Prep football: Manatee ranked third by USA Today

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When it comes to ranking Manatee's football team, the folks at MaxPreps and USA Today don't see eye to eye.
The Hurricanes are listed third in USA Today's Preseason Super 25, which was unveiled today.
Who's No. 1, according to USA Today?
Miami Central, which hosts during Week 3.
MaxPreps ranked Manatee No.1 in its poll earlier this year.
Check out Friday's edition of The Bradenton Herald for more on this story, including Manatee's 2012 schedule.