Lakewood Ranch was the 28-22 winner over Southeast when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Mustangs were dealt a 36-3 defeat at the hands of the Seminoles on Friday. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-3.
A big part of Southeast's win came down to the chemistry between Liam Fernandez and his top target Tavares Powell. Fernandez rushed for 50 yards and two TDs while Powell gained 54 total yards and three touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Lakewood Ranch and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for Southeast, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakewood Ranch will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Lennard at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th. As for Southeast, they will venture away from home to challenge Cypress Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Seminoles will be up against the Bears' rather soft defense (which has allowed 40 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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