Manatee High’s magic ran out in the Class 5A semifinals.

That’s one topic our podcasting team hits on during this week’s Leading Off show.

Join Herald sports reporters Jason Dill and Alan Dell for a recap on Manatee’s playoff run, a look at former Southeast High standout Jonathan Dowling’s verbal commitment to Western Kentucky after getting kicked off the Florida Gators and much more.

We’ll delve into the recruiting of prep athletes.

Which prep football player’s stock rose the most after last Friday’s Fort Lauderdale showdown at St. Thomas Aquinas?

Tune in to find out.

So click the accompanying link for another rousing edition of Leading Off.