2025 HS Team Previews: Manatee
February 12, 2025
Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will preview Florida High School teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage:
Team: Manatee
2024 Record: 15-11
Playoff Run: District Semifinals
FHSAA Class: 5A
Head Coach: Nolan Neiman
TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Nick Zunica - LF - SR
Payton Harlan - C - SR
Andrew Hyman - RHP - SR - 5'11
Ashton Hovda - SS - JR
Cooper Richardson - RHP - JR
Gus Eylar - SR - CF (Seward County)
X-FACTOR
OUTLOOK
Coach Neiman - "The Canes got off to an extremely hot start in 2024 but slowed down the last quarter of the season. In 2025 the Canes return 8 of their top starters from a season ago and look to continue to grow the program in 2025. The Canes are led by a very athletic group that can do a variety of things very well. It's probably the best overall team they've had in recent years. Look for the Canes to make some waves in 25."