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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.
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  • 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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Ava Vandroff is headed to the University of Louisville for rowing after starting her athletic career as a figure skater.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch rower chose water over ice

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Luke Lecroy.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Luke Lecroy

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball junior Luke Lecroy talks his first dunk and his goals for the season

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O'Mariah Gordon.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 11.29.18

East County High 5 Moments: 11.29.18

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  • November 23, 2018
Riverview football reaches first final four since 2004

The Rams hammered Dr. Phillips High 33-7 in the regional finals

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Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River's comeback attempt fell just short.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2018
Venice KOs Braden River again

The Braden River High football team's sixth-straight loss to the Venice High Indians ends the Pirates' season

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Boys senior Josh Young slams it home during the dunk contest.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2018
Mustang Madness signals basketball season

Lakewood Ranch High's Mustang Madness signals the beginning of basketball season in East County

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Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River's comeback attempt fell just short.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2018
Braden River football's season ends in Venice

The Pirates' comeback effort fell short in a 28-21 loss

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Riverview football advances to regional final
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2018
Riverview football advances to regional final

The Rams beat Manatee High and will host Dr. Phillips High next week

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  • November 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney volleyball falls in state championship match

The Cougars went up 2-0 before losing in five sets

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