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Joseph Constantin puts a shot on net during a Manatee Ball Hockey League game.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Ball hockey league takes its shot in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee Ball Hockey League is currently holding its first adult season and is preparing for its second youth season.

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Riverview senior midfielder Luke Spycher clears the ball down the field.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Rams boys soccer refuses to lose — or even allow a goal

Riverview has conceded just one goal this season and it came on a penalty kick

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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Franklin Liriano hits a layup against ODA.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2021
New Cardinal Mooney boys basketball coach guides team to hot start

The Cougars are 5-0 after a big win against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday

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Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler Ranson Coons said he's been working on his cardio every night for an hour in preparation for this season.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High's star senior wrestler is motivated to finish his career strong

Lakewood Ranch High's Ranson Coons works late into the night for a state championship run

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Caroline King.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline King

The Riverview High girls basketball senior had 14 points and six rebounds against Brooks DeBartolo High on Tuesday

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Junior Aaliyah Capers is playing some guard for the Pirates in 2021 after exclusively playing in the paint her first two seasons.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2021
Braden River girls basketball is staying the course

Despite losing star O'Mariah Gordon to graduation, the Pirates expect the program's success to continue

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Rams sophomore quarterback Jeremiah Dawson throws a touchdown pass to senior Jaron Glover in the third quarter.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riverview football heads into offseason having taken 'a good step'

The Rams lost in the second round of the playoffs to Venice High, but made progress this season

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Sophomore Elias Corn, junior Liam Heary, senior Cole Firlie, sophomore Luca Simon, senior William Shoemaker, junior Drew Vanden Heuvel and junior Evan Keogh are members of the Class 4A champion Sarasota High swim team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2021
Sarasota boys, Riverview girls capture 4A swimming titles

The Rams had individual winners while the Sailors relied on their depth

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Braden River lost 49-9 to the Tampa Jesuit Tigers.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2021
Pirates football eliminated by Tampa Jesuit

Braden River lost 49-9 to the Tigers.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 19, 2021
Rams football eliminated by Venice

Riverview made costly mistakes in a 56-14 loss

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Senior running back Jay'den Birch (8) and the Rams will need to control the game on the ground in order to give their defense a rest against Venice on Friday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2021
Riverview welcomes playoff rematch with rival Venice

The winner will advance to the third round of the Class 8A playoffs next week

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Riverview football advances in FHSAA playoffs
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2021
Riverview football advances in FHSAA playoffs

Cardinal Mooney was shut out by Bishop Verot on the road

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2021
Braden River football beats Countryside to stay alive in playoffs

The Pirates used big plays to put away the Cougars 30-16

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Cardinal Mooney seniors Avery Beach, Luke Labriola, Patrik McGrath and Jenna Santiago signed with colleges on Wednesday. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2021
Sarasota, East County athletes sign with colleges

The 2021-2022 signing period started Wednesday.

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The Riverview defense, here stuffing a Sebring pass play, has been consistent, but Coach Josh Smithers would like the unit to force more turnovers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2021
Riverview, Mooney face challenges in football playoffs

The Rams and Cougars will both hit the road Friday for their first-round games.

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