SARASOTA — Venice softball went on the road in front of a packed house and played with poise against one of the better teams in the area on Tuesday night.
The result for the Indians was a 7-4 victory in their first matchup of the season against district foe Sarasota. This rivalry win was especially sweet, as it now sets up a chance for Venice to play for a 7A-12 district championship on Thursday evening.
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