https://www.yourobserver.com/news/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/Jack NelsonMon, 15 Sep 2025 14:40:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/15/knight-resigns-cardinal-mooney-volleyball-coach/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/15/rob-hollway-thriving-oda-football-ceo/Jack NelsonMon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/15/rob-hollway-thriving-oda-football-ceo/Hollway oversees a practice during fall 2025. Under the fourth-year coach, ODA has never finished shy of the SSAA state semifinals in three completed seasons.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/09/local-doctor-world-rowing-regatta/Jack NelsonTue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/09/local-doctor-world-rowing-regatta/Dr. Sara Simmons, Hand and Wrist Specialist at Coastal Orthopedics, poses for a photo. The former elite rower is heading to the World Rowing Masters Regatta this week.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/03/junior-starring-braden-river-high-football/Jack NelsonWed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/03/junior-starring-braden-river-high-football/Braden River High junior running back David Louis tries to find a hole against the Sarasota defense.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/27/concession-golf-club-builds-village/Jay HeaterWed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/27/concession-golf-club-builds-village/The Concession Golf Club Majority Owner Bruce Cassidy and General Manager Brian Weimann will be the key players in the club hosting the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Senior PGA Championship.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/26/senior-pga-championship-lakewood-ranch-dream-big/Jay HeaterTue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/26/senior-pga-championship-lakewood-ranch-dream-big/Golfing legend Ernie Els lines up at putt in 2023 at The Concession during the World Champions Cup. The Concession will host the Senior PGA Championship in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Els is likely to be a major draw. Could the area also see Tiger Woods?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/21/dick-vitale-failure-set-up-shot-for-success/Eric SniderThu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/21/dick-vitale-failure-set-up-shot-for-success/Dick Vitale in his Lakewood Ranch office, surrounded by a lifetime of achievements — and still chasing new goals.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/former-major-leaguer-high-school-coaching/Vinnie PortellTue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/former-major-leaguer-high-school-coaching/Ian Desmond hit 181 home runs in his Major League career.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/18/concession-hunts-for-first-major/Eric SniderMon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/18/concession-hunts-for-first-major/Bruce Cassidy says The Concession is a “second-shot course,” where reaching the green in less than three strokes is key.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/new-oda-quarterback-bold-move/Vinnie PortellWed, 13 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/13/new-oda-quarterback-bold-move/New ODA quarterback Eduoard Chaput hopes to win a state championship and earn a college scholarship in his senior season this fall.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/12/lakewood-ranch-volleyball-vie-regional-title/Vinnie PortellTue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/lakewood-ranch-volleyball-vie-regional-title/Lakewood Ranch volleyball seniors Julia Vendramini, Kora Yanes and Ava Collins are aiming for a district title in their final season together.