Manatee High graduation ceremony: Football Coach Joe Kinnan receives Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna Award

Joe Kinnan addresses the Class of 2014 and
the thousands that were in attendance Saturday
night at the graduation ceremony.

Photo of the Manatee High class of 2014 graduates from this year's football team

Photo: ManateeFootball.com

Detailing the football accomplishments over the past four years of the Manatee High Class of 2014

As this year's Manatee graduating class departs, let's look back at what they accomplished:

During the past four years...

• Only one loss to a public school - 2013's playoff game loss to Ft. Pierce (Prior to this game, the last loss to a public school was to Plant in 2009.)
• Unbeaten in all games against Manatee County Schools.
• Ranked #1 in the nation during a season for one of the longest periods of time in school history.
• Defeated Florida powerhouses: Miami Central, Miramar, University School, Cypress Bay, Palm Beach Dwyer, Jacksonville First Coast and more.
• Won one state championship (Sophomore year of this class).
• Largest signing day class in school history in February of 2014 with 12 players signing.
• Traveled for out of state games to Pennsylvania and Maryland (2).
• Appeared on National TV (ESPN) two times.

Season by Season
2013 - 11-1 Lost to Ft. Pierce in playoffs (Senior year)
2012 - 13-1 Semi-Finals - Lost to St. Thomas (Junior year)
2011 - 13-2 State Champions - Losses to Good Counsel and Don Bosco (Sophomore year)
2010 - 13-1 Semi-Finals - Lost to St. Thomas (Freshman year)

Congratulations to the class of 2014!

UCLA, Mississippi State, USF and Maryland recruiters attend Manatee's spring football game

A partial list of the college programs and coaches that took in the Haines City vs. Manatee spring game in Bradenton on Friday night:

Mike Locksley, Off. Coord.
Maryland
Photo: UMTerps.com

Keenan McCardell, WR Coach
Maryland
Photo: UMTerps.com

Taylor Mazzone, WR Coach
UCLA
Photo: UCLABruins.com

Raymond Woodie, Linebackers
USF
Photo: GOUSFBulls.com

Scott Sallach, TE Coach
Mississippi State
Photo: Hailstate.com

Lakeland Ledger: Manatee wins over Haines City

LINK to the Lakeland Ledger article on the Haines City vs. Manatee game.

6 photos from the Bradenton Herald from the Haines City vs. Manatee game

LINK to Bradenton Herald photos of the Haines City vs. Manatee game.

Rivals.com: Manatee knocks off Haines City

LINK to a Rivals.com story on the Haines City vs. Manatee game.

Countdown clock until next Manatee High football game

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Bradenton Herald: Canes rebound to drop Hornets

LINK to Bradenton Herald article on the Haines City vs. Manatee game.

Herald Tribune: (Johnnie) Lang, 'Canes haven't lost a step

LINK to Herald Tribune article on the Manatee-Haines City spring game.

BayNews9.com: Manatee holds off Derwin James, Haines City, 29-14 (Video) in spring football game

LINK to Bay News 9 story and video.

Bradenton Herald: Rising junior Johnnie Lang taking charge of Manatee Hurricanes offense

LINK to Bradenton Herald article on Johnnie Lang.

Manatee hosts Haines City tonight at 7:30

Manatee hosts the Haines City Hornets at 7:30 tonight in Bradenton.

Football coaches from NC State and Middle Tennessee State visit Manatee High

Coaches from NC State and Middle Tennessee State visited Manatee on Thursday. to date, coaches from 65 college programs have visited Manatee during spring practice.

Meet Manatee's new QB: Sophomore speedster Kavious "KP" Price (Video highlights)

Price, a sophomore, will be earning his first start on varsity as a QB. Price played receiver, QB and punt returner on varsity last year.

He is one of the top 10 fastest athletes in the state of Florida in the 100 meters, running a 10.96 at the 2014 Florida FHSAA Outdoor State (Track) Championships in Jacksonville earlier this month. LINK to video of Price's 2013 football highlights.

FlaVarsity.com's Manatee vs. Haines City spring game preview

LINK to the story that includes a preview of the Manatee vs. Haines City game.

Football coaches from Kentucky, Central Michigan and more visit Manatee High

Coaches/Recruiters from Kentucky, Central Michigan, Troy and Ohio University visited Manatee on Wednesday. This brings the number of schools visiting Manatee during spring practice to 63 different colleges.

Purdue becomes 59th college football program to visit Manatee High during spring football practice

Purdue University became the 59th college to visit Manatee during spring football which started May 1st. Other football recruiters/coaches visiting during the last few days were Alabama, North Carolina, Presbyterian and Tulane.

Manatee opponent highlights: Video highlights for Haines City (against Lakeland in 2013)

LINK to video highlights from last year's Haines City vs. Lakeland game.

Manatee hosts Haines City and the nation's #1 safety in the country (Derwin James) in spring football game

Manatee fans will be treated to a show in the spring game in Bradenton on May 23rd @ 7:30 when Haines City DB Derwin James takes the field. James is ranked as the nation's #1 safety. LINK to SBNation.com profile on James.

LINK to the history of the Haines City Hornets. LINK to Maxpreps.com coverage of the Haines City Hornets. LINK to the Haines City Football's Facebook page. LINK to a story on James being invited to the RIVALS 100 5-Star Challenge. LINK to 247sports.com profile on James.

Football recruiters from UCF, Duke and others visit Manatee High

Last week finished out with recruiters from the following visiting Manatee: Duke, UCF, UMass, Morgan State, Western Kentucky University, Coffeyville Community College.

