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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 2, 2022
ODA football runs over Oasis High

The Thunder beat the Sharks 51-29 in Head Coach Rob Hollway's home debut to move to 2-0.

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Booker quarterback Will Carter Jr. is sacked by Mooney senior Jack MacKinnon, exposing Carter's shoulder pads. Both defense were in top form. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 1, 2022
Mooney, Booker football teams showcase dominant defenses in week one

While the teams' offensive performances left coaches wanting more, the strong defensive play is a good omen for the rest of 2022.

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Daris Rodriguez is in her first year as head coach of the Sarasota High volleyball program. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2022
New coach rebuilds Sailors volleyball with sense of community

Daris Rodriguez said her team must build better bonds before they can start winning consistently. Plus, a look at other area teams.

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Michaela Mattes. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Sharks girls swimmer took gold at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Honolulu.

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Marissa Krone is a junior girls golfer at Parrish Community High but lives in the East County area. This season, she'll be joined on the team by her sister, freshman Maya Krone. (File photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2022
The East County non-football fall sports outlook

Once again, the Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of intriguing athletes to watch in golf, volleyball, swimming and cross-country in 2022.

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Courtney Kawcak (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Courtney Kawcak

The Braden River High senior is an impact setter on the volleyball team.

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Lakewood Ranch High senior running back Kevin Everhart moves a pile of Lemon Bay tackles to score a touchdown. The Mustangs' game against the Manta Rays would be canceled because of lightning. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch running back ready to roll, if lightning doesn't get in the way

Running back Kevin Everhart scores for Lakewood Ranch before season-opener cancelled by lightning in first quarter.

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High school football roundup: Week one. (File photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2022
High school football roundup: Week one

Cardinal Mooney High and Booker High played a tight game while other area schools were involved in blowouts.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2022
Cardinal Mooney football wins defensive slugfest against Booker

The Cougars took an early 10-0 lead on the Tornadoes and held on to win 10-9 at home.

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The Lakewood Ranch football game against Lemon Bay High on Thursday night was canceled because of lightning in the middle of the first quarter. Senior Kevin Everhart scored a goal-line touchdown before then. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High football game canceled because of lighting

The game, which was a home game against Lemon Bay High, will not be rescheduled.

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Charles Brantley (0) intercepts a pass against Michigan. The former Riverview defensive back is a big part of the Spartan's defensive plan. (Photo courtesy of Michigan State Athletics)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2022
As college football begins, a bumper crop of area alumni to watch on the gridiron

Sarasota has infused a lot of talent into the NCAA ranks over the years. The 2022 group is no different.

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Rachel Chambers. (Courtesy photo.)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Chambers

The Sarasota triathlete was the top female finisher at the 2022 Top Gun Triathlon held Aug. 6 in St. Petersburg.

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Andrea Dietz.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch High senior and North Florida commit led the volleyball team with 10 kills Aug. 20 in its 3-0 home win over Wharton High.

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Siesta Key's Benjamin Aguilar competed at the 2023 U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
Siesta Key junior gymnast showcases athleticism, grace at U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Benjamin Aguilar finished 12th All-Around in the Junior Men's 16 division of the event, which was held Aug. 18-21 at Tampa's Amalie Arena.

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ODA Head Coach Rob Hollway says getting players from the school's baseball team has injected a winning culture into the football program. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 23, 2022
Thunder football hopes for better health and more fun in 2022

Head Football Coach Rob Hollway has more depth and size on his 2022 roster.

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