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Emani Smalls launches a shot put.
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  • April 18, 2018
Pirate's success a stone's throw away

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Brooklyn Lucero.
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  • April 18, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Lucero

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks the mental challenge of pitching and her biggest fears.

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Mike Ford is officially given the victory.
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  • April 12, 2018
Grace within chaos: A columnist has his first live boxing experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Clark Dean, front, will race in his final sculling state championships this weekend.
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  • April 12, 2018
Championship rowing meets act as both an introduction and a sendoff

The FSRA State Sculling Championships are this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Charles Ward.
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  • April 12, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Charles Ward

The Sarasota High junior talks long jump, high jump and his dream vacation.

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Desmond Lindsay smashes a ball up the middle against Bradenton.
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  • April 11, 2018
Former ODA player comes back to area with St. Lucie Mets

The Bradenton Marauders crowd was thunderstruck by the hometown hero.

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Brian Battie (6) is coming to Braden River High.
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  • April 11, 2018
Braden River Pirates football adds another cannonball

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Lindsay Kaighin patrols the net during a Riverview practice.
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  • April 5, 2018
Rams girls lacrosse finding success behind first-year goalie

Riverview is 9-1 on the season.

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Riverview grad Brion Whitley played in the NCAA Tournament with Murray State University. Photo courtesy Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics.
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  • April 5, 2018
Racing to the top: Sarasota native talks his NCAA Tournament experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Gracie Mullett.
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  • April 5, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gracie Mullett

The Sarasota Christian sophomore talks curveballs and staying positive.

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Braden River senior Sydney Jaco prepares to serve.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River beach volleyball makes history

The Pirates are headed to the state tournament in the program's inaugural season.

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Kristen Fulmer has stepped down from her position as Braden River High's girls basketball coach, athletic director Matt Nesser confirmed on Tuesday.Â
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 3, 2018
Braden River High girls basketball coach steps down

The move comes after the Pirates' most successful season.

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Rico Antonio. Courtesy photo.
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  • March 29, 2018
The new Coug: Cardinal Mooney girls basketball finds its next coach

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Michael Dorso rounds third base on his way to scoring the Sailors a run.
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  • March 29, 2018
Longstanding baseball tournament helps teams find their groove

The Sarasota Baseball Classic will wrap up tonight.

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Tyler Russin.
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  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Russin

The Riverview High outfielder talks yachts and hitting.

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