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Lakewood Ranch Defeats Braden River in Season Opener

The Pirates had home field advantage but couldn't make it work for them as they fell 28-18 to the Mustangs.

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The Braden River Pirates couldn't stop their rivals Lakewood Ranch in their season opener  Friday night. The Mustangs offense proved to be too much for the Pirates who were defeated 28-18 at home.

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