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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla (SNN-TV) – The Venice Indians try to become four-time state champions in Fort Lauderdale Saturday. Unfortunately the quest fell just short for the Tribe.

The Lakeland Dreadnaughts went in and came out undefeated after besting Venice at DrivePink Stadium, 21-14, earning the crown of inaugural Class 4S State Champions. An early interception and rushing score gave Venice hope, but they had it stripped away by a stout Lakeland team that proved too much for the Indians in the home stretch. 

With the loss Venice finished the season 9-4, losing for the first time in the four trips to a state title game