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Wolf Johnson cleans his racket with alcohol after winning a match at the Sarasota Table Tennis Club on Nov. 7.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota Table Tennis Club prides itself on diversity and competition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Riverview senior cross country runner Elayna Goodman chopped 50 seconds off her personal best time this season, down to 19:07. That is one second off the school record.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
Riverview senior cross country runner's summer work pays off

She slashed about 50 seconds off her personal record this season

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Golf Roundup: 11.09.16
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

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Out-of-Door Academy junior swimmer Martin Baffico shows off his gold medal.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.09.16

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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team opens its season against Riverview at 7:30 at home on Nov. 16. Senior center LaDazhia Williams will try and lead the Mustangs back to the Class 7A state title game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

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The intimidating face of a Dragon Boat stares down opponents on Nov. 5 at the NBP Rowing Festival at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Dragon boat could light your competitive fire

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Lakewood Ranch attacking midfielder Maddison "Gi" Krstec is committed to play at the University of Maryland next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch soccer star attacks with grace and power

The Mustangs' senior captain is committed to Maryland

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All three area teams close out the regular season strong.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2016
East County Football Final 11.04.16

All three area teams close out the regular season strong.

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Playoff-qualifying area teams win their tune-up games; Sarasota, Booker stumble.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 11.04.16

Playoff-qualifying area teams win their tune-up games; Sarasota, Booker stumble.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2016
Riverview takes home bragging rights after beating Sarasota

The Rams have won five-straight games against the Sailors.

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Booker interim coach Dumaka Atkins graduated from the school in 2004 and went to play football at Florida State.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Interim Booker football coach brings discipline to program

He carries with him memories of growing up in and around the school.

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Riverview volleyball freshman Riah Walker had 17 kills and 29 digs in the Rams’ 3-1 win over Dr. Phillips on Oct. 28 in a Class 9A Region 2 semifinal match.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.03.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.03.16

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Cardinal Mooney senior forward Alex Turner scored 48 goals last season and finished fourth in Florida’s Mr. Soccer award voting. He'll look to start the season off well against Clearwater Central Catholic at 7 p.m. at home on Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

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Andre Spivey always dreamed of owning a team because of the pride a team can provide its city.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Tech entrepreneur brings semi-pro basketball to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Lakewood Ranch boys golfer Drew Angelo finished sixth overall at the Class 3A state tournament on Oct. 26. Angelo shot a 74 on consecutive days during the tournament, finishing with a 148.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.02.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.02.16

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