- April 23, 2024
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The Lakewood Ranch High football team opened its season with a 39-6 loss to Tampa Jesuit Aug. 28.
Senior wide receiver Trevor Losada looks to the sideline for the play call in the first half.
Sophomore Justin Curtis punts the ball during the first half.
Lakewood Ranch High students came out in full force to support the Mustangs.
Junior defensive lineman Baily Jackson celebrates following a fumble recovery in the second quarter.
Linebacker Tyree Rome is expected to be one of Lakewood Ranch's impact players on defense.
Senior Davion Thomas is a defensive back and wide receiver for the Mustangs.
Lakewood Ranch's Davion Thomas hauls in a pass in the third quarter.
Running back Justin Fischer fights for yardage in the second half. Fischer scored the Mustangs lone touchdown in the first half on a 4 yard carry.
Sophomore Justin Curtis got the start at quarterback for Lakewood Ranch.
Running back Justin Fischer reminds quarterback Justin Curtis to keep his head up in the first half.
Lakewood Ranch coach Mick Koczersut gives some advice to quarterbacks Justin Curtis and Grant Weisman.
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis scrambles for yardage in the second quarter.
The Lakewood Ranch High football team opened its season with a 39-6 loss to Tampa Jesuit Aug. 28.
The Mustangs, who narrowly fell to the Tigers in double overtime last season, found themselves trailing 13-0 early in the first quarter. Tampa Jesuit scored on its opening possession on Malik Davis' 65-yard touchdown run.
Lakewood fumbled the ball on its opening possession, but Tampa Jesuit was unable to capitalize after missing a 32-yard field goal. On its second possession, sophomore Justin Curtis threw an interception, which was returned 38 yards to set up a 10-yard touchdown run by Luke Wichman.
A second Curtis interception later in the first quarter led to Tampa Jesuit's third touchdown, giving the Tigers a 19-0 lead.
The Mustangs responded, forcing a pair of turnovers in the second quarter. Lakewood running back Justin Fischer found the end zone on a 4 yard carry with 5:59 left in the first half for the Mustangs lone touchdown.
Tampa Jesuit scored three more touchdowns in the second half to secure the victory.
Lakewood returns to action Sept. 4 versus Bayshore.
