MUSTANGS AHEAD

Mustang basketball teams stampeding into the holidays

Ryley Zunica– LRHS News

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- The Lakewood Ranch girl’s basketball team keeps rolling over teams.

The Mustangs continued their dominance last week, beating Braden River and Sarasota Christian.

Lakewood Ranch’s star studded offense can’t be stopped after scoring 148 points to an opponents 44 points in the last two games.

Lakewood Ranch’s offense is full of unique players.

Sophomore center, LaDazhia Williams just keeps on scoring for the Mustangs as she had 24 points and 10 rebounds in the Braden River game and added and double-double to help to Mustangs over Sarasota Christian.

Junior point guard, Kailyn Scully was the main scorer in the Sarasota Christian game, as she racked up 19 points and eight rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Mustang boys took on North Port, Tuesday in a pivotal district game.

The game was close until the Mustangs pulled away from the Bobcats.

Leading Lakewood Ranch in scoring was sophomore guard, Sam Hester with 21 points and also providing seven rebounds.

Senior, Cameron Darby provided 11 points and freshman, Damien Gordon gave Lakewood Ranch another nine points and five steals.

“We played really well tonight and we hope to carry this momentum
throughout the rest of the season,” said sophomore center, Colton Zimring.

After the win over the Bobcats, Lakewood Ranch improved to 6-1 on the season.