Isla Stewart – Mustangs Ahead Sports Editor

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - Rivalry week has arrived, and both the Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) volleyball and football teams will face rival Braden River High School (BRHS).

Volleyball will compete away against BRHS on Sept. 3. The freshman team will play at 5 p.m., junior varsity (JV) at 6 p.m., and varsity at 7 p.m.

Senior Elizabeth Pierce said, “I’m excited for the student section and the energy they will bring to this game. I have been looking forward to this game all season and with our performance so far this year, I have a good feeling about this game.”

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The varsity football team will play against BRHS at 7 p.m. on Sept. 4. Mustangs are encouraged to cheer on the team and participate in the white out/white lie theme.

Senior Ka’marion Jones highlighted, “I’ve been thinking about this rivalry game since last year, and I feel like we are an even better team than last year and more prepared to beat Braden River. We want that wheel back.”

The “wheel” is a big wooden ships wheel that is an unofficial trophy that goes to the winner of the annual rivalry football game between LRHS and BRHS.