Game balls: Sarasota, Manatee high school football top Week 6 performers
See which Sarasota, Manatee area football players performed the best in Week 6.
Week 6 of high school football season concluded with some intense district matchups. Sarasota edged out Manatee 30-27, while Venice claimed a 57-33 victory over Sarasota.
Wellen Park and Bayshore faced off in a road game, with Wellen Park emerging victorious. Palmetto secured a 52-0 win over Parrish Community, extending their winning streak to five games. Riverview dominated Lehigh with a score of 71-8.
The Herald-Tribune recognized the top performances of the week. Mike Blakely, a Venice freshman receiver, showcased his skills with nine catches for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Sophomore running back Curtis Bowdre from Wellen Park caught seven passes for 187 yards, contributing significantly to his team's success. Sarasota defensive lineman Mykell Crawford recorded an interception and a sack.
North Port player Ayden Guerra delivered a standout performance with a 7-yard touchdown, a tackle in the end zone for a safety, and a 2-point conversion. Palmetto's App State commit, Jok Harris, rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown. Cardinal Mooney's Connail Jackson rushed for 277 yards and five touchdowns in a single half. Venice's three-star running back senior Dorien Jones led his team with 208 yards and three touchdowns, despite playing for most of the second half.
Saint Stephen's quarterback Steven LeBlanc completed six of his eight passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns, and added 12 rushing yards and two more scores. For Sarasota Christian, Tait Zeltwanger completed 15 of his 37 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns, along with six carries for 84 yards and a touchdown.
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