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Lakewood Ranch, wearing pink jerseys, lines up against Venice High. The Mustangs would lose 61-7. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2021
East County football roundup: 10.01.21

East County football roundup: 10.01.21

  • East County
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  • October 1, 2021
Rams football extends win streak against Sailors

Riverview has now won 10 straight games against rival Sarasota

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Savannah Yoder.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 29, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Savannah Yoder

The Sarasota Christian volleyball player had 42 assists against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday.

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Tyler Pack has been a strong second option in the passing game at Sarasota High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 29, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Underrated fall athletes get the spotlight

There are plenty of strong seasons happening at Sarasota high schools.

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Kevin Everhart.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Everhart

The Lakewood Ranch junior running back scored six touchdowns against West Boca Raton High on Sept. 24

  • East County
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Mustangs senior Tim Williamson considers his putting strategy on the No. 1 hole at River Strand Golf Club. Williamson would finish the round at even par (72).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2021
Talent of Mustangs boys golf runs deep

Returnees, freshmen and new-to-area players has Lakewood Ranch's golf squad rolling.

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 24, 2021
Pirates football stays undefeated thanks to strong defense, running game

Braden River was without its starting quarterback but hung on to beat Bishop Moore High

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High football dominates West Boca Raton High

The Mustangs beat the Bulls 59-12 to get back in the win column

  • East County
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Wyatt Plattner.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 22, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Wyatt Plattner

The Cardinal Mooney senior boys golfer took medalist honors at the Crutchfield/Hawkins Invitational.

  • Sarasota
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The Cougars players had an on-court chat following their three-set loss to Calvary Christian on Tuesday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 22, 2021
Mooney volleyball is learning from its stumbles

The Cougars had too many hitting errors to beat Calvary Christian on Tuesday, but the match can be a learning moment

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Bryan Kearse.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Bryan Kearse

The Braden River High wide receiver had a huge game against Southeast High

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.17.21
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2021
East County football roundup: 09.17.21

Braden River High moves to 2-0 while Lakewood Ranch High stumbles at home

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 17, 2021
Rams football extends winning streak to three games

Riverview defeated Sebring High with a long fourth-quarter touchdown run

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Don Bickel, Doreen Clyne, Beth Turconi and Angela Long were named to the 2021 Team USA dragon boat rosters. Fellow NBP Dragons paddler Mandy Kendall Boyers was also named to Team USA.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 17, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Paddlers named to Team USA feel honored despite event cancellation

The paddlers are also excited for the Club Crew Championships in October.

  • East County
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Parker Severs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 16, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Parker Severs

The Lakewood Ranch freshman boys golfer took medalist honors at the Riverview Invitational on Sept. 11.

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