After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Riverview Sarasota, Sarasota was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They secured a 41-37 W over the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs. For the Sailors, this counts as revenge for the 24-21 win the Mustangs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.
Jayden Rivers
| 08/29/25 vs Braden River | 3 |
| 10/03/25 vs Lakewood Ranch | 2 |
| 09/26/25 @ Riverview Sarasota | 2 |
| 08/22/25 @ Bayshore | 2 |
| 09/05/25 @ North Port | 1 |
Colton Dempsey was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Jayden Rivers was in the mix too, providing Sarasota with two TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Sarasota was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Sarasota's record is now 4-2. As for Lakewood Ranch, they dropped their record down to 2-4 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Sarasota will be playing in front of their home fans against Lehigh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lakewood Ranch, they will challenge Palmetto at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight.
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