The Braden River High football team fell to Manatee 63-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener for both teams.
The Pirates had a punt blocked for a safety on their opening possession, giving Manatee an early 2-0 lead.
Manatee scored 61 unanswered points in the rout as the Pirates fell to 1-5 on the season.
Braden River returns to non-district action Oct. 14 versus Bayshore in its Homecoming game.