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Braden River blanks rival Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High football team beat rival Lakewood Ranch 41-0 Sept. 18.


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 11:00 p.m. September 18, 2015
  • East County
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The Braden River High football team opened its district season with a 41-0 shutout versus rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 18. 

With the win, the Pirates recorded their 14th straight regular season victory and improved to 1-0 in Class 7A-District 11. 

Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
The Braden River High sideline erupts after the Pirates second-string defense made a goal line stand to preserve the shutout.
The Braden River High sideline erupts after the Pirates second-string defense made a goal line stand to preserve the shutout.
Braden River coach Curt Bradley congratulates his defense on its goal line stand.
Braden River coach Curt Bradley congratulates his defense on its goal line stand.
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer carries the ball for a short gain.
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer carries the ball for a short gain.
Braden River senior wide receiver Dexter Hodo caught five passes.
Braden River senior wide receiver Dexter Hodo caught five passes.
Braden River senior wide receiver Dexter Hodo caught five passes.
Braden River senior wide receiver Dexter Hodo caught five passes.
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer picks up a first down.
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer picks up a first down.
Braden River quarterback Jacob Huesman hands the ball off to DeShaun Fenwick in the first quarter.
Braden River quarterback Jacob Huesman hands the ball off to DeShaun Fenwick in the first quarter.
Lakewood Ranch running back Daron Lowery looks on from the sideline in the first quarter.
Lakewood Ranch running back Daron Lowery looks on from the sideline in the first quarter.
Braden River wide receiver Craivon Koonce caught a 31-yard touchdown pass.
Braden River wide receiver Craivon Koonce caught a 31-yard touchdown pass.
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards.
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards.
Lakewood Ranch wide receiver Trevor Losada checks the play call in the first half.
Lakewood Ranch wide receiver Trevor Losada checks the play call in the first half.
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Grant Weisman drops back for a pass in the first half.
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Grant Weisman drops back for a pass in the first half.
Braden River junior running back Raymond Thomas carried the ball nine times for 45 yards and a touchdown.
Braden River junior running back Raymond Thomas carried the ball nine times for 45 yards and a touchdown.
Braden River running back Jaylin Austin looks to an opening in the Mustangs defense.
Braden River running back Jaylin Austin looks to an opening in the Mustangs defense.
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis drops back for a pass.
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis drops back for a pass.
Braden River tight end Ryan Neuzil catches a pass for a first down.
Braden River tight end Ryan Neuzil catches a pass for a first down.
Braden River wide receiver Dexter Hodo hauls in a catch in the first half.
Braden River wide receiver Dexter Hodo hauls in a catch in the first half.
Braden River senior kicker Kyle Thoma lines up for a field goal in the second quarter.
Braden River senior kicker Kyle Thoma lines up for a field goal in the second quarter.
Braden River senior running back Jaylin Austin rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
Braden River senior running back Jaylin Austin rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
Travis Williams and Jaylin Austin celebrate following Austin's 10-yard touchdown run.
Travis Williams and Jaylin Austin celebrate following Austin's 10-yard touchdown run.
Jaylin Austin and Chase Balliette celebrate following Austin's 10-yard touchdown run.
Jaylin Austin and Chase Balliette celebrate following Austin's 10-yard touchdown run.
Braden River senior running back Jaylin Austin carried the ball six times for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
Braden River senior running back Jaylin Austin carried the ball six times for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
Braden River linebacker JoJo Louis celebrates following the Pirates third interception of the game.
Braden River linebacker JoJo Louis celebrates following the Pirates third interception of the game.
Braden River linebacker Chase Balliette celebrates following his interception in the second half.
Braden River linebacker Chase Balliette celebrates following his interception in the second half.
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick scored a 10-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick scored a 10-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer carries the ball in the fourth quarter.
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer carries the ball in the fourth quarter.
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer pushes the Mustangs into the red zone in the fourth quarter.
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer pushes the Mustangs into the red zone in the fourth quarter.

 

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