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Senior linebacker Noah Arce finds comfort in junior linebacker Chase Knopf.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2016
'Blank' and blue Braden River seniors take off helmets for last time

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Chase Maasdorp needs to have a strong game against Imagine School for Out-of-Door Academy. File photo.
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  • November 23, 2016
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The top match-ups from around East County.

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East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16
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  • November 22, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

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  • November 18, 2016
Braden River falls in rematch against Venice

The Pirates could not stop the Indians' ground game, again.

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Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

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East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16

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Madison Pack - Sarasota. File photo.
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  • November 17, 2016
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Patrick Skladanowski. File photo.
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  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

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Tomasin Brennan.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Foil your other plans and try Sarasota Fencing Academy and Club

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Riverview sophomore running back Ali Boyce and senior quarterback Mike Welcer share a silly sideline moment.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Unlikely stars emerge for Riverview football

The Rams have assembled their best football team in a decade.

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The Manatee YMCA will host the American Youth Football and American Youth Cheerleading Southeast Regional Championships in Lakewood Ranch from Nov. 17 through Nov. 21.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
Youth football and cheerleading championships come to Lakewood Ranch

The events are expected to bring almost 7,000 people to the area.

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Junior Pablo Vargas scored a hat trick in the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team’s 7-0 road win over Sarasota on Nov. 10. File photos.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.16.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.16.16

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Junior guard Damien Gordon is expected to be a big contributor for the Mustangs this season. Fans will get their first glimpse of the team in the Lakewood Ranch preseason tournament running from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19.
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  • November 16, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

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Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 midfielder Liam Wahlstrom gets control of the ball.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
Premier Sports Campus the big winner in Showcase

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Deshaun Fenwick and Raymond Thomas
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  • November 16, 2016
Braden River football puts trust in running back duo

The two Pirates work together to shake up opponents.

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