Lakewood Ranch lost to Braden River on September 8th, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Mustangs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pirates, sneaking past 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Lakewood Ranch was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The final score came out to 25-15, 24-26, 22-25, 25-18, 15-12.
Mariana Alvarez
| 09/30/25 vs Braden River | 31 |
| 09/16/25 @ Bradenton Christian | 25 |
| 08/28/25 @ Riverview Sarasota | 24 |
| 08/19/25 vs Parrish Community | 24 |
| 08/22/25 vs Brevard HEAT | 23 |
Mariana Alvarez had an outrageously good game as she had 31 digs and three assists. Those 31 digs gave her a new career-high.
When it comes to explaining why Braden River lost, don't look at Rilyn Stiegler. Despite the final result, she had 31 digs and two assists. Stiegler is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last eight games she's played.
Lakewood Ranch's win bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Braden River, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Lakewood Ranch has already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Manatee on the 2nd. As for Braden River, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 win against Parrish Community on the 2nd.
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