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High school football roundup: Aug. 30
Cardinal Mooney High (2-0) won 35-6 over the Community School of Naples (0-2) at home. Sophomore running back Connail Jackson had 11 carries for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Junior quarterback Devin Mignery and senior athlete Marcus Galloway had one rushing touchdown each. The Cougars also blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. The Cougars will next hit the road to play Chamberlain High (2-0) at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6.
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix celebrates 40 years on new race dates in September
The 40th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix, presented by Visit Sarasota County, will take place on Sept. 13-15 off Lido Beach, kicking off with a Pit Party in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot. Highlighting the Pit Party from 6-10 p.m. will be Nashville country artist Andy Velo. The three-day Grand...
Sarasota dragon boat team travels in Italy to compete on world stage
EMILIA-ROMAGNA, Italy — One club of Sarasota dragon boat racers has paddled its way to the biggest competition in the sport's modern history. This week, Nathan Benderson Park Paddling sent 72 athletes to Ravenna, Italy, to compete at the 14th Annual Club Crew World Championships from Sept. 3-9. And...
Paralympian Paul Schulte going for the gold again
BRADENTON, Fla. — It’s hot. And it’s getting hotter by the minute. But Paul Schulte presses on. He was done with wheelchair basketball. After three Paralympics appearances, Paul had retired from competition. But there was just something about the tug of the red, white and blue that pulled him back in.
Local Racers Offer Takes On Upcoming Milestone Sarasota Event, Date Change And More
Long-known for producing notable offshore racers such as the late Joey Gratton and Billy Glueck, Sarasota, Fla., will take center stage next month when the American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship Series resumes. The Sarasota Powerboat Grand is set for September 13-15 and will celebrate its 40th anniversary this time around.
Sarasota football alums primed to make an impact on Saturdays
As the college football season kicks off this weekend — for 99% of teams, at least — thoughts turn to our local alumni, many of whom will be suiting up on Saturdays this fall. Here are some players to watch as the season gets going. Jaron Glover, Michigan...
Sarasota High football shuts down Braden River High
Sarasota High freshman quarterback Hudson West throws a pass to junior Scotty Wells. Sarasota High freshman Ravon Roberts takes a wide receiver reverse against Braden River High. Braden River High sophomore Freedom McDaniel races to the end zone after picking up a Sarasota High fumble. Braden River senior quarterback Lucas...
Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football league being remembered by former coach and league president
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - From 1960 through 2018 the Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football league was know as one of the best in the state of Florida. Many local youths began playing football here in games every weekend in the fall. These games were special because the league was very inclusive.
#10 IMG Academy DUELS #17 Bergen Catholic in the Battle at the Beach
#10 IMG Academy DUELS #17 Bergen Catholic in the Battle at the Beach. Highlights of No. 10 IMG Academy's (Bradenton, FL) 27-14 win over No. 17 Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ) in the Battle at the Beach. #imgacademy #bergencatholic #maxpreps #florida #newjersey #highschoolfootball #football Subscribe to the MaxPreps Channel HERE: http://t.maxpreps.com/2hXSt37 Watch Entertaining Highlights on MaxPreps HERE: http://t.maxpreps.com/1w08iEq Follow MaxPreps on Twitter HERE: http://t.maxpreps.com/2c3Q2c8 Like MaxPreps on Facebook HERE: http://t.maxpreps.com/2hXU091 Follow MaxPreps on Instagram HERE: http://t.maxpreps.com/2hXMye6 Get the MaxPreps app for iPhone & iPad! Click HERE: http://t.maxpreps.com/1KQHiFj.
Father-And-Son Stancombe Team To Compete Again In Sarasota
Though they earn won’t points for their efforts, Micheal Stancombe and his 77-year-old father, George, will run their 36-foot Peppers Racing/Yardarm Marine Products Skater Powerboats catamaran powered by Mercury Racing 500R outboard engines with the 450R Factory Stock class during the upcoming Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. The team debuted the out-of-spec—at least until the 2025 season—36-footer earlier this month at the Midwest Challenge event in Sheboygan, Wis.
Making the switch: Once a quarterback, Alex Diaz now at home on Booker's offensive line
SARASOTA — Alex Diaz turned down the leading man part for a supporting role. Opted to step away from in front of the camera for a comfortable spot in the background. For two seasons, Diaz played the most important position in team sports. For two seasons, he was the quarterback of a football team, first the Sarasota Sailors, followed by the Booker Tornadoes, meaning he was front and center for the good, and the bad, from fans. ...
Offshore Racing Youth Movement Continuing In Sarasota With Peyton Riveiro
The daughter of Florida-based Mod V-class racer Pete Riviero of The Firm team, 18-year-old Peyton Riveiro will make her offshore racing debut alongside veteran throttleman Julian Maldonado in the Bracket 700 class during the upcoming Powerboat P1-produced Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. Riveiro and Maldonado, the throttleman for the defending Super Stock-class world champion Jackhammer team, will run a 22-foot Activator with a Mercury Racing 300R outboard engine in the class.
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