The Venice Indians tangle with the Apopka Blue Darters in the FHSAA Class 8A state championship game on Saturday at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. It will be the first of two contests on Saturday that will not involve any South Florida high school.
Venice(13-1) looks to capture their first state title since 2017 and their third overall. They have won six straight games and outscored their opponents 629-148 this year. The Indians have been known for their deep playoff runs in the last five seasons. They routed Plant City 55-7 in the regional quarterfinal, smashed Riverview Sarasota 56-14 in the regional semifinal, dominated West Orange 49-7 in the regional final and defeated Columbus 35-7 in the state semifinal.
The Indians offense has quarterback Ryan Browne to bring them down the field. He can throw the ball to wide receivers Jeshawn Platt, Omari Hayes, Keyon Sears and tight end Austin Bray. Running backs Demarion Escort, Alvin Johnson, Jamarice Wilder and Austin Debrun will get their rushing opportunities.
Apopka(12-2) has won three state championships and have not had one since 2014. The Blue Darters have outscored their opponents 421-95 this season and been victorious in their last eight contests. Apopka has compiled six shutouts this year. They blanked Creekside 42-0 in a regional quarterfinal, beat Bartram Trail 34-3 in a regional semifinal, edged defending Class 8A state champion Seminole 28-27 in overtime during a regional final and handled Treasure Coast 21-0 in a state semifinal.
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