Preview capsules for Sarasota, Manatee Week 1 high school playoff football games. All games are at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. Stream Florida HS football playoff games live on NFHS Network

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Class 3A-Region 3

No. 8 Mulberry (4-6) at No. 1 Booker (9-1)

Time: 7 p.m.

What to watch: Booker had a near flawless regular season and is rewarded with a first-round home game against a Mulberry team that has a losing record and is ranked No. 356 in the state. Three of Mulberry’s wins have come against 1-9 teams in Lakeland George Jenkins, DeSoto County and North Port. The offense has run the ball well, averaging 5.6 yards per carry with 7 touchdowns, and the passing game has been effective when needed, but the Panthers’ capabilities pale to what the Tornadoes can do.

On offense alone, Book

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