Central (Miami) at Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.)
Central has already mixed it up with Grayson this season, so it likely won't be intimidated against top-ranked Manatee.
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Central turned the keys to its offense over to
Joseph Yearby last Saturday, sparking a come-from-behind 37-26 win over then-No. 11 Washington (Miami). Yearby, a Florida State-committed junior, moved from running back to wildcat quarterback during the game and ended up with more than 150 combined yards rushing and passing with two touchdowns. Central rallied from down 16 points in the third quarter. It was a big-time bounceback effort for the Rockets (1-1) after being blown out, 35-3, by No. 2 Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) on Aug. 31.
Central vs. Manatee MaxPreps game previewManatee (2-0) has outscored opponents 90-13 this season. Quarterback
Cord Sandberg has completed more than 70 percent of his passes for 470 yards and five touchdowns. The Mississippi State recruit also has a pair of rushing touchdowns.
Mitch Stephens: Manatee 28, Central 27
Steve Montoya: Manatee 35, Central 28
Stephen Spiewak: Manatee 28, Central 14
Kevin Askeland: Manatee 45, Central 32
Leland Gordon: Manatee 42, Central 21
Jamie DeMoney: Manatee 37, Central 16
