Curt Bradley named Coach of the Year

Braden River High football coach Curt Bradley was named the Class 7A Coach of the Year. 

In his fourth season at the helm, Bradley has guided the Pirates to a perfect 13-0 record and three straight regional playoff victories. After beating Naples Gulf Coast Nov. 13 and Venice Nov. 20, Bradley watched his team capture the school’s first regional championship with a 17-7 victory on the road at Plant City Nov. 28. 

Bradley now will guide Braden River into state semifinals Dec. 4 at home versus St. Thomas Aquinas. 

Bradley also is up for Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year.