Athletic Facilities
With land area about one third the size of average high schools, stadium, practice field, and parking space is sparse. Hawkins Stadium is home to the hurricane football, soccer, and lacrosse teams. There is seating for about 7,000 and it is almost always filled during football games. A tradition that started in the '30s, Manatee seniors continue to graduate at the stadium. In 2001, the field was voted to be named after long-time football head coach, Joe Kinnan. A practice field for football and lacrosse is located directly behind the stadium. An additional field with a track surrounding it with a capacity for 600 is located next to the junior parking lots. This field is used by JROTC and the cross country and track teams at Manatee.
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