Date: September 28, 2012
by: Jen Blanco | Sports Editor

Sophomore wide receiver Justin Ross carried the ball eight times for 23 yards.

Braden River sophomore wide receiver Justin Ross caught a 15-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.

Braden River senior running back Austin Rain returned to action for the first time since suffering an injury in the season opener against Lakewood Ranch.

Sophomore running back Davion Banks returned to action after missing most of the season with an injury.

Junior linebacker Marcus Balliette and the Pirates defense celebrate after making a tackle in the backfield.

The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its Homecoming game tonight.

Trailing 7-0, senior running back Austin Rain broke free and ran down the sideline for a 30-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7 early in the second quarter.

Port Charlotte scored on a 50-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard touchdown run to take a 22-7 lead at halftime. Braden River pulled within a touchdown when senior quarterback Eric Schappacher connected with sophomore wide receiver Justin Ross for a 15-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Port Charlotte scored on a 49-yard touchdown run on the first play of its ensuing possession to seal the game. Braden River returns to action Oct. 5 in in district opener versus Manatee.

For a complete story on tonight’s game pick up the Oct. 4 issue of the East County Observer.