The fourth-seeded Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team defeated fifth-seeded Dixie Hollins 58-41 in the Class 6A-District 12 quarterfinals Feb. 6.
After a turnover filled first half, Lakewood outscored the Rebels 19-7 in the third quarter to take control of the game.
Senior Brian Cobb, who returned from a torn ACL, scored a team-high 18 points in about 18 minutes of action to lead the way for the Mustangs. Junior Cory Adams and sophomore Justin Otis also finished in double figures with 10 points apiece.
With the win, the Mustangs will travel to Seminole Osceola Feb. 8 to face the top-seeded Warriors in a district semifinal.
For a complete story on Lakewood’s district tournament run pick up the Feb. 16 issue of the East County Observer.
