Lakewood Ranch boys basketball advances to district final

The Mustangs beat Venice 71-46 to do it.

  • By Ryan Kohn
  • | 11:03 p.m. February 8, 2017
  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team started its playoff run in strong fashion, defeating Venice 71-46 on Wednesday night to advance to the Class 8A District 11 title game against Palmetto on Friday. 

The Mustangs are now guaranteed a spot in the regional tournament for the third season in a row. 

Junior guard Damien Gordon led the team with 19 points and junior forward Jack Kelley added 16 of his own. 

Junior Evan Spiller takes a mid-range jump shot.
Junior Evan Spiller takes a mid-range jump shot.
Senior Justin Muscara goes under the basket for a shot.
Senior Justin Muscara goes under the basket for a shot.
Senior Devin Twenty calls a play.
Senior Devin Twenty calls a play.
Senior Brock Sisson holds his release on a three-point shot.
Senior Brock Sisson holds his release on a three-point shot.
Senior Blauvelt Georges gets a free layup.
Senior Blauvelt Georges gets a free layup.
Junior Evan Spiller closely guards a Venice player.
Junior Evan Spiller closely guards a Venice player.
Junior Jack Kelley adjusts for a layup.
Junior Jack Kelley adjusts for a layup.
Senior Devin Twenty drives to the basket.
Senior Devin Twenty drives to the basket.
Senior Blauvelt Georges leaps in the air for a shot.
Senior Blauvelt Georges leaps in the air for a shot.
Senior Kodey Elliot watches his own three-pointer.
Senior Kodey Elliot watches his own three-pointer.
Senior Sam Hester delivers a no-look pass.
Senior Sam Hester delivers a no-look pass.
Senior Devin Twenty looks for an open man.
Senior Devin Twenty looks for an open man.
Jack Kelley, Sam Hester, Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller, Justin Muscara and Devin Twenty watch their teammates from the bench.
Jack Kelley, Sam Hester, Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller, Justin Muscara and Devin Twenty watch their teammates from the bench.

 

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