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Sports

Faith Schyck (2). File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 12.14.17

East County High 5 Moments: 12.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Myakka City's Denny Woodruff works in preparation for the new polo season.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 11, 2017
Sarasota Polo Club brings in thrill seekers

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney coach Mike Urban asks a referee about a non-call against Sarasota Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2017
New coach has Cougars boys basketball on the prowl

Cardinal Mooney is 3-0 after winning five games last season.

  • Sarasota
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Malachi Wideman dunks against North Port High last season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2017
Riverview star's offseason injury puts talent in perspective

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Dante Pascarella.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dante Pascarella

The Cardinal Mooney boys basketball senior talks injuries and never giving up on anything.

  • Sarasota
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Brendan Bengtsson spins around wrestling partner Chase Knopf. Bengtsson is attempting to get wrestling-ready now that football is finished.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2017
Braden River senior wrestles with lost time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Nancy Castro cuts the ribbon to open The Out-of-Door Academy's new practice facility.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2017
ODA hopes new practice facility helps athletic programs soar

The facility includes three regulation-sized soccer fields that can be used for football and lacrosse as well.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 12.04.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2017
East County sports weekend roundup: 12.04.17

East County sports weekend roundup: 12.04.17

  • East County
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Damien Gordon, here shooting a three-pointer, led the Mustangs with 19 points.
    By
  • Breanne Williams
  • December 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins season opener

The Mustangs took down Plant City High at the RP Funding Center.

  • East County
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Senior quarterback Arthur Brantley IV gets coin toss instructions from coach Josh Smithers as he, junior Julian Lowenstein, senior Stephon Turner and junior Johnny Dawson wait to walk to midfield.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2017
Riverview football seniors will remember the team's bond

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Natalie Oliver.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Natalie Oliver

The Riverview girls soccer junior talks goal-scoring and scuba diving.

  • Sarasota
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Johnnie Williams IV.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

  • Sarasota
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Michael Bush II and Michael Bush after Bush II's second-place finish at states last season. Photo courtesy Michael Bush.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota senior wrestler takes final shot at state title

Michael Bush II has spent the offseason prepping new moves.

  • Sarasota
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The 15th-annual Men's and the first-ever Women's Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Winter Showcase event returns to Premier Sports Campus tonight. Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
Nike International Friendlies return to Premier Sports Campus

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team has its first match tonight.

  • East County
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Dave Jaco says he's proud of the heart he displayed in the boxing ring.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
Area Hall of Fame boxer battled the titans

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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