After only 13 points in their last contest, Manatee made sure to put some points up on the board against IMG Academy Junior National on Friday. The Hurricanes took down the Ascenders 31-14. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hurricanes' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 79th, while the Ascenders are ranked 258th).
Caedon White
| 09/19/25 vs IMG Academy Junior National | 121 |
| 09/12/25 vs Buchholz | 76 |
| 11/22/24 vs Immokalee | 62 |
| 08/29/25 vs Southeast | 41 |
| 09/05/25 @ Lowndes | 31 |
Caedon White was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 121 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those 121 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Keith Smith also helped out as he racked up 114 rushing yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Manatee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Another reason for the win was Manatee's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. In that department, Davion Bryant was the leader with two. Another thorn in IMG Academy Junior National's side was Ronin Dangler, who made six total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended two passes.
When it comes to explaining why IMG Academy Junior National lost, don't look at Nolan Downes. Despite the final result, he threw for 261 yards and two TDs. 82 of those passing yards were hauled in by Max Jewett, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Manatee's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for IMG Academy Junior National, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Manatee has already played their next game, a 42-7 win against Pinellas Park on the 26th. As for IMG Academy Junior National, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 41-0 victory against Oasis on the 26th.
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