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The Rams watch as Abby Quigley jumps for a spike attempt.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
Ewe-th movement: Riverview volleyball 'ready to dominate' again

The Rams reached the final four last season, but now have a new coach and younger roster.

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Riverview running back Ali Boyce celebrates a touchdown.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
Making sense of the high school playoff system

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Bryce Williams.
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  • August 31, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.31.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.31.17

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Abby Quigley.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Abby Quigley

The Riverview volleyball junior talks the appeal of her sport and at which teammate she laughs the most.

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Chase Sharp.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

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Jordan Schmucker, Nikki Cain, Sasha Cain, Kelsie Roberts, Anna Shelby Dees and Ciarra Scarbrough walk off the court after a set.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volleyball hopes to rebound from 2016 season

The Mustangs coach believes this year's team is more committed to the sport.

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Troy Snyder is a three-time personal watercraft world champion.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2017
East County resident's mantra — Just Doo it

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Ava Krug.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2017
East County High Five Moments: 08.30.17

East County High Five Moments: 08.30.17

  • East County
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Justin Curtis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Justin Curtis

The senior quarterback talks his best skill and teammate Drew Butler's jokes.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 29, 2017
Shell crates arrive, grandstand construction begins at Nathan Benderson Park

USRowing has also announced its roster for the World Rowing Championships.

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Fans of the Thunder and Mustangs will have to wait until Sept. 1 to see their teams play.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2017
Two area football games canceled because of storms

The games were originally postponed to Monday night.

  • East County
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Ava Krug and Liv Hovde. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2017
ODA's Krug wins USTA National Doubles Championship

She partnered with Texas' Liv Hovde to take home the title.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Riverview football tramples Booker in season opener

The Rams scored on each of their possessions before the game was ended.

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Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 08.25.17

Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.

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Both Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will play Monday night.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Weather postpones season opener for two area football teams

Both Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will play Monday night.

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