Venice High's girls tennis team continued its dominance by claiming the 4A-10 district championship, securing four out of seven finals matches against Lakewood Ranch, ending with 18 points. It's the sixth consecutive district title for Venice under first-year coach Daniel Manieri. The boys track and field team also excelled, winning the county title with a total of 193 points, outpacing Riverview and North Port. Both teams are heading to regionals next week after solid performances at the Sarasota County championships.

By the Numbers
  • Venice girls tennis team scored 18 points, winning 4 of 7 finals matches.
  • Boys track team accumulated 193 points, winning the county title over Riverview (167 points) and North Port (103 points).
State of Play
  • The Venice girls tennis team will compete in the regional semifinals next Tuesday.
  • The boys and girls track teams are gearing up for the district meet at North Port on Thursday.
What's Next

If the Venice girls tennis team wins in the regional semifinals, they will advance to the regional finals on Thursday. Track athletes will look to qualify for regionals on May 2, followed by state championships on May 9 in Jacksonville.

Bottom Line

Venice High's athletic programs are thriving, with both girls tennis and boys track claiming titles and setting their sights on upcoming regional competitions, showcasing strong potential for further success.