Venice (Fla.) football reveals 2026 schedule
High school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one that is a breeding ground for college prospects is Florida, with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates. The four-time state champion Venice Indians (Fla. ) remain one of Florida’s top high school football programs and were on the cusp of competing for another state championship in 2025, but fell in the Class 7A state semifinals to eventual champion Lake Mary.
Now down in Class 6A for the 2026 campaign, the Indians are loaded on the offensive side of the ball and feature some of the Sunshine State’s best at the most important positions. The Indians are slated to bring back Rivals Sophomore All-American Tyree Mannings , who caught 84 passes for 1,429 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025. Venice also will return junior running back Dorien Jones , who finished last season rushing for 1,040 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns.
Venice has also added Class of 2028 quarterback Noah Patton , who transferred in from IMG Academy (Fla. ) after serving as the Ascenders’ backup in 2025. Last season for the Ascenders, Patton completed 9 of 11 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown.
The full Venice 2026 football schedule can be seen below, with all official game times to be announced at a later date. Venice Football 2026 Schedule Aug. 14 – Gulf Coast – Kickoff Classic Aug.
21 – at Sarasota Booker Aug. 28 – SmartEn Sport Academy Sep. 4 – at Lakeland Sep.