Florida High School Basketball - Manatee succumbs to Gateway
January 20, 2025: Fort Myers, FL 33913 In Monday's non-league test, the Gateway Eagles (Fort Myers, FL) basketball squad defeated the visiting Manatee Hurricanes (Bradenton, FL), by a score of 45-27.
Next, the Eagles clash with the Bonita Springs Bullsharks (Bonita Springs, FL) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, January 21. Gateway will attempt to improve on its 15-5 season record. The Bullsharks come into the test with a 5-10 record after their 48-47 non-league win over East Lee County (Lehigh Acres, FL).
The Hurricanes (10-8) will now prepare for their test against Palmetto (Palmetto, FL). The Tigers come into the 6A District 11 test with a 5-9 record. In their last test, Palmetto went down by Lakewood (St. Petersburg, FL), 84-32, in a non-league test.