Details on attending a football game at Manatee High School (Parking, driving directions & more)

For fans from visiting teams or others attending their first game at Joe Kinnan Field at Hawkins Stadium in Bradenton...The stadium is adjacent to the high school. (From the East, SR 70 to 26th St. W. - turn right; 26th St. W. to 9th Avenue West - then turn left; 9th Avenue to 33rd St. W.)


Address
902 33rd St. Ct. W., Bradenton, FL 34205



Coming from the South or East:
From I-75 and the SR. 64E exit. The drive is approximately 8 miles but can run 20-30 minutes depending on the day and time of the week.

Directions From I-75 and SR 64 E for Google Earth

Coming from the North (Tampa, Orlando):
From the Florida State Fairgrounds near the I-4/I-75 Interchange in Tampa. The drive is 42 miles but can run 50-65 minutes depending on day and time of the week.

Directions from the I-4/I-75 Interchange in Tampa for Google Earth

Parking information
Parking is very limited so arrive early otherwise you will be parking on a residential street. If you want paid parking in a lot, there is some available on school property near 9th Avenue near 35th St. W. and 32nd St. W. and 11th Avenue.

Pregame/Postgame meal at hometown favorite - The Shake Pit
An institution in Bradenton that has been serving burgers, fries and its famous shakes for decades. Walls and ceilings are adorned with photos, autographs and mementos from great Manatee football players and teams over the years...A-frame roof sports huge Manatee High Red "M"...Not easy to miss less than one mile from Joe Kinnan Field at Hawkins Stadium...Located at 38th St. W. and Manatee Avenue W.

Directions from Joe Kinnan Field/Hawkins Stadium to the Shake Pit (Google Earth)

Visitor's entrance to stadium
Visitors and home fans both enter at one location, which is also the location of the box office. It is located on 32nd St. W. off of 9th Avenue.

Manatee is a cradle of high school football

LINK to story on Manatee High football.

Manatee opponent spotlight: Newspaper article states, "Haines City Hornets' defense set to swarm"

LINK to a spring football preview on Haines City, Manatee's opponent in the spring game. See bottom right of the page for an interview with a DB for Haines City.

Manatee WR Kelvin McNight lands University of Maryland scholarship offer

Manatee WR Kelvin McNight just landed an offer from the University of Maryland.

The Maryland Offensive Coordinator, Mike Locksley, is very familiar with McKnight and Manatee High. Last year Locksley visited Manatee on a recruiting trip and he also saw his son play against Manatee.

Locksley's son is the QB of Gilman High School in Baltimore, which Manatee played last year in the University of Maryland's stadium. LINK to the news story on McKnight's offer. LINK to McKnight's junior season highlights.

Herald Tribune photo gallery of Manatee football's spring practice

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Football coaches from Louisville, Marshall, Kent State and more visit Manatee High on Wednesday

Another busy day as coaches/recruiters from Louisville, Marshall, Kent State and others visited Manatee on Wednesday.

LINK to Google Map depicting where this year's senior class will be playing football next year.

Manatee freshmen football meeting scheduled for Friday, May 23rd

LINK to a newspaper story on the details of an upcoming meeting for incoming freshman to Manatee High who are interested in playing football.

Manatee High's Blake Keller transfers to Marshall University to play football

DE Blake Keller, who originally attended UCF, has transferred to play football at Marshall University.

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Manatee assistant football coach joins Tulane staff

LINK to article in the New Orleans Advocate newspaper.

Temple, FAU, FIU, Holy Cross, Hampton, Lehigh and Youngstown State all visit Manatee football on Tuesday

Another busy day at Manatee with a whole host of major college football programs visiting Manatee and taking in the practice. At Manatee on Tuesday: Temple, FAU, FIU, Holy Cross, Hampton, Lehigh and Youngstown State.

Herald Tribune: Manatee football in transition

LINK to Herald Tribune article on Manatee's spring football practice.

Recruiters from Rutgers, Albany, Jacksonville, Ave Maria and Lafayette visit Manatee

Jim Panagos, Defensive Line Coach for Rutgers, highlighted the college coaches visiting Manatee High on Monday. In addition to Rutgers, the University of Albany, Jacksonville University, Ave Maria University and Lafayette College all visited.

National champion FSU and host of other colleges visit Manatee High during spring football practice

The annual spring pilgrimage to Manatee High is underway for major college football programs. Since May 1st, here are just some of the many that have visited: Florida State University, Florida, Ohio State, Clemson, Missouri and more.

Manatee's Ace Sanders labeled potential break out fantasy football player

Current Jacksonville Jaguar and former Manatee Hurricane Ace Sanders is labeled one of three potential break out fantasy football players in this year's NFL season. LINK to story.

13 photos of Manatee's spring practice from Bradenton.com

LINK to more photos of Manatee's spring practice.

Photos of Manatee's spring practice from ManateeFootball.com

Spring practice is underway and ManateeFootball.com has the photos - LINK.

Video rewind: 2009 St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Manatee game at Manatee where Manatee knocked off the #1 Raiders (10 minutes)

LINK to the video that has been viewed over 33,000 times.

Manatee places 18th in Ultimate Dynasty Rankings

LINK  to FloridaHSFootball.com Ultimate Dynasty Rankings. (Note: The rankings are based upon the results of the past 10 years only.)

Video/Audio rewind: Manatee and University School tangle as Manatee wins a stunner after being down 21-0

LINK to the video replay of the game which features a thrilling Manatee victory after being down 21-0. At the time of the game both teams were ranked in the top 20 in the nation and the game was touted as the nation's best prep game that weekend. University School's QB, Sean White, will be at Auburn this fall.