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Riverview High girls soccer sophomore Rachel Paule.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Paule

The Riverview High girls soccer junior has three goals and seven points in five games in 2023-2024.

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Brett Quigley earned a spot on Team USA and a chance to face the World's best PGA Champions Tour golfers at The Concession.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2023
Brett Quigley elevates his game to earn Team USA spot

Champions Tour player Brett Quigley was the final addition to the six-member Team USA for the World Champions Cup at The Concession Golf Club.

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Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Isaiah Allen.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Allen

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball sophomore is averaging 18 points per game through three games.

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ESPN's Andy North said he is looking forward to seeing the course at The Concession Golf Club for the first time in person at the World Champions Cup.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2023
ESPN's Andy North shares thoughts on inaugural World Champions Cup

The two-time U.S. Open champ will be part of ESPN's coverage of the event, held Dec. 7, 8 and 10 at The Concession Golf Club.

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Robert Karlsson said he's expecting to be challenged by the three-team format of the World Champions Cup, held Dec. 7-10 at The Concession Golf Club.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 3, 2023
Robert Karlsson brings his analytical eye to World Champions Cup

The golfer known as "The Scientist" will play for Team Europe against Team USA and Team International.

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The Cardinal Mooney football team is headed to the Class 1S state championship game.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 2, 2023
Cardinal Mooney football earns trip to state championship game

The Cougars defeated North Florida Christian 41-14 in a Class 1S state semifinal on Friday night.

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Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Michael Valentino transferred to the program from Charlotte High for the 2023 season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2023
Cardinal Mooney, Booker football teams claw way to state semifinals

With wins Friday night, the Cougars and Tornadoes will find themselves in their respective state championship games.

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Former SMA rifle shooter Mary Tucker, now at West Virginia University, won the individual smallbore national title and was named the Most Outstanding Performer at the 2024 NCAA Division I Rifle National Championship.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2023
Collegiate winter sports athletes represent Sarasota area well

TKTKKTPlus, a former area coach turns a struggling college program around in year one.

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Booker High senior wide receiver Josiah Booker.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Josiah Booker

The Booker High football senior helped his team to a 38-32 win over Bishop Verot High in the regional finals Nov. 24.

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The Manatee Admirals hockey team combines players from Lakewood Ranch High and Parrish Community High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2023
High school ice hockey in Florida still on ice

However, the Manatee Admirals team gives students the chance to experience similar opportunities.

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Brandin Galloway is a freshman on the Braden River High boys soccer team.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Brandin Gallaway

The Braden River High boys soccer freshman has three goals in three games for the 3-0 Pirates.

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Braden River junior Marcus Schade shoots over Lakewood Ranch senior Trey Holweger (24) during the 2022-23 season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2023
After 2022-23 breakout season, Braden River boys basketball wants more

Head Coach Dwight Gilmer's Pirates believe they have a district title in their sights.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 25, 2023
High school football roundup: FHSAA regional finals

Two Sarasota-area teams advanced to the state semifinals Friday night, while one saw its season end.

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The Cardinal Mooney defensive front digs in against Lakeland Christian prior to a snap.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2023
Playoff football tests ahead for Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Booker

A breakdown of all three programs' matchups and what each must to do advance to the state semifinals.

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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 22, 2023
Resident golfers discount quadrupled for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Sarasota officials pressed the Bobby Jones course management company to increase the greens fees discount for city residents from 10% to 40%.

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