MIAMI, Fla. (WWSB) – The Venice Indians are just one win away from making a historic season a dream come true for arguably the best football program on the Suncoast. The Venice Indians want to be known as the best FHSAA Class 7A football team in Florida. To do so, Venice (13-1) must defeat Lake Mary (12-2) at PitBull Stadium on the campus of Florida International University in Miami.

“We are really serious about closing the deal. You know, we were there the last three years and then lost the last two. So to go on there and not realize it, it looks very embarrassing, so we’re finishing,” said Jamaris Wilder, the three-star running back who recently committed to Louisville.

This group of seniors was part of the 2021 state championship team for Venice. After competing for the state championship four years in a row, the only thing left for the team to do is win their final game together. The Indians lost last season and used those memories as motivation to win the big game this year.

“We have a little to prove and make up for the last two years. We have a lot of kids that have been there the last two years and are looking to kind of rehab,” said John Peacock, three-time VHS state championship coach.

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