Class 7A: Bradenton Manatee routs Jacksonville First Coast

ORLANDO — Cord Sandberg had 180 yards passing and a touchdown to lead Bradenton Manatee to a 40-0 victory over Jacksonville First Coast in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 7A championship game.

Sandberg added 78 rushing yards and another touchdown as Manatee (13-2) dominated Friday, gaining 429 yards. Manatee running backs Leon Allen and Anthony Lauro each accounted for over 120 yards of offense.

Lauro hauled in a 44-yard touchdown pass on a 3rd and 11 to give Manatee a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. Allen caught a 39-yarder in the third quarter that led to Lauro's second touchdown — a 10-yard run.

First Coast (13-1) was overwhelmed by a Manatee defense that recorded five sacks. First Coast was held to minus-71 yards rushing and eight first downs.