Lakewood Ranch Releases 2026 High School Football Schedule

The Mustangs face a challenging slate, including matchups with area powers Sarasota Riverview and Venice.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a high school football game, with players' forms fractured into overlapping angular shapes in the team's colors.Lakewood Ranch's challenging 2026 football schedule will test the Mustangs against some of Florida's top high school programs.North Port Today

Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida has released its 2026 high school football schedule, which features a tough slate of games against regional powerhouses like Sarasota Riverview and four-time state champion Venice. The Mustangs, led by head coach Scott Paravicini, will look to improve on their 4-6 record from the 2025 season and climb in the state rankings.

Why it matters

High school football schedules in Florida are closely watched, as the state is known for producing top college prospects. Lakewood Ranch's schedule will test the team and provide a glimpse into the competitive landscape of Florida high school football in 2026.

The details

Lakewood Ranch's 2026 schedule includes matchups against Moore Haven, Parrish Community, Davenport, Braden River, Sarasota Riverview, Dunnellon, North Port, Venice, Sarasota, Lehigh Senior, and Community School of Naples. The team's leading rusher from 2025, Elidrick Berry, is slated to return to the backfield, while 2027 prospect Aric Cleveland will be a key player on defense.

  • Lakewood Ranch released its 2026 football schedule on March 31, 2026.

The players

Scott Paravicini

The head coach of the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs, who has compiled a 14-17 record over the past three seasons.

Elidrick Berry

The Lakewood Ranch running back who rushed for 886 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2025, the team's leading rusher.

Aric Cleveland

A 2027 prospect who can play outside linebacker or in the secondary for the Lakewood Ranch defense.

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What they’re saying

“High school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one that is a breeding ground for college prospects is Florida, with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates.”

— Andy Villamarzo, Author

What’s next

Lakewood Ranch will look to finalize its roster and continue preparations for the challenging 2026 season, which kicks off on August 15 against Moore Haven Junior/Senior.

The takeaway

Lakewood Ranch's 2026 football schedule showcases the competitive nature of high school football in Florida, as the Mustangs will face off against several regional powerhouses. The team's success this season could hinge on the continued development of its key returning players, such as running back Elidrick Berry and linebacker Aric Cleveland.