Local high school football teams took to the field this week with several exciting matchups and standout performances across Manatee County after Hurricane Milton delays.
The Manatee Hurricanes cruised to a decisive 35-7 victory over the Palmetto Tigers.
Lakewood Ranch Mustangs earned a solid 37-22 win against the Gateway Eagles.
The Bayshore Bruins struggled against the Booker Tornadoes, suffering a tough 49-0 shutout loss.
In a clash between IMG Academy’s White Ascenders and the Hawthorne Hornets, the Hornets came out on top with a 35-14 victory.
The IMG Academy Blue Ascenders also faced a challenging outing, falling 56-0 to the Palmetto Ridge Bears.
Finally, the Saint Stephen's Falcons emerged victorious with a 28-10 win over the Cambridge Christian Lancers.
The Parrish Community Bulls are slated to take on the Lennard Longhorns today (Saturday, October 19) at 7:30 pm.
These results reflect a week of dynamic competition among Manatee County high school teams. The community and families are experiencing a mix of emotions as they look for normalcy as they recover from Hurricane Milton.