Hurricanes’ Playoff Run Ends in Narrow 28–26 Loss to Riverdale
Manatee High’s postseason hopes came to a heartbreaking close Friday night as the Hurricanes fell 28–26 to the Riverdale Raiders in a tightly contested matchup. After a season defined by grit and steady improvement, Manatee struggled to convert its regular-season progress into playoff success, coming up just two points shy of advancing.
The loss echoed the history between the two programs. Riverdale appeared to be fueled by last year’s defeat to Manatee, turning the tables this time with a disciplined and determined performance. The Hurricanes fought to the final whistle, but key late-game stops by the Raiders sealed their eighth straight victory.
Manatee closes the season with a 6–7 record, marking a campaign of highs, lows, and hard-fought battles. Riverdale improves to 12–1, continuing an impressive winning streak that has defined their postseason run.
Neither team has additional games scheduled as the playoff bracket moves forward, bringing Manatee’s season to an end and sending Riverdale on to await its next opponent.