The Braden River Pirates (Bradenton, FL) soccer nipped the visiting Lakewood Ranch Mustangs (Bradenton, FL), 1-0 in Monday's non-league bout.

With the victory, Braden River moves its record to 8-0 on the year. The Pirates host Southeast (Bradenton, FL) to confront the Seminoles in a 5A D10 bout on Thursday, December 14. The Seminoles enter the bout with a record of 5-1. Southeast won 10-0 in their recent non-league bout against Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte, FL)

In their next game, the Mustangs confront the Venice Indians (Venice, FL) in a 7A D8 bout, on Wednesday, December 13. Lakewood Ranch will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Indians enter the bout with a 1-4 record after their 0-0 non-league Star Athletes Academy (Lakeland, FL).