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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 13, 2019
Sailors football drops anchor on Titusville

Sarasota High puts up historic numbers to move to 4-0.

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The Rams celebrate after beating rival Venice for the first time since 2016.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2019
Riverview volleyball beats rival power Venice for first time since 2016

The win gave the Rams confidence and chemistry moving forward.

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Brendan and Jay Roper are a freshman and cross country coach at Riverview High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview cross country star is coached by his dad

Rams freshman Brendan Roper is posting impressive times while on a limited mileage plan.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch sophomore setter Mackenzie Schmucker (3) fires up the team after winning a point against Manatee High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 11, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sophomore sets table for Mustangs volleyball

Mackenzie Schmucker has taken on more responsibility for Lakewood Ranch High in year two

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch football moves to 2-0

The Mustangs beat Bayshore High 16-6 thanks to an opportunistic defense.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County football roundup: 09.06.19
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.06.19

All three area teams were victorious this week.

  • East County
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Riverview senior quarterback Sean White slices the Pirates defense for a touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2019
Riverview football's offense keeps defenses off-kilter

Head coach Josh Smithers said the Rams are more balanced than ever.

  • Sarasota
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William Hartvigsen, a freshman at Sarasota High, is following in his brother's footsteps.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sailors runner has eyes on his brother's times

Sailors freshman William Hartvigsen started running because of his brother Ben's success.

  • Sarasota
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Omari Hayes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Omari Hayes

The Rams wideout talks his speed and working hard to see the field.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview sophomore James Simmons (5) and senior Matt Garcia (23) take down Pirates sophomore runner Jay'Den Thibodeau.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pirates football enters uncharted territory

Braden River is 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2019
Riverview football rumbles past Braden River

Tackling issues plagued the Pirates defense all night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 08.30.19
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 08.30.19

Two area teams win, two area teams fall in week two.

  • Sarasota
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East County football roundup: 08.30.19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2019
East County football roundup: 08.30.19

It was a victorious weekend for two area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Mustangs take the field for the first time in the 2019 season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 29, 2019
Lakewood Ranch wins first game under Rashad West

The Mustangs beat Lemon Bay High 19-9 at Veterans Stadium in Englewood.

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Spectators to football games and other sporting events must use clear bags now for their belongings. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2019
Manatee County School District imposes 'clear bag' policy

Spectators at athletic events must carry belongings in clear bags starting tonight.

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