson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Patterson

The Braden River girls basketball player talks learning to stop relying on height and her ability to box out opponents.

  • East County
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Indiana cornerback Jamar Johnson lines up against Michigan. Photo courtesy IU Athletics.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2019
Hoosier daddy: A Riverview football alumnus is thriving at Indiana

Defensive back Jamar Johnson is making the most of his opportunity.

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Blaise Freeman is filming the Sarasota High boys basketball team all season long.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sailing the digital seas

Sailors senior transitions from being in the action to filming it.

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Lauren Golon was a girls soccer captain at Cardinal Mooney High in 2019.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauren Golon

The Cardinal Mooney junior talks toughening up and taking the ball to the net.

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Natalie Gorji is headed to Rice University next year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2019
ODA senior has eyes on final goal

The Rice University commit wants to get her younger teammates more involved this season.

  • East County
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Jacob Jordan.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jacob Jordan

The Lakewood Ranch striker talks perseverance and reaching the state semifinals.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Jenna Santiago shoots on net against ODA.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Creative cats

The Cougars get creative on the pitch.

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Riverview freshman Mia Ortlieb races past a Sarasota High defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2019
Riverview girls soccer team is young, energetic and full of potential

The Rams are off to a hot start in 2019.

  • Sarasota
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Sofia Genta.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sofia Genta

The Riverview girls soccer forward talks recovering from injury and studying the sciences.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River senior D'Angelo Antonino said his finishing ability is one of this best attributes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2019
Braden River basketball player has strength to move forward

The Pirates senior says his added muscle will aid him on the basketball court

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch freshman Devlin Loynd chats with coach Pat Ancil after his match at the 2019 Preseason Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Coach pins leadership on senior wrestlers

Lakewood Ranch has an experienced group in 2019-2020.

  • East County
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Zi Burns.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Zi Burns

The ODA basketball player talks being more aggressive and winning a state title in Delaware.

  • East County
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Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Giving back

In the spirit of the holiday week, a "thank you" to readers.

  • Sarasota
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New head coach Kevin Corwin believes big things are in store for the Sailors girls basketball program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
New coach has Sailors girls basketball going the right direction

Kevin Corwin is making the most of his first varsity head coaching opportunity

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