Indians dash Pirates playoff hopes

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

With the win, Venice finished the season as the district runner-up, clinching a spot in the playoffs and eliminating Braden River from the postseason.

Venice took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and the Pirates were never able to recover, as the Indians extended their lead to 42-0 at halftime.

Senior quarterback Steven Ross scored Braden River’s lone touchdown on the night on a 14-yard carry with 10:47 remaining in the game.

Braden River will close out its season at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 when it travels to Palmetto Ridge in Naples.