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Lakewood Ranch's Parker Severs, Preston Severs, Josh Orgen, AJ Hovermale, Henry Burbee, and Coach Dave Frantz celebrated a fifth-place finish at the FHSAA state tournament. (Courtesy photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2022
Mustangs boys golf surprise with fifth-place finish at state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High's boys golf team saves its best performance for the state championship match.

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Chris McComas, Cecilia Torres and Kelly Harmon have fun with cornhole. (Photo by Lori Sax)
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  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 16, 2022
New app connects Ranchers to their favorite sports and each other

Chris and Jessi McComas of MVP Sports and Social are launching a new app connecting Lakewood Ranchers to all things sports and social.

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Esteban Benjoud. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Esteban Benjoud

The Braden River High freshman had four points in his first varsity game Nov. 8, helping the Pirates to a 6-0 win over Bayshore High.

  • East County
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High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2022
High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals

Two Sarasota teams advanced, setting the stage for a rivalry rematch next week.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2022
Sarasota High football wins first playoff game in 18 years

The Sailors defeated Manatee High 30-20 on the road Friday night.

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Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: It is now or never for Sarasota football teams

With the playoffs beginning this week, here's a look at each team's chances and the players who could decide the games.

  • Sarasota
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Daniel Keegan, Elias Corn, Drew Vanden Heuvel, Evan Keogh, Luca Simon and Bogdan Zverev were part of the Sailors boys swim team's three-peat at states. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota High boys swim team captures third-consecutive team title at FHSAA state meet

The Sailors collected three individual gold medals on their way to their third title in a row.

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Strale Gole. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Strale Gole

The Sarasota High senior scored a goal in the Sailors boys soccer team's 4-1 win over Booker on Tuesday.

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Former Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer player Gi Krstec, a senior at FAU, was named the CUSA Midfielder of the Year on Nov. 1. (Courtesy photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
East County alumni make their mark in college

Lakewood Ranch High, Braden River High and The Out-of-Door Academy all have alumni doing big things at the next level.

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Addison Dempsey; Alec Miller (File photos)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
Riverview golfer wins state title; Sarasota, Mooney runners finish second

Moe takes a one-stroke advantage in shortened tournament. Miller and Dempsey grab state runner-up titles.

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Addison Sauickie, Bailey O'Regan and Gracie Weyant were individual gold medalists for the Rams. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2022
Riverview High girls swimming captures second-straight team title at FHSAA state meet

The Rams dominated the meet, winning seven event gold medals in addition to the team title.

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Taryn Nguyen. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Taryn Nguyen

The Braden River High freshman girls golfer qualified for states by finishing sixth (81) at her regional tournament.

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ODA safety Dylan Walker and defensive end Tyler Beck share a hug in the waning moments of the Thunder's 21-0 loss to St. Stephen's. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2022
ODA football hopes 2022 season is not the end of the turnaround

The Thunder will lose 12 players to graduation in 2023 but will return many key players.

  • East County
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High school football roundup: Week 11
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2022
High school football roundup: Week 11

The arrival of November brought a rough week for East County teams, but a strong week for Sarasota teams.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2022
ODA football's chance at unbeaten season ends in SSAC semifinals

The Thunder lost 21-0 to rival St. Stephen's Episcopal at home Friday.

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