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Veronica McCurdy, wore a helmet at Riverview High last season, and didn't think it made a difference.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Girls lacrosse requires helmets, but some people don't want them

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Paul Maechtle, who coached Southeast High to two state titles, will take over Cardinal Mooney High's program.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney football brings in legend to run program

Paul Maechtle won two state titles at Southeast High

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Tyrus Jackson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

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Artie Henry III (2). Photo courtesy San Diego Mesa College.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.15.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.15.18

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Manny Machado. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2018
Orioles announce spring training promotions

Magnets, caps and a Manny Machado figure highlight the calendar.

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The third-annual Baltimore Orioles Springfest takes place Feb. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 12, 2018
Third-annual Orioles Springfest set for Feb. 17

The event at Ed Smith Stadium features a Q&A session with Trey Mancini and the chance to play catch on the field.

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The Cougars will be manned on the sidelines by Paul Maechtle next season
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2018
Cardinal Mooney High names new football coach

The move comes a week after the departure of Drew Lascari.

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Christopher Culton is the new football coach at Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch football names new head coach

He brings 14 years of experience from the Naval Academy.

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Dick Vitale have announced that the 13th-annual Dick Vitale Gala, to be held on May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, will honor Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2018
Dick Vitale Gala announces honorees for 2018 event

The 13th-annual Gala will celebrate Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.

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New Sarasota High football coach Spencer Hodges knows learning the history of the program will be vital to his success.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2018
Sailors' new admiral wastes no time in making a mark

Spencer Hodges had his team sweating on his second day in command.

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Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Chad Sutton said he coaches because of the impact coaches had on him as a young athlete.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2018
'Know your why': Coaches dish on why they do what they do

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Junior Wilmer Yanez (10) gets a tap on the head from junior Travis Freeman (9) following the Mustangs' 2-1 loss to Wiregrass Ranch High. Freeman scored the Mustangs' only goal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High soccer loses in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs started slow and fell 2-1 to Wiregrass Ranch High.

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Braden River High seniors Isabelle Vazquez, Alexis Madrid, Chase Knopf and Brendan Bengtsson sign their letters of intent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
East County 2018 Signing Day roundup

The day high school seniors dream about is here once again.

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Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller believes supplements in Manatee County should both increase and be given to teachers, not just coaches.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Is the price right for Manatee County coaches?

High school coaches earn far below minimum wage for hours worked.

  • East County
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Riverview High seniors Arthur Brantley, Tavares Campbell, Cleve Grantley, Moose Griffith, Jamar Johnson, Brantley Seadrow and Aliyah Cunningham sign their letters of intent.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Sarasota 2018 Signing Day roundup

The day high school seniors dream about is here once again.

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