Manatee unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the St. John Bosco Braves on Friday, falling 31-0. While losing is never fun, the Hurricanes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 75th in Florida, while the Braves are ranked second in California).
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manatee will challenge Southeast at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for St. John Bosco, they will square off against Eastwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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