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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2015
ODA boys, Sarasota girls win matches

The ODA boys golf team and the Sarasota girls golf team both won their respective matches Aug. 26, at Serenoa Golf Club.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2015
SCS opens season with wins

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team posted 3-0 victories versus Seffner Christian and Port Charlotte.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2015
Lakewood Ranch player shows strength on the field

Lakewood Ranch High senior running back earned Iron Mustangs status during the offseason after clearing four 300-pound lifts.

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Wide receiver Trevor Losada is one of the Mustangs top players to watch this season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2015
Football Preview: Lakewood Ranch

After finishing 6-3 last season, Lakewood Ranch is looking to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2015
Learning Curve

Sarasota High junior defensive lineman Gerome Howard has only been playing football for two years.

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Josh Booker celebrates a first down during last season's rivalry game at Riverview.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2015
Football Preview: Sarasota High

Football Preview: Sarasota High

  • Sarasota
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Spencer Carter plays safety and running back for Booker High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2015
Leaving a Mark

Booker High senior safety Spencer Carter hopes to bring a district championship back to Booker for the first time since 2007.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 21, 2015
Registration upcoming for BRLL

Registration will be held Aug. 28 (6-8 p.m.) and Aug. 29 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Sept. 4 (6-8 p.m.) and Sept. 5 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 21, 2015
BRSC registration underway

Registration for the Braden River Soccer Club fall recreational season is now open.

  • East County
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Junior libero Sam Norden served up four aces Aug. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2015
Riverview opens preseason with wins

The Riverview High volleyball team posted wins versus Lemon Bay and North Port Aug. 18 and Aug. 19.

  • Sarasota
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Nikki Yanez won her first national tittle Aug. 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2015
Local girls wins USTA National Championship

Sarasota resident Nikki Yanez won the Girls 12 USTA National Championship Aug. 2 through Aug. 8, in Georgia.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River quarterback Jacob Huesman helped lead Braden River to its first district title last season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2015
Signal Caller

In his first season starting under center, Braden River quarterback Jacob Huesman helped lead the Pirates to a perfect regular season.

  • East County
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Running back Jaylin Austin rushed for 594 yards on 84 carries.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2015
Football Preview: Braden River High

After posting a perfect regular season in 2014, Braden River looks to build on last season's historic success.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
Familiar Focus

After spending last year at Booker, safety Vince Sellers Jr. is looking to make a name for himself at his father’s alma mater.

  • Sarasota
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Quarterback Dominic Caldwell is one of Riverview's top players to watch this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
Football Preview: Riverview High

After failing to win a district game last season, the Rams are looking to get back to the playoffs for only the second time in seven years.

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