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Rams junior James Griffitts (20) wraps up a CAI ballcarrier.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2023
Riverview High football loses to Clearwater Academy International on last-second score

The Rams held a 33-14 lead in the fourth quarter but lost 35-33 after the Knights' comeback.

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Adley Rutschman is the Orioles' catcher and in many ways the soul of the big-league club.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2023
Baltimore Orioles show off long-term plan in 2023

The team might make a fast exit from the postseason — but this year is only the beginning.

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Chad Davis talks with his Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team following an Aug. 28 practice. Davis said he expects the Cougars to be as strong as ever in 2023.
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  • October 11, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball has record-setting season

The Cougars' 18 regular season wins are the most in program history — and they're not done yet.

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Sarasota boys swimmer Luca Simon.
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  • October 11, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luca Simon

The Sarasota High senior boys swimmer wants to lead his team to a state championship four-peat.

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ODA boys cross country junior Kevin Gyurka is the top returnee in East County.
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  • October 10, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Gyurka

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore boys cross country runner is ranked 26th in Class 1A by Athletic.net.

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Alexandre Sicre (25) puts a shot on net against Sarasota Football Club.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2023
LWR Soccer Club's over 50 team isn't telling the same old story

The players on the new team in Lakewood Ranch have the enthusiasm of younger athletes.

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Senior Andrew Scott, junior Vicente Rivera, junior Jonathan Leatt, junior Dylan Johnson and junior Vayle Johnson have the Lakewood Ranch High boys cross country team in the state meet hunt.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys cross-country team makes positive strides

Lakewood Ranch High has a shot at its first team state meet appearance since 2016.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 7, 2023
High school football roundup: Week seven

A light week on the Sarasota and East County schedules was tough for two of the three teams that did play.

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ODA sophomore Allen Clark gets tripped by the Bell Creek defense after a positive gain.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 7, 2023
ODA football falls to Bell Creek Academy at home

After scoring on its opening possession, the Thunder offense was stymied in an 8-6 loss.

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Orion Kerkering was named to the Philadelphia Phillies postseason roster Oct. 3.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2023
Sarasota baseball dad watches son's MLB dreams come true

Todd Kerkering, the emergency manager for the city of Sarasota, was moved to tears at his son Orion Kerkering's debut.

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Alice Bixler will be inducted into the National BMX Hall of Fame on Oct. 7 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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  • October 4, 2023
Sarasota resident to be inducted into National BMX Hall of Fame

Alice Bixler dedicated 50 years of her life to the sport.

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Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 4, 2023
Half the lineups now set for World Champions Cup at The Concession

Team captains say the golfing legends will bring high intensity to the December event in the Lakewood Ranch area.

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Booker High sophomore Kevontay Hugan.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevontay Hugan

The Booker High football sophomore holds offers from Miami, Penn State, South Florida and Maryland.

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Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf freshman is ranked 21st in Class 3A by the FHSAA.

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Denis Jones and Abigail Hite are seniors at Southeast High, attending the Bradenton school for its IB program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area swimmers follow similar paths toward their goals

Abigail Hite and Denis Jones, both state medal contenders, chose Southeast High for their journey.

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