FORT LAUDERDALE (SNN-TV) – From Venice to Fort Lauderdale, from Week 1 to the 8A State Finals, the Indians football season has been dominance personified. The 14-1 season culminated yesterday at DRV PNK Stadium in the sweetest of fashions.
Senior QB Ryan Browne threw four touchdown passes to lead the Venice Indians to a 35-7 victory over the Apopka Blue Darters in the Class 8A Florida high school football state championship on Saturday.
It’s the third Florida high school football state title for Venice, and their first under the 8A classification.
Alongside Browne, Senior running back DJ Escort also added 20 carries for 111 yards on the ground in the win.
Venice Player Stats:
QB Ryan Browne – 18-21, 250 yards, 4 TD’s
RB DJ Escort – 20 carries, 111 yards
WR Jayshon Platt – 7 rec, 108 yards, TD
WR Omari Hayes – 8 rec, 78 yards, TD
WR Keyon Sears – 2 rec, 69 yards, 2 TD’s
DE Damon Wilson – 8 tackles, INT for TD
LB Logan Ballard – 5 tackles, 1 sack
Venice Team Stats:
Rushing Yards: 164
Passing Yards: 250
Total Yards: 414
First Downs: 17
3rd Down Conversions: 6 for 15
4th Down Conversions: 4 for 8
Time of Possession: 21:57
Apopka Team Stats:
Rushing Yards: 119
Passing Yards: -4
Total Yards: 115
First Downs: 5
3rd Down Conversions: 0 for 9
4th Down Conversions: 0 for 1
Time of Possession: 26:03
