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With a new coaching staff, a renewed sense of confidence, and another year of experience under his belt, Braden River senior quarterback Louisen Desinor enters the 2026 season determined to help return the Pirates to contention. Desinor has steadily developed into one of the area’s most intriguing quarterbacks. After transferring from Southeast before the 2025 season, he immediately took command of the Pirates’ offense, bringing poise, leadership, and a strong arm to a team

Senior Alivia Fullerton had a fantastic season for the Rams varsity girls basketball team. After 2 years at Sarasota Christian, Fullerton came back to Riverview for her senior season and made the best of her opportunity. I had the pleasure of working with Alivia during football season as an intern photographer and she did an amazing jobs of covering RHS football. It is almost impossible not to feel the positive energy that is always on display with Alivia and I asked her what

Leadership is earned, not given, and Wellen Park senior linebacker Robert Corrigan has spent the entire often season, working to prove he is ready to be the leader of the Eagles defense. As Wellen Park begins its innagural season, building a culture is the first thing that the players spoke about. "When you are a part of a different team, you just fall in line with the culture that was built before you arrived. Here at Wellen Park, it is all of our responsibilities to build a

Most successful football programs have a strong offensive and or defensive line and the 2026 Riverview Rams are no different. If they are to repeat the success they had in 2025, 6’3” 285 lb OL Kane Callazo will be right in the middle of it. A 2 way lineman, Callazo’s athleticism and experience are what separate him from his contemporaries. Collazo’s experience has been evident throughout the offseason. After earning valuable varsity snaps as an underclassman, he enters the 20

As a new girls basketball season approaches, Brooklyn Dominguez is preparing to take on an even bigger role for the Venice Indians. Known for her relentless work ethic, competitive spirit, and team-first mentality, Dominguez has developed into one of the program’s most dependable players. Venice enters the season with high expectations, and Dominguez understands that success won’t come easily. Consistency, defense, and teamwork will be the keys to making a deep postseason run

Former Palmetto offensive lineman Stephan Aristil, anchored the Tigers line for 3 seasons. It is no coincidence that Palmettos’ rushing numbers increased every year that he played. Stephan was introduced to football by his older brother, who was also a left tackle for American Heritage during covid. "Of course I love my brother and we shared the same position and number but when I got to Palmetto, I wanted to build my own legacy and I think I’ve done a pretty good job of that

Wellen Park senior edge rusher Megh Patel is one of those guys that you recognize is a good football player and then the play starts and Patel is flying to the ball to make the tackle. Every successful defense needs a player capable of changing the course of the game and for the Eagles, Patel might very well be that player. With only one season to show everyone what he is capable of, Patel has emerged as a leader on defense for the Eagles defensive front. Known for his relent

With his final high school football season on the horizon, Riverview Senior TE Miles Przekwasis is embracing every opportunity to leave his mark on the Rams program. After years of dedication in the weight room, film room, practice field and under the Friday night lights, Przekwas enters his senior campaign with experience, confidence and the determination to help lead the Rams to a successful season. As one of the teams veteran players, he understands the responsibility that

There are players who contribute on the field, and there are players who help define the identity of a football team. As Braden River prepares for the 2026 season, senior Freedom McDaniel is determined to be both. As one of the team’s veteran leaders, he understands that his role extends far beyond Friday nights. "I do my best to make good decisions and not put myself in a position to embarrass myself or hurt the team." When Freedom isn’t on the gridiron, he is also part of t

For senior August Backman, baseball has always been about more than numbers. It’s about preparation, consistency, and helping his team compete for championships every time they take the field. The Venice High School standout has quickly developed into one of the premier players in Southwest Florida. Backman emerged as one of the offensive catalysts for one of the nation’s top-ranked baseball programs during the 2026 season, finishing among the team’s leaders in batting averag

If anyone wants the chance to get another ring for Venice this year, it is definitely Talon Letts, the senior middle linebacker who has shown great perseverance throughout his two seasons on varsity. When Letts was starting his first year on the varsity team in 2024, he was given the opportunity to play against Lake Mary for the state title. Now, as a senior, he is granted yet another chance to win back-to-back championships as Venice advances to the semifinals after th

In the battle of two Riverview schools, the 7A Quarterfinal between Sumner and Riverview didn’t disappoint. Led by USF legendary EDGE rusher George Selvie, the Stingrays are headlined by Rutgers CB Commit Jameris Conyers, who also doubles as their QB. Additionally, Delaware WR commit Taesean Robinson, and 4-star OL/DL George Selvie III have been major contributors for this Sumner squad as well. In his second season under the helm, Coach Selvie has led his Stingrays to a 9

National Signing Day brought pride, relief, and excitement across Sarasota and Manatee counties as dozens of high school athletes officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Gyms, media centers, and auditoriums filled with family members, coaches, teammates, and classmates as athletes put pen to paper, marking the culmination of years of dedication and perseverance. Landon Green, Ashari Charles, DJ Jones, Carter Cox, Tien Murray, Me

Senior Malec Borrelli played in 11 games for Venice this season and still had the 4th most tackles on the team. At 5'11" and 182 lbs, Borrelli continuously displayed heart, mixed with preparation and that often found him in position to make big plays. In an early season game against Tampa Bay Tech, Borrelli recorded double-digit tackles — a career high — highlighting his ability to impact the defense in both categories. Against rival Riverview, Borrelli made a key interce

Maggie started cheering in 2nd grade and did all star (competitive) cheerleading all the way until her junior year, when she made Riverview Varsity as a Junior. She did not play JV at all. She is a main base, which is the person who holds up the flyers. She has been cheering for 10 years. She said her favorite memory was being with all the girls during Friday Night Lights. She specifically said her favorite individual memory was Riverview's first home game this season against

Riverview Rams basketball is off to a great start this season, 5-2 and with a big game looming against Sarasota, Senior SG Josh Harris is a big reason why. Harris is averaging 29.7 ppg, 51% from the field and 42% from three, its hard for me to understand why schools aren’t tripping over themselves to recruit him. Four out of the 5 players on Max Preps "All America Team" average at least 10 points less than Harris. But Harris’ impact goes beyond scoring. The senior has gro

On a Venice High football roster loaded with talent, Cole Wetherington has carved out his role through effort, toughness and consistency. Wetherington has become a dependable presence for the Indians, embracing the gritty work that allows Venice’s defense to thrive. Whether fighting through blocks, chasing plays from the backside or handling the details that don’t always earn headlines, Cole plays with a motor that rarely shuts off. Venice defensive coordinator Larry Shann

Riverview boys basketball coach Jeff Harris just began his second season and that is a great sign for the Rams program. With 3 different coaches in the past 3 seasons, coach Harris is trying to bring stability and continuity to his players. "We are building this program from the ground up and our focus this season is to forge an identity." This season, the Rams are off to a 5-2 start and with the regional champs (Sarasota) up next, this is a good early season test for this t

In 1986, the State of Florida did not have separate classes for golf. To win a championship, you literally had to beat everyone else in the entire state of Florida. And that is exactly what Venice High’s Sheryl Maize accomplished. She was able to etch her name into the history books, capturing the Florida state championship and capping off a season defined by precision, poise, and power. Maize delivered a masterclass performance at the state tournament, showcasing consiste

Venice junior Nolan Heaney has been a part of the varsity cross country team since his freshman year. Nolan has worked his way up through the ranks for Venice and is now the number 1 runner for Venice. A serious quad injury during his sophomore season could have derailed his career but he focused on his training and joined the track team to help train during the off season. "My goals before this season were to be the district and regional champion and with the district meet s