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nal Mooney High, said he credits the team’s success to the chemistry the players have. They are not afraid to “go to war for each other,” Mulhollen said, which matters more than fans might think. Against Lemon Bay, the team’s defense was not as strong as it had been in previous games, but instead of finger-pointing, other aspects of the team made up for the defensive mistakes. In future games, those roles might be reversed.

It’s the sign of a team that can beat anyone at any time. But it isn’t easy on its coach.

“If my hair isn’t falling out (yet), it’s turning gray,” Mulhollen said with a laugh. “It’s fun to be a part of this, but it sure is stressful.”

The Miss Florida MidSeason Softball Tournament is coming to Sarasota for the first time since 1996. The tournament is hosted by Miss Sarasota Softball, Visit Sarasota County and Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and will be held March 31-April 2. Players ages 6-16 will compete on more than 100 teams for glory — and have a lot of fun. Games will be held across the Miss Sarasota Softball Complex, 17th Street Park and Fruitville Park. Games will be played at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on March 31, while action the next two days will begin at 8 a.m. For more information, visit MissSarasotaSoftball.org.

... Former Riverview High swimmer and Olympic silver medalist Emma Weyant, a sophomore at the University of Florida, earned two honors from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America on March 27. Weyant earned First-Team honors in the 500 freestyle and 400 individual medley. Weyant also finished third in the 400 IM (4:03.50) and sixth in the 500 free (4:38.46) at the NCAA Championships, held March 1618 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

... Riverview High rising sophomore quarterback Anthony Miller picked up his first NCAA Division I offer from Campbell University on March 27. Miller played for the Venice High freshman team in 2022 before transferring this offseason.

... The Sarasota Sharks swim school is looking for instructors for four weeks in April and May, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Sharks instructors receive a complimentary masters membership and an open swim membership at Selby Aquatic Center. Anyone interested can send an email to KWeyant@ SarasotaSharks.org.