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The FHSAA announced its classifications for the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Friday
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2018
New FHSAA football classifications mean big change for Braden River

The FHSAA announced its classifications for the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Friday

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney guard Madison Smithers lines up a layup against Sarasota Christian. She led the team with 13 points.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2018
Cougars girls basketball team surpasses last season's win total

The young program has found success with its freshmen

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Booker's Johnnie Williams rattles the rim with a dunk in the final minute of the Tornadoes' win against Riverview.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2018
Rams-Tornadoes basketball game shows rivalry's prowess

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Mustangs junior Najii Greene-Villegas fires on net against Riverview High. Lakewood Ranch would win 1-0.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
Mustangs soccer reminiscent of state finals team

The current boys soccer team looks like the 2016-17 squad in more ways than one

  • East County
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Conner Morrell's No. 28 car races on the outside of racing legend Tony Stewart's No. 14 car at Bubba Raceway Park. Stewart won the race; Morrell finished eighth.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
Braden River freshman races with 'Smoke'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Spencer Mauk.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: 12.13.18

East County Athlete of the Week: 12.13.18

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Zy Grable takes a punt return to the end zone against Riverview (Hillsborough).
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2018
Riverview football reflects after state semifinal loss

Riverview High Rams football coach Josh Smithers believes his seniors, including running back Ali Boyce, helped save the season.

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Freshman forward Drew Miller controls the ball for Cardinal Mooney against Booker High. Miller would score a goal in the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2018
Claw marks: Cougars boys soccer tears through opening stretch of season

The Cardinal Mooney High Cougars boys soccer team is tearing through the opening stretch of the season.

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Trevor Yull.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Trevor Yull

Cardinal Mooney Cougars boys soccer junior Trevor Yull talks balancing school and soccer, and his best advice

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Matt McLean hits out of a bunker at Concession Golf Club. Photo courtesy Jeremiah Khokhar.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2018
Concession Golf Club instructor has grip on national accolade

Concession Golf Club's Matt McLean was honored by Golf Digest as one of 114 "Best Young Teachers in America" for the third time.

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Pirates sophomore guard O'Mariah Gordon gets in the lane for a layup against Bradenton Christian.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2018
Pirates girls basketball riding high (seas)

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Riverview football falls in state semifinals
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2018
Riverview football falls in state semifinals

The Rams could not stop Mandarin High's passing attack

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Sean White looks for an open receiver downfield.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2018
Riverview football reaches state semifinals for first time since 2004

The Riverview High Rams reach the state semifinals with a win against Dr. Phillips, who knocked them out of the playoffs in 2017 and 2016.

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Tray Hall stepped up for Cardinal Mooney when the quarterback position took a hit.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota high school fall season's under-appreciated athletes

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Chase Maasdorp brings the ball up the court for Auburn against Lincoln in a preseason game. Photo courtesy Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics. Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2018
Former ODA boys basketball guard earns roster spot with Auburn Tigers

Chase Maasdorp's goal is to be an important contributor for Auburn in two years.

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