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John Rivera Jr., now signed to the Brooks Beast Track Club, is ranked in the top 50 in the world in the 800-meter. Here he is at the 2021 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Championships, where he placed fifth in the 800-meter (1:48.45).
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 9, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High alum John Rivera Jr. now runs as a professional

The 800-meter specialist signed with the Brooks Beasts Track Club in January.

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Cardinal Mooney's Tommy Bury wrestles in the 106-pound class at Cardinal Mooney's meet with Booker High in Booker High's auditorium on Jan. 30. Bury won the match by fall.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 6, 2025
Cardinal Mooney wrestling takes to the mat

The Cougars new wrestling program kicked off this year with a boys and girls team.

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Junior Paisley Binswanger has been a dominant force for the Sarasota High girls varsity basketball team this season.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 5, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Paisley Binswanger

The junior guard led Sarasota High in scoring this season.

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Lakewood Ranch High junior Gabriel Lara proved to be the difference maker in the Mustangs' 6A District 11 title win over Parrish Community High Jan. 29, scoring twice in the second half.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 5, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Gabriel Lara

The Lakewood Ranch High junior scored two goals in the Mustangs' district title win over Parrish Community High.

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New Riverview High football Head Coach Mark Cristiani embraces Da'Marcus Abner (left) and Dont'a Aber on the sideline in 2022.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 5, 2025
Setting Riverview High on the right path

New Riverview football Head Coach Mark Cristiani looks to lead the Rams with respect.

  • Sarasota
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TOPSoccer player Warren Cannon receives advice from LECOM volunteer Hunter Salisbury. Every player in the TOPSoccer program is assigned a personal buddy.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 4, 2025
Braden River's TOPSoccer program is a sanctuary for participants all to enjoy

The recreational soccer program has been serving children with disabilities since 2007.

  • East County
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Grant McCray #58 of the San Francisco Giants returns to the dugout during the Giants game at Oracle Park on August 14, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 2, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High alum enters his biggest season with Giants

After making his MLB debut last August, Grant McCray looks to solidify his role with the San Francisco Giants this spring.

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Booker High junior J.P. Lattimore has emerged as a leader this season on the boys varsity basketball team.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 30, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: J.P. Lattimore

The junior forward is leading Booker High in scoring this season.

  • Sarasota
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Payton Mangay-Ayam helped propel the Braden River High girls varsity weightlifting team to its third straight title with individual wins in the 154-pound weight class at the Class 2A District 12 meet on Jan. 23.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 29, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Payton Mangay-Ayam

Braden River junior helps weightlifting team win its third consecutive Class 3A District 12 title.

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Bogdan Godlevskyi, a sophomore forward at Lakewood Ranch, drives to the basket against Braden River's Charlie Wilson on Jan. 21. Godlevskyi scored a season high 11 points in the game, which Lakewood Ranch lost 65-45.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 29, 2025
Playoffs look like tough prospect for high school basketball teams

The Braden River High Pirates' win over the Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs on Jan. 21 shows they are on an upward trajectory.

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Sarasota High senior Aaron Clark (left) and junior Oliver Boyle work on defensive rotations during practice.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 28, 2025
Sarasota teams get ready to tip-off in district tournaments

How will Sarasota's teams fare in the boys and girls district tournaments next week?

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Former Riverview High baseball coach and athletic director Larry Altier had a massive impact on the baseball community of Sarasota. His life will be celebrated with a Naval service on Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 28, 2025
Sarasota area legend left his mark on the field

Longtime Riverview High baseball coach and athletic director Larry Altier leaves behind a legacy that will live on long beyond his passing.

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Breast cancer survivor Nadia McConville of Washington state (back), steers the Water Warriors boat. McConville made the switch from paddling to steering after undergoing shoulder and hip replacement surgeries as a result of her cancer.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 28, 2025
Nathan Benderson Park hosts unique dragon boat festival

Hundreds of cancer survivors gathered at Nathan Benderson Park for Unleash the Dragons.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Surge Rugby Club gather together during halftime of its home match against the Lakeland Lancers on Jan. 18. Sarasota won 17-7.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 23, 2025
Popularity growth of rugby has attracted strong local response

The Sarasota Rugby Club is back in 2025 with a new home in Ridge Wood Heights.

  • Sarasota
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Senior Ava Kozicky led the Sarasota High girls lacrosse team in scoring last season with 77 goals.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 22, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The senior attacker is primed for another massive season for the Sarasota High girls lacrosse team.

  • Sarasota
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