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Senior forward Johnnie Williams and the Booker High boys basketball program will take flight in a new FHSAA classification system, starting in 2019-2020.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
FHSAA overhauls classification and playoff structure in five sports

The Florida High School Athletic Association announced changes to baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball on Monday.

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The Rams celebrate after securing match point in their 3-1 win against Dr. Phillips High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
Rams keep rolling: Energy of Riverview volleyball helps it reach "elite eight"

The energy of Riverview High Rams volleyball helps it reach the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 9A "elite eight."

  • Sarasota
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Quinn York.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Quinn York

The Sarasota High tight end talks his big Senior Night and the best advice he's received

  • Sarasota
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Dick Vitale urges fans to donate money toward cancer research at 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for cancer research

The 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Chargers U12 forward Gael Marez scores a goal against Cyclones Soccer Hollywood at the IVP by FIGO7 tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
Soccer tournament produces net gain

The IVP by Figo7 tournament is bringing money to the U.S., though talent development is a work in progress.

  • East County
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Colin Castro.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Colin Castro

The ODA running back talks the Green Bay Packers and the best advice he has received

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.26.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.26.18

East County football roundup: 10.26.18

  • East County
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Junior QB Sean White jogs into the end zone for a score.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2018
Riverview football clinches third-straight district title

The Rams dominated the (Hillsborough) Riverview Sharks 45-12

  • Sarasota
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Ali Boyce waltzes into the end zone untouched against Alonso High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2018
Unexpected losses help Rams football round into form

Riverview can clinch their district title with a win Oct. 26.

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Sarasota resident Robert Beckmann helps run SCF men's basketball practice on Oct. 23. He's the head assistant coach under Tom Parks.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2018
X's and O's: Local coach takes unusual path to collegiate ranks

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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Pirates junior tight end Travis Tobey walks into the end zone after catching a pass from senior Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
Small spark could reignite Pirates-Mustangs rivalry

The annual Lakewood Ranch High-Braden River High football game wasn't competitive, but what happened in the second half could make things interesting in the future.

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Riley Bradshaw.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Riley Bradshaw

Lakewood Ranch High's Riley Bradshaw is our East County Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
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Brian Battie.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
Pirates blank Mustangs 56-0 in rivalry game

A Braden River senior had four touchdowns - in the first half

  • East County
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Sarasota football roundup: 10.19.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 10.19.18

Sarasota football roundup: 10.19.18

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