If Manatee was riding high fresh off their 55-20 takedown of Braden River last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hurricanes came up short against the Riverview Sarasota Rams on Friday, falling 63-42. The Hurricanes have struggled against the Rams recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Manatee lost, don't look at Keith Smith. Despite the final result, he picked up 61 receiving yards and two scores, and also rushed for 73 yards and one TD on only seven carries. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 54 yards. Another player making a difference was Mason Summer, who threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Manatee, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Smith, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Riverview Sarasota's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Parker Nippert, who threw for 242 yards and three TDs on only 15 passes. That's the most passing touchdowns Nippert has posted since back in September. Isaiah Belt helped Nippert out on the ground, rushing for 71 yards and three scores.
Manatee's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Riverview Sarasota, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-1-1.
As of now, neither Manatee nor the Rams have any future games scheduled.
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