Florida High School Basketball - Venice toppled by Port Charlotte
December 10, 2024: Venice, FL 34285 Port Charlotte Pirates (Port Charlotte, FL) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Venice Indians (Venice, FL), 53-33 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Port Charlotte upgrades its record to 4-2 on the year. The Pirates host Charlotte (Punta Gorda, FL) to face the Fightin' Tarpons in a non-league match on Friday, December 13. The Fightin' Tarpons enter the match with a record of 4-0. Charlotte won 61-57 in their recent non-league match against Riverview Sarasota (Sarasota, FL)
The Indians now sport a 3-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lemon Bay for a non-league match on Thursday, December 12. Venice will face a Manta Rays squad coming off a 68-52 non-league loss to Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota, FL). The Manta Rays record now stands at 2-5.