Riverdale and Manatee squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Riverdale had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Manatee Hurricanes on the road and fell 38-0. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 100th, while the Hurricanes are ranked 12th).
KeiShawn Smith was his usual excellent self, rushing for 145 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry for Manatee. Smith is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Jalen Bryant was in the mix as well, providing Manatee with a touchdown.
Riverdale's defeat dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Manatee, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Riverdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Manatee, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. Thomas Aquinas at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Manatee's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight matchups.
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