Junior Pee Wee team clinches playoff berth

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Pee Wee and Junior Midgets both earned victories Oct. 16.

The Junior Pee Wee team shut out the Longhorns 36-0 to clinch a playoff berth. Hunter Barnes scored three touchdowns to lead the way for the Bulldogs. Jernard Porter added a pair of touchdown runs, and Cody Staton kicked a pair of extra points and converted a third extra point on a throw to Chase Tench.

The Junior Midget team edged past the Lil Devils 14-13. Sam Vrinios scored on the last play of the game to give the Bulldogs the win.

The Predators defeated Mitey Mite Red 22-13. Robby Goecker rushed for two touchdowns and Mike Gagnon ran in an extra point.

The Longhorns defeated Mitey Mite Blue 24-6. Lantz Barton led the way for the Bulldogs with a 70-yard touchdown run.

The Longhorns shut out the Pee Wee team 28-0 and defeated the Midgets 32-6. Dusty Peebles threw for more than 100 yards and scored the Midgets’ lone touchdown on a 4-yard run.