Manatee advances in state high school football playoffs. Next up: A rematch with Venice
Manatee High advanced to the Class 7A-Region 3 final with a 31-28 victory on the road against New Port Richey Mitchell.
Next week in Bradenton, the Hurricanes will play a rematch against district rival Venice.
The Hurricanes on Oct. 25 beat the Indians, 30-13, to win a district title
The winner on Friday will advance to the state semifinals.