The Manatee (Bradenton, FL) varsity football team will host Immokalee (FL) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 22 at 7:00 PM at Manatee High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 5A tournament.
Immokalee vs Manatee High School Football Game Info:
What: Florida High School Football
Who: Immokalee vs Manatee
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 5A FHSAA Football
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Immokalee vs Manatee
This Friday, November 22 at 7:00 PM, the Immokalee (FL) varsity football team will face off against the Manatee (Bradenton, FL) varsity football team in a highly anticipated playoff matchup at Manatee High School. This game is part of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 5A tournament.
Record Breakdown:
Immokalee comes into the game with a stellar 10-1 overall record, undefeated in district play at 3-0. The team has been dominant this season, with an impressive .909 win percentage. They’ve been especially strong at home, posting a perfect 6-0 record, and are coming off a big victory against district opponents. Manatee, with an 8-1 record, has been equally impressive, boasting an undefeated 6-0 home record. Their only loss came in a non-league game, but they remain one of the top teams in the state, with a .889 win percentage.
Key Players:
For Immokalee, all eyes will be on Jontay Hais, who has rushed for 141.3 yards per game this season, making him a key player for the Indians’ ground game. Chris Germinal, their quarterback, has thrown for 126.1 yards per game, and Gilbert Charles has been a consistent target with 44.4 receiving yards per game.
On the Manatee side, KeiShawn Smith has been the leader in the backfield, rushing for an average of 98.3 yards per game, while Andrew Heidel has been a standout quarterback, passing for 220.6 yards per game. Torey Gilley has also been a key receiving option for Manatee, with 57.9 yards per game.
Team Strengths:
Immokalee has been a powerful offensive force this season, averaging an impressive 42.2 points per game, largely due to their dominant rushing game, which averages 299.0 yards per game. The team has also been strong defensively, with 17.4 tackles per game. They will look to continue their high-scoring ways and take advantage of their ground game to control the tempo.
Manatee, while also averaging a high 38.4 points per game, has shown their strength in passing, with Andrew Heidel leading the charge in the air with 231.1 passing yards per game. Manatee’s defense has been formidable, averaging 44.7 tackles per game, and they will look to stop Immokalee’s rushing attack while making plays in the passing game.
Game Preview:
Both teams have excelled this season, and with both entering the playoffs with undefeated home records, it’s clear that this game will be a battle between two of the state’s elite programs. Immokalee’s high-powered offense will clash with Manatee’s versatile attack and tough defense. As both teams have been dominant in their respective districts, this game is shaping up to be one of the most exciting matchups in the 5A playoff bracket.
As Immokalee and Manatee meet in this crucial playoff game, both teams will be looking to continue their impressive seasons and make a deep run in the state championship tournament.
