Prep football: Manatee, Palmetto still No.1 in AP polls

photo by Tim Wolfrum

Still undefeated, still on top.


That’s the story for Manatee and Palmetto, both of which stayed atop of this week’s The Associated Press state football rankings that were released Monday.

The Hurricanes (3-0) ended last season No.1 in Class 7A after beating Jacksonville First Coast to win the state title and haven’t budged since, earning all 16 first-place votes this week.

The Tigers began the year ranked fifth and shot to No.1 last week. They continued their hold on the top this week, garnering 14 of a possible 16 first-place votes.

Pasco (No.2) and Wakulla (No.3) received on first-place vote apiece.