Manatee County high school football teams delivered another strong showing as the 2026 season moved into November, with Palmetto, IMG Academy and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal earning victories in their latest matchups.
The Palmetto Tigers improved to 9-1 following a 38-20 road victory over Winter Park. The Tigers continued their successful season with an 18-point win over the Wildcats, who fell to 5-5. Palmetto’s performance adds to an impressive regular-season record as the team prepares for postseason competition.
IMG Academy remained undefeated with a commanding 42-14 victory over Hun School in a non-district home game. The Ascenders improved to 9-0, maintaining their perfect record heading into the final stretch of the season. Hun School entered the matchup with a 6-5 record but could not keep pace with IMG Academy’s offense.
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal also celebrated a postseason victory, defeating St. Edward’s 29-6 in a home playoff game. The Falcons improved to 8-4 with the 23-point win, while St. Edward’s finished at 7-5. The victory keeps Saint Stephen’s postseason hopes alive as the Falcons continue their playoff run.
The latest results highlight the strength of several Manatee County football programs, with IMG Academy maintaining an undefeated record, Palmetto finishing its latest contest with nine victories, and Saint Stephen’s advancing through postseason competition.
As November progresses, local football fans will be watching to see how far their teams can advance, with playoff opportunities and championship aspirations taking center stage across the county.