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Fahd Khair, David Simonov and Jack Goehring play for the Lakewood Ranch Chargers U9 team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2023
As Lakewood Ranch has grown, so has Chargers youth soccer

The organization has brought joy to thousands of soccer players, with more growth ahead.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Rosemary Selke.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rosemary Selke

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore won the girls 800-meter race at the Cougars' track and field district meet.

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The Mustangs greet senior Cassidy McLellan at home plate after a leadoff home run against Bishop Verot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch softball believes in breakthrough as playoffs arrive

The two-time defending state champs are 15-9 in 2023, but the Mustangs say they're capable of more.

  • East County
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ODA boys cross country senior Declan Fiorucci finished 19th overall (16:34.50) at the state meet in 2022.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Declan Fiorucci

The ODA track and field athlete won the 3,200 meter run (9:45.26) at the 2023 Sarasota County Championships April 13.

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Tanner Crump threw a complete-game shutout against Port Charlotte High on April 24.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2023
'Workhorse' pitcher gives Sarasota baseball a lift as playoffs approach

Plus, a look at how other area baseball and softball teams are faring as the regular season concludes.

  • Sarasota
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Junior RJ Salser, junior Carter Westendorf and sophomore Logan Alexander are key pieces for the Cougars.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2023
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse has chance to travel redemption road

The Cougars' potential next two opponents in the regional playoffs beat them in the regular season. They want to strike back.

  • Sarasota
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Dee Donegan said the key to her success is her ability to drive the ball "long and straight."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2023
Rosedale golfer has won 17 of past 20 women's club championships

Bradenton's Dee Donegan said she views the sport as her "happy place."

  • East County
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Sarasota High senior Rocco DePastino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rocco DePastino

The Sarasota High catcher is an energy source in the dugout and hit the game-winning RBI April 24 against Port Charlotte High.

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ODA baseball senior Jack Hobson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Hobson

The ODA baseball senior is hitting .457 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 2023.

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Scott Gutschewski holds up the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 23, 2023
Scott Gutschewski wins 2023 Suncoast Classic in a playoff in Lakewood Ranch

Gutschewski made his birdie putt on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National while Logan McAllister missed.

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The Cardinal Mooney High beach volleyball team captured the SSAC state title April 22 in Orlando.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 23, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball captures SSAC tournament title

The Cougars beat Bradenton Christian School 3-0 in the tournament finals.

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Alex Chiarella walks down the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National after his tee shot. Chiarella shot 3 under par in round three of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic and is 12 under par for the tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 22, 2023
Dougherty holds one stroke lead after Suncoast Classic round three

Six golfers are within three strokes of the lead at Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Mac Meissner shows off his ball and scorecard after round two of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Meissner shot 59 (12 under par) in round two after an even par round one and sits 12 under par for the tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2023
Mac Meissner's 59 highlights second round of 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Meissner scorches the Lakewood Ranch course to become the eighth player to break 60 in Korn Ferry Tour history.

  • East County
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Curtis Luck drives the ball off the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. Luck shot 1 over par during the first round of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2023
Three tied for Suncoast Classic lead after first round

Logan McAllister, Jackson Suber and Patrick Cover all shoot 8-under at the Korn Ferry Tour at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
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Miami special teams Coach Marwan Maalouf and Stone Springman throw up "The U" hand gesture on Springman's visit to the school.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2023
Riverview High kicker commits to Miami after arduous senior season

Stone Springman fought through a broken back to earn a spot with the Hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
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