Florida High School Basketball - North Port crushes Manatee
(January 7, 2009: Bradenton, FL 34205)
North Port Bobcats (North Port, FL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host
Manatee Hurricanes (Bradenton, FL),
59-31 in a league bout.
With the win,
North Port upgrades its record to 12-3 on the season. The Bobcats travel to
Booker (Sarasota, FL) to play the Tornadoes in a non-league bout on Friday, January 9. The Tornadoes go into the bout with a record of 2-3.
Next up, the Hurricanes play the
Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons (Punta Gorda, FL) in a
5A District 12 bout, on Thursday, January 8.
Manatee will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Fightin' Tarpons go into the bout with a 1-16 record after their
73-16 non-league loss to
Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, FL).