Preview capsules and predictions for high school football games being played by Sarasota and Manatee County teams on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 . Watch Florida HS football games live on NFHS Network

GAME OF THE WEEK

Braden River (3-5) at Manatee (3-5)

Time: 7:30 p.m.

What to watch: Manatee has struggled against a challenging schedule this season, but that won’t matter much if it can defeat Braden River this week and win its district and lock in an automatic berth in the regional playoffs. Though the Hurricanes have had their share of troubles, so have the Pirates. Braden River has not scored more than 16 points since Week 1 and has lost four of its last five games, with the one win coming against a 1-7 North Port team. The Hurricanes have a stout defense, led by senior linebackers Ronin

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