Lakewood Ranch girls basketball wins district title

It is the program's first district title since 2013.

  • By Ryan Kohn
  • | 8:59 a.m. February 4, 2017
  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs beat the Sarasota Sailors 45-32 on Friday night to win the Class 8A District 11 title.

It is the program's first district title since 2013. The Mustangs had lost to the Sailors in the championship game in 2014 and 2015, and to Palmetto last season. 

Lakewood Ranch senior LaDazhia Williams finished with 21 points and eight rebounds. 

The Mustangs held Sarasota to its lowest point total of the season, forcing the Sailors into 23 turnovers. 

Lakewood Ranch will host North Port on Thursday in the Class 8A Region 3 tournament. 

The Lakewood Ranch girls team poses with the title.
The Lakewood Ranch girls team poses with the title.
Senior Aleah Robinson goes up for a contested shot.
Senior Aleah Robinson goes up for a contested shot.
Senior LaDazhia Williams gets fouled by Sarasota.
Senior LaDazhia Williams gets fouled by Sarasota.
Junior Kayla Bell shoots a three-pointer.
Junior Kayla Bell shoots a three-pointer.
Senior LaDazhia Williams gets an inside bucket.
Senior LaDazhia Williams gets an inside bucket.
Senior Shauntavia Green looks for someone open.
Senior Shauntavia Green looks for someone open.
Senior LaDazhia Williams blocks a Sarasota shot.
Senior LaDazhia Williams blocks a Sarasota shot.
The Mustangs make silly faces in the wake of a win.
The Mustangs make silly faces in the wake of a win.

 

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