Stokely Browne and Colin Hymes– Mustangs Ahead
(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - The Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) boys lacrosse team has started to find their groove as the season progresses.
Since their 2-2 start, the Mustangs have played four more games, improving their record to 5-3.
LRHS earned a strong district win on the road against Riverview Sarasota, 13-7.
The Mustangs followed that performance with a 13-6 victory at home against Berkeley Prep. Strong offensive play and the defense’s hot start allowed the Mustangs to control the game all the way until the final buzzer.
The boys ended their stretch with one of their most impressive offensive performances, an 18–12 victory over Bishop Verot. The high scoring game showcased the team's growing confidence on offense and their ability to capitalize on scoring chances.
With the Mustangs now being ranked number 25 in the State of Florida, they are looking to continue their momentum as they move into week five of the regular season.
Junior captain Reece Poole said, “I think that being ranked 25 in the state is a great starting point for our season. I think if we stay focused on winning, our ranking reflects it.”
Upcoming games against Venice, Mitchel, Newsome, IMG Academy, and Tampa Jesuit will provide more chances for the team to strengthen their record and continue growing.
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Meanwhile, the Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) girls lacrosse team had a tough week with good competition and challenging weather.
The Lady Mustangs played two games and had one canceled due to rain.
On March 3, LRHS traveled to play Community School of Naples. The Mustangs lost 13–5, and Community School of Naples improved their overall record to 5–3.
On March 5, the Mustangs were scheduled to play Gateway. However, the game was rained out. Gateway currently holds a 1–5 overall record.
On March 6, LRHS returned to the field to play Bradenton Christian. Unfortunately, the Mustangs lost 14–9.
After this week’s games, the girls now hold a 4–5 overall record as the team continues working to improve heading into the next week.