After flying high against IMG Academy Junior National last Friday, Riverview Sarasota came back down to earth. The Rams came up short against the Venice Indians on Friday, falling 46-23. The Rams haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Parker Nippert threw for 176 yards and one TD. Noah Chieffo was his top target, picking up 88 receiving yards. On the ground, Toryeon James rushed for 233 yards and a pair of scores.
Darryon Jones had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 208 yards and a pair of TDs on only 17 passes for Venice. John Ford helped out on the ground, rushing for 80 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Riverview Sarasota fell to 6-1-1. As for Venice, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Riverview Sarasota will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Lehigh at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. As for Venice, they will welcome Clearwater Central Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Marauders' defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so the Indians' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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