Florida High School Basketball - Manatee nips Sarasota
December 9, 2016: Bradenton, FL 34205 Manatee Hurricanes (Bradenton, FL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Sarasota Sailors (Sarasota, FL), 48-41 in a league bout.
With the victory, Manatee upgrades its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Hurricanes travel to Saint Stephen's Episcopal (Bradenton, FL) to play the Falcons in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 10. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 2-4. Saint Stephen's Episcopal lost 55-43 in their recent league bout against Out-of-Door Academy (Sarasota, FL)
Next up, the Sailors play the Lemon Bay Manta Rays (Englewood, FL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 10. Sarasota will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Manta Rays come into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 68-57 league win over North Fort Myers (North Fort Myers, FL).