Venice High School football coach John Peacock told his team before the season that they should win a state title in 2021.

Riverview running back Michael "Poohdah" Hayes will announce his intention to play football and continue his education at the University of Penn.

Myles Weston, a wide receiver for most of his high school career at Venice High School, has switched to defensive back for his senior season.

For the Venice High football team, gaining muscle through weight training is non-negotiable

He was funny, excitable, unique, and a true original, but more than anything, John Sprague cared about the Riverview football team and its players.

Senior makes an impact on offense and defense playing wide receiver and linebacker

Quarterback Ryan Browne tosses 4 TD passes as Venice collects third state title in program history.

Jadyn Glasser throws for 352 yards, 301 in the first half, and accounts for five touchdowns, four through the air in Venice's 49-23 victory

Running backs Alvin Johnson and Jamarice Wilder each scored two touchdowns as Venice won its 12th game in a row.

The two played at Sarasota High and Braden High; Brian starred at running back while Tommie played in the secondary.

Colin Blazek, a transfer from Illinois, has established himself as Venice High's QB

Here's the Herald-Tribune's list of the top Sarasota and Manatee area high school football seniors to watch for the 2024 season.

Here is what we know so far of the Saturday morning shooting of the Battie brothers in Sarasota.

First-year head football coach Rob Hollway enlisted Thunder baseball players and they've made the difference in an 8-0 season.

Former Sailor August Drews says no to a scholarship as a long snapper to Florida and yes to one as a tight end at Appalachian State

He becomes the first Ram drafted since Richie James was taken in the seventh round in 2018 by the 49ers

Mooney trailed Booker by scores of 12-0 and 20-7 in their kickoff classic, but a pick-6 and late touchdown by Carson Beach was the difference in win

The native of Spartanburg, S.C. has a father who played quarterback in college and three older brothers, all of whom played QB at the Div. I level

With the help of a federally funded program and some caring coaches, Seminoles eat as a team

Cougars get four touchdowns from Carson Beach, pick off Eagles QB JP Pickles three times in a 41-14 rout

The 74-year-old former head coach, who won 209 games in 30 years, will be honored Oct. 27 before the Rams' annual rivalry game versus Sarasota

Here's the Herald-Tribune's list of the top Sarasota, Manatee area high school football juniors to watch for the 2024 season.

Area powerhouse teams advance; Out-of-Door Academy wins SSAC Class 4A title

The former Parade All-American cornerback leaves a college job to join the Ram coaching staff as wide receivers coach

Now 49, he is the national key accounts manager for football helmet maker Riddell

Legendary Sarasota High coach picks up a milestone victory in the place where his coaching career started

Who are the top players in the Sarasota, Manatee area in high school football going into the 2024 season? Here's our The Big 15 ranking.