On Friday, the Manatee Hurricanes blew past the IMG Academy White Ascenders, posting a 44-7 win at home. Given the Hurricanes' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Ascenders are ranked 101st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
KeiShawn Smith was his usual excellent self, picking up 87 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 51 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Andrew Heidel, who threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Manatee's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jamari Parker and Jermiah Patterson. Alvoid Kennon Jr. was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making four total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Despite the loss, IMG Academy White still got an impressive performance from Shepherd Miller, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Manatee and bumps their season record up to 4-1. As for IMG Academy White, the defeat snapped their winning streak at seven games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
Manatee didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 34-10 win against Pinellas Park on the 30th. After each having a week off, IMG Academy White and Fort Meade will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. IMG Academy White will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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