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Braden River running back Raymond Thomas rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown in his return to the gridiron Aug. 26.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River running back snaps back to form in opener.

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The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Tampa Jesuit 39-3 in its season opener Aug. 25.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2016
Tigers rush past Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team stumbled in its season opener Aug. 25.

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Annie Shaw contributed 16 assists, four aces and four digs in Cardinal Mooney's victory versus Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Volleyball Roundup: East County squads post victories

The Braden River and Cardinal Mooney volleyball teams both notched wins Aug. 23.

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  • August 25, 2016
Mustang golfers swing past Manta Rays

Lakewood Ranch girls golf team posts second win of the season.

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Margo Schnapf led the Rams with 12 kills and five digs.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Rams volleyball holds off rival Sailors

Riverview defeated Sarasota 3-0 in its home opener Aug. 24.

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Sarasota center Madison Pack plans to attend Columbia University.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
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Pair of basketball players and a softball player announce college intentions.

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After riding the bench last season, Mike Welcer landed Riverview High's starting quarterback job for his senior season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Riverview quarterback puts team first

Rather than just being a backup quarterback last season, Mike Welcer changed positions to help benefit the team.

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Booker running back Jamal Benson will look to light up the scoreboard when the Tornadoes host Riverview in their season opener Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
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Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

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Braden River's Craivon Koonce and Raymond Thomas celebrate during the Pirates 38-10 Kickoff Classic victory versus River Ridge Aug. 19. (courtesy McKenzie Moritz)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Ready to pass the time with high school football?

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After switching from wide receiver to defensive back last season, Braden River junior Tyrone Collins has received nine scholarship offers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
Tyrone Collins becoming hottest corner in town

Pirates' junior cornerback racks up nine major college football scholarship offers.

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ODA senior Greta Holland tallied 15 digs to lead the Thunder volleyball team to a 3-0 preseason victory versus Southeast Aug. 18.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

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Lakewood Ranch senior Ande McDonald will lead the Mustangs in their season opener against Riverview Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
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The Riverview High volleyball team opened its season victorious Aug. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 23, 2016
Riverview volleyball opens season with win

The Rams defeated the Gulf Coast HEAT 3-0 Aug. 22.

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Riverview volleyball captain Margo Schnapf, pictured in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the U.S. Senate, was one of two girls from Florida chosen to participate in Girls Nation. (courtesy)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
Rams outside hitter Margo Schnapf juggles responsibility

Riverview volleyball captain was one of two girls chosen to represent Florida at Girls Nation, in Washington, D.C.

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