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Ryan McMahon signs with the University of Louisville on April 23, 2015.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Cardinal Mooney alumnus shows off shooting skills at Louisville

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

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East County sports roundup: 02.02.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

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Michael Bush II.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

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Hayley Walding.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

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Zahodri Jackson, coach Todd Johnson and Vince Sellers, Jr. Photo courtesy Jay Lorenz.
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  • February 1, 2017
Sarasota 2017 National Signing Day roundup

Sarasota 2017 National Signing Day roundup

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East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup

East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup

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Hunter Reed.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler has eyes on redemption

After falling ill just before the 2016 regionals, unable to cut weight, he is ready for another opportunity.

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Brooke Storer and her No. 9 sportsman car.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Right time to feel power of DeSoto Speedway

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Deoni Cason.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

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Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

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The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team won its fifth-straight Class 5A District 8 title on Friday, defeating Riverview 8-0. Photo courtesy Susan Misiura and Donna Puhalovich.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer wins district title

It is the team's fifth-consecutive district title.

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Shelby Ernst won the High School Novice Lightweight event with a time of 7:51. Photo courtesy the Sarasota Scullers.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2017
Sarasota Scullers win gold, silver at Southern Sprints

26 rowers set new personal records at the event.

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Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 27, 2017
The Out-of-Door Academy tennis player thrives at USTA National tournament

She is one-half of the doubles title team and finished as runner-up for the singles title.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 27, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17

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