During the week beginning Monday, Aug. 18, these former Greater Manatee area high school athletes will be in action.
Carter Buchheit
Sam Houston State Bearkats
Freshman
6′3″ 300
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Hometown: Fort Myers
Next Game: vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Saturday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m.
Jaylen Wester
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Senior
6′0″ 225
Palmetto High School
Hometown: Palmetto
Next Game: vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats, Saturday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m.
Lataj Wright
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Senior
5′10″ 180
Langston Hughes High School
Hometown: West Palm Beach
Next Game: vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats, Saturday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m.
Luke Berry
Idaho State Bengals
Sophomore
6′2″ 236
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Hometown: San Juan Capistrano
Next Game: vs. UNLV Rebels, Saturday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m.
Marcus Smith
North Carolina Central Eagles
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′2″ 290
Palmetto High School
Hometown: Palmetto
Next Game: vs. Southern Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 23, 6:45 p.m.
