After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 36-14 margin over the Gateway Eagles. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 22 points or more this season.
Sebastian Engel threw for 158 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Cooper Orzel was his top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and one TD. On the ground, Kamarion Jones rushed for 86 yards on only five carries.
When it comes to explaining why Gateway lost, don't look at Clifton Hood Jr.. Despite the final result, he rushed for 85 yards and a pair of scores.
Lakewood Ranch's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-5. As for Gateway, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Looking ahead, Lakewood Ranch will welcome Parrish Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulls will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gateway, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Cape Coral at 7:30 p.m. on the 30th. The Eagles' defense better be ready for this one: the Seahawks have averaged an impressive 35.8 points per game this season.
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