High school football teams across Manatee County delivered an exciting week of action, highlighted by dominant victories from Manatee and Palmetto, a strong offensive performance by Bradenton Christian, and several closely contested district matchups.
The Manatee Hurricanes recorded one of the week’s most impressive victories, defeating Parrish Community 49-6. The Hurricanes improved to 5-4 on the season, while the Bulls remained winless at 0-9. Manatee’s 43-point victory was the largest margin among the local games reported this week.
Palmetto continued its strong season with a commanding 37-0 shutout of Sumner. The Tigers improved to 7-1, reinforcing their position as one of the area’s top-performing teams. Sumner fell to 5-4 following the district matchup.
Braden River secured a hard-fought 10-7 victory over Bayshore in one of the week’s closest contests. The Pirates improved to 7-1, matching Palmetto’s impressive record, while Bayshore dropped to 3-6.
Bradenton Christian delivered another strong performance, defeating Classical Academy of Sarasota 28-8. The Panthers improved to 7-3, continuing their successful season with a 20-point victory.
Lakewood Ranch earned a 29-14 district victory over Lehigh. The Mustangs improved to 3-6, while Lehigh fell to 2-7.
Southeast added another victory to its season with a 37-20 win over Wellen Park. The Seminoles improved to 2-7, while Wellen Park dropped to 5-4.
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal edged St. Joseph Academy 17-14 in another closely contested district game. The Falcons improved to 6-4, while St. Joseph Academy fell to 4-6.
IMG Academy White also earned a narrow victory, defeating St. Thomas More 21-19 in a non-district matchup. The Ascenders held off the Chancellors by just two points.
With the regular season approaching its conclusion, Palmetto and Braden River stand out with matching 7-1 records, while Bradenton Christian and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal have also put together winning seasons. The latest results provide momentum for several Manatee County programs as teams prepare for their remaining games and potential postseason opportunities.