8A Preview: Venice-Apopka Clash Today
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They are the hottest two teams in 8A – and Venice and Apopka will square off for all the marbles. When the two teams get together this afternoon (1:00) at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, fans will be treated…
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Continue ReadingThey are the hottest two teams in 8A – and Venice and Apopka will square off for all the marbles.
When the two teams get together this afternoon (1:00) at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, fans will be treated to some impressive football.
While the Indians have been the 8A favorites all season, the Blue Darters certainly know their way to the state finals – winning and losing games in dramatic fashion through the years.
Both teams enter the game with winning streaks and are poised for a quality game.
Apopka Blue Darters
Record: 12-2
Head Coach: Jeff Rolson
10 Players To Watch: Travion Barnes Travion Barnes 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Apopka | 2022 FL , Sr., OLB, Yamir Bettencourt, Sr., DT, Kaven Call Kaven Call 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Apopka | 2023 State FL , Jr., DE, Quincy Frazier Quincy Frazier 6'2" | 220 lbs | RB Apopka | 2022 FL , Sr., Athlete, Keyondre Jones, Jr., RB, Nikai Martinez Nikai Martinez 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Apopka | 2022 State FL , Sr., DB, Andrew McClain, Sr., QB, Malik Nicholson, Jr., OLB, Josiah Robinson, Sr., LB, Michael Spain, DE, Sr.
2021 Schedule:
Orlando Colonial, W 47-0
Winter Garden West Orange, W 13-0
Orlando Dr. Phillips, W 28-14
Orlando Edgewater, L 16-7
Orlando Evans, W 20-6
Lakeland, L 20-17
Ocala West Port, W 44-0
Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley, W 41-3
Ocoee, W 42-0
Apopka Wekiva, W 37-6
St. Johns Creekside, W 42-0
St. Johns Bartram Trail, W 34-3
Sanford Seminole, W 28-27
Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, W 21-0
Venice Indians
Record: 13-1
Head Coach: John Peacock
10 Players To Watch: Ryan Browne, Sr., Damarion Escort, Sr., RB, QB, Omari Hayes, Sr., WR, Alvin Johnson II, So., RB, Trenton Kintigh, Jr., DT, George Philip, Sr., DE, Michael Phillips, Sr., DB, Jayson Platt, Sr., WR, Elliott Washington Elliott Washington 6'0" | 195 lbs | OL Venice | 2023 State FL , Jr., DB, Damon Wilson Damon Wilson 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Venice | 2023 State FL , Jr., DE.
2021 Schedule:
Orlando Edgewater, W 41-7
Cocoa, W 21-20
Sarasota, W 49-13
Palmetto, W 42-10
Bradenton Lakewood Ranch, W 61-7
Bradenton Manatee, W 41-8
Naples Gulf Coast, W 56-6
Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, L 28-22
Sarasota Riverview, W 41-7
North Fort Myers, W 60-7
Plant City, W 55-7
Sarasota Riverview, W 56-14
Winter Garden West Orange, W 49-7
Miami Christopher Columbus, W 35-7
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