For the first time since 2017, Venice is a Florida high school football state champ. The Indians beat Apopka for the Class 8A championship Saturday in a battle of nationally-ranked teams.
Venice entered the game ranked No. 24 in the High School Football America 100 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. Apopka started the game ranked No. 40 in our Top 100 created with our proprietary algorithm.
This one was never in doubt with Venice quarterback Ryan Browne having a great game completing 18-of-21 passes for 250 yards and four touchdowns in the 35-7 win.
BOOM TOUCHDOWN VENICE!
— FloridaHSFootball.com (@FlaHSFootball) December 18, 2021
Ryan Browne to Omari Hayes for a 60 yard TD! Huge statement for the Indians! #flhsfb pic.twitter.com/GNGLn2cT9f
The Venice defense was outstanding, holding Apopka to 115 yards in total offense.
Read game recap from FloridaHSFootball.com
The state title is the third overall for the Indians.
