Manatee waltzed into their matchup on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They breezed by the Braden River Pirates to the tune of 41-0. The result was nothing new for the Hurricanes, who have now won six games by 24 points or more so far this season.
Manatee had a senior duo take command as Andrew Heidel threw for 293 yards and five touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes and Jalen Bryant picked up 119 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Those five passing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Heidel. The team also got some help courtesy of Keith Smith, who rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Manatee's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Braden River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Manatee does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Braden River, they and Robinson are set to duel on Friday. Braden River is facing Robinson at the right time seeing as Robinson is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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