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The Riverview High volleyball team will play Manatee for the Class 8A-District 6 title Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2015
Rams advance to title game

The Riverview High volleyball team is headed to the district championship for the first time since 2006.

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Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea train together five days a week at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2015
Ellenton skaters form the perfect pair

Pairs figure skaters Tarah Kayne and Danny O’Shea will represent the United States at the 2015 Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 23 through Oct. 25, in Milwaukee, Wisc.

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Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams already has received 15 scholarship offers.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2015
Full-court pressure

Lakewood Ranch junior LaDazhia Williams has received 15 scholarship offers from top programs.

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Braden River running back Raymond Thomas carried the ball 23 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2015
Braden River remains unbeaten

The Braden River High football team beat Venice 30-20 in Class 7A-District 11 action Oct. 16.

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Braden River linebacker Paul Wiggins
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 8

Braden River remains unbeaten while Cardinal Mooney clinches a playoff spot.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2015
Inspiration Academy to host Spirit Run

Inspiration Academy will host its first Spirit Run 5K and one mile Mummy Walk Oct. 24.

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Travis Brazil and Isaac Weintraub train together six days a week at Red Tiger Martial Arts in Sarasota.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2015
Local fighters prepare for Olympic size battle

Red Tiger Martial Artists Isaac Weintraub and Travis Brazil have both garnered national attention after winning multiple elite level competitions.

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The Riverview High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory versus Sarasota Oct. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2015
Local rivals Serve up a Cure

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 in their annual Pink Match Oct. 14.

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Sarasota Christian's Cheyenne Miller sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2015
Lady Blazers top Lady Cougars

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Cardinal Mooney 3-1 Oct. 13.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved its record to 89-18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 13, 2015
Lakewood swings to county crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its eighth-consecutive Manatee County Championship Oct. 10.

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Kendall Johnson
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 7

The Riverview High and ODA football teams both posted wins Oct. 9.

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Areon Green scored Riverview's first touchdown on a 10-yard run in the first quarter.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2015
Rams celebrate Homecoming with win

The Riverview High football team won its second game of the season Oct. 9.

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Kendall Johnson
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 7

ODA scored 25 unanswered points to post its second win of the season.

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Kylie Toler
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.15.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.15.15

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  • October 9, 2015
Football players suspended following altercation

Seven football players, two from Braden River and five from North Port, have been suspended for the remainder of the regular season.

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