Manatee Hurricanes

Join host Chad Choate and Manatee Hurricanes head coach Jacquez Green as they break down a wild 28-21 playoff opener against Charlotte and look ahead to a huge Region 3 semifinal showdown on the road against the 10-1 Cape Coral Seahawks.

• A dominant first half (28-6) vs. a tense second-half scare: what the close finish taught a young Hurricanes squad about finishing all four quarters in the playoffs.
• Keith Smith and the special teams spark, Mason’s big early throws, and how the ‘Canes forced Charlotte out of their run-heavy plan.
• Why Cape Coral (coached by former NFL/UFC player Jalen Watkins) is one of the most athletic teams left in 5A, with an efficient junior QB, two dangerous 100+ carry RBs, and receivers who can take the top off.
• Keys to the game: win up front, control the run game both ways, beat man coverage, and avoid the big play against a Seahawks secondary that lives in Cover 1.
• Travel plans, grass field, weather outlook, and why possessing the football could be the difference in this 3-seed vs. 2-seed matchup.

It’s playoff football at its finest – Manatee hits the road for the first time in Round 2 since 2007 looking to punch a ticket to the regional final!

Kickoff Friday 7:30 PM at Cape Coral High School Tickets: gofan.co Radio: 930 AM | Streaming: Manatee Football YouTube channel Pregame starts at 7:00 PM on the Hurricane Radio Network

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In the Eye of the Hurricane – The Official Manatee Hurricanes Football Podcast Presented by Coastline Contractors

Kick off playoff season with host Chad Choate and head coach Jacques Green as they break down the Manatee Hurricanes’ regional quarterfinal matchup against the Charlotte Tarpons (6-4).

Fresh off a bye week and a 4-6 regular season against a brutal schedule, the ‘Canes (No. 3 seed) host the Tarpons (No. 6 seed) at 7:30 PM Friday at Joe Kinnan Field at Hawkins Stadium. Coach West-Green dives into:

• Charlotte’s run-heavy attack led by 1,000-yard RB Jeremiah McKnight (195 lbs, 5’8”)
• Stopping the run after Riverview exposed front-seven issues
• A balanced Manatee offense clicking behind QB Mason Rudolph’s accuracy and playmakers Christian, Sean Wilson, and Kei’Shon Smith
• Charlotte’s 4-man front, Cover 3 base, and disruptive D-ends with double-digit sacks
• Playoff motivation after slipping to the No. 3 seed despite a top-15 state ranking

Tickets: GoFan.co | Live Broadcast: 930 WLSS & Manatee Football YouTube (7 PM pregame)

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In this episode of In the Eye of the Hurricane, Chad is joined by Manatee Hurricanes head coach Green to break down the team's huge 55-20 district-clinching win over the Braden River Pirates. They discuss quarterback Mason Summer's impressive first start, a dominant defensive performance led by Ronan Dangler, and a key position change that's paying off. Then, they look ahead to a crucial regular-season finale against the Riverview Rams and how a win could catapult the Canes into a deep playoff run. Presented by Coastline Contractors.

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This week, host Chad Chote sits down with Head Coach Jacquez Green to break down the Hurricanes’ hard-fought matchup against rival Palmetto. They dive into what went right, what needs fixing, and how field position and missed opportunities shaped the night. But it’s not all about the past — Coach Green looks ahead to a pivotal homecoming showdown against the Braden River Pirates, with district titles and playoff hopes on the line.

From dropped passes to defensive grit, quarterback comebacks to playoff dreams — it’s all here in this week’s inside look at Manatee football.

💥 Kickoff Friday at 7:30 PM at Joe Kinnan Field at Hawkins Stadium — or tune in live on WLSS Radio or the Manatee Football YouTube channel.

As always… Go Canes! 🌪️