https://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/sports/www.yourobserver.com stories: Sportsen-usMon, 15 Sep 2025 14:40:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/15/knight-resigns-cardinal-mooney-volleyball-coach-resigns/Jack NelsonMon, 15 Sep 2025 14:40:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/15/knight-resigns-cardinal-mooney-volleyball-coach-resigns/Allan Knight resigned as Cardinal Mooney head volleyball coach after a 6-5 start to the 2025 season.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/riverview-volleyball-off-nice-start/Jack NelsonThu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/riverview-volleyball-off-nice-start/Riverview girls' volleyball celebrates after winning a point during a Sept. 4 match against Bradenton Christian. The Rams are off to a winning start in their 2025 campaign.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/10/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-noah-chieffo/Jack NelsonWed, 10 Sep 2025 08:30:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/10/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-noah-chieffo/Noah Chieffo starred early and often for Riverview in its high-scoring affair with Palmetto on Sept. 5, 2025.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/04/sarasota-quarterback-stays-true-to-himself/Jack NelsonThu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/04/sarasota-quarterback-stays-true-to-himself/Sarasota junior quarterback Hudson West eyes the field before attempting a pass against Braden River.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/03/booker-high-grand-opening-field-house/Ian SwabyWed, 03 Sep 2025 13:45:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/03/booker-high-grand-opening-field-house/The opening of the field house coincided with the home game on Aug. 29.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/02/sportswriter-back-among-palms/Jack NelsonTue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/02/sportswriter-back-among-palms/https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/21/brad-knight-defend-sarasota-city-championship-title/Michael HarrisThu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/21/brad-knight-defend-sarasota-city-championship-title/2024 Sarasota City Championship winner Brad Knight and his girlfriend, Paige Reichenberger, pose with the trophy after winning the 49th annual event at Bobby Jones Golf Club.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/14/kickoff-classic-games-reveal-where-teams-stand/Vinnie PortellThu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/14/kickoff-classic-games-reveal-where-teams-stand/Cardinal Mooney receiver Kymistrii Young had a breakout performance in last year's Kickoff Classic preseason game against Booker with three touchdowns.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/13/cardinal-mooney-volleyball-sights-state-tournament/Vinnie PortellWed, 13 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/13/cardinal-mooney-volleyball-sights-state-tournament/Setter Layla Larrick is one of a few key returners who expect Cardinal Mooney volleyball to make another run deep into the postseason.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-jake-macdonald/Vinnie PortellTue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-jake-macdonald/Sarasota High senior Jake MacDonald wants to win a state championship this fall after finishing 10th overall at the Class 3A state championship in 2024.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/07/top-high-school-football-transfers-sarasota/Vinnie PortellThu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/07/top-high-school-football-transfers-sarasota/Booker quarterback Joel Morris will be without one of his top targets from last year after receiver Tyree Mannings Jr. transferred to Venice.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/07/high-school-games-to-watch-fall-sarasota/Vinnie PortellThu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/07/high-school-games-to-watch-fall-sarasota/Fans won't want to miss any of Cardinal Mooney's home football games in what should be a fun 2025 season.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/06/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-sydney-mullen/Vinnie PortellWed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/06/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-sydney-mullen/Sarasota High junior Sydney Mullen is learning how to play libero for a new-look Sailors volleyball team.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/31/local-gymnasts-circus-flair-win-gold/Vinnie PortellThu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/31/local-gymnasts-circus-flair-win-gold/Erik Deubler used to shake until he cried from lifting his partners in gymnastics, but has stuck with the sport to become a national champion alongside partner Arina Kosakovskyy.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/30/top-prep-football-players-to-watch-sarasota/Vinnie PortellWed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/30/top-prep-football-players-to-watch-sarasota/Booker High junior receivers Dylan Wester and Tyren Wortham (2) chest bump after a Wester touchdown against Cardinal Mooney High.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/29/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-grayson-martin/Vinnie PortellTue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/29/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-grayson-martin/Riverview senior center Grayson Martin will lead the Rams' offensive line this fall.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/24/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-patrick-drymon/Vinnie PortellThu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/24/sarasota-athlete-of-the-week-patrick-drymon/Sarasota High rising senior Patrick Drymon went 7-for-17 at a national tournament this summer to earn All-Tournament Team honors.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/24/former-riverview-pitcher-dunedin/Vinnie PortellThu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/24/former-riverview-pitcher-dunedin/Karson Ligon was drafted with the No. 262 overall pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth round of the MLB Draft on July 14.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/sarasota-paradise-playoff-loss/Vinnie PortellTue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/sarasota-paradise-playoff-loss/Paradise players Owen Barnett, Andres Freire and Jeffrey White helped lead the team to a division championship this season, but might not return in 2026.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/18/female-athletes-opportunities/Vinnie PortellFri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/18/female-athletes-opportunities/Sarasota softball dog-piled in the pitcher's circle after securing the final out against Riverview Sumner on May 15.