(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The annual LRHS Philly football fundraiser is around the corner. The game is always popular as lady Mustangs take the field and show the guys what it’s like to play football.

Practices have been taking place for a month, and the game is schedule for 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at the football stadium.

Sophomore Katie Stincer is playing in her second Philly football game this year and said her favorite part about last years game was “I loved playing with my friends and having a good time doing it. Also when other players get mad for no reason.”

Sophomore Denali Schappacher is also a second-year vet to the Philly football game and said “It was really fun playing against other grades at a sport we weren’t very good at.”

LRHS head baseball coach Matt Kennedy sponsors the event. He said Philly football is a great chance for athletic girls to step outside their comfort zone.

“This is an opportunity for competitive girls to showcase their ability on the football field.”