Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Venice). They blew past the Sarasota Sailors 76-0 on Friday. Considering the Indians have won three contests by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Leading Venice to victory were John Ford Iii and Jayce Nixon. Ford Iii rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while Nixon threw for 209 yards and five touchdowns on only 19 passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Winston Watkins Jr., who picked up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The victory made it two in a row for Venice and bumps their season record up to 8-1. As for Sarasota, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Venice will venture away from home to square off against Riverview Sarasota at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Venice is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Sarasota, they will head out to take on Parrish Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Parrish Community's defense has only allowed 5.1 points per game this season, so Sarasota's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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