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