Florida High School Basketball - Manatee holds off Venice
(December 8, 2008: Bradenton, FL 34205)
Manatee Hurricanes (Bradenton, FL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting
Venice Indians (Venice, FL),
54-47 in a league bout.
With the victory,
Manatee upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Hurricanes host
Charlotte (Punta Gorda, FL) to play the Fightin' Tarpons in a
5A District 12 bout on Wednesday, December 10. The Fightin' Tarpons come into the bout with a record of 1-10.
Charlotte lost
41-28 in their recent league bout against
Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte, FL)
Next up, the Indians play the
Southeast Seminoles (Bradenton, FL) in a
5A District 12 bout, on Wednesday, December 10.
Venice will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Seminoles come into the bout with a 3-1 record after their
56-44 league win over
North Port (North Port, FL).