Box Score: Charlotte@Manatee

Florida High School Basketball - Manatee prevails Charlotte

(December 10, 2008: Bradenton, FL 34205) Manatee Hurricanes (Bradenton, FL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons (Punta Gorda, FL), 62-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Manatee upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Hurricanes travel to Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton, FL) to play the Mustangs in a 5A District 12 bout on Friday, December 12. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 5-4. Lakewood Ranch won 38-36 in their recent league bout against Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte, FL)

Next up, the Fightin' Tarpons play the Venice Indians (Venice, FL) in a 5A District 12 bout, on Monday, December 15. Charlotte will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 45-31 league loss to North Port (North Port, FL).