Venice tends to do very well against teams that aren't absolutely loaded athletically. It's really just the elite teams (top 7-8) in the entire state that they have a tough time with, which is a testament to the quality of their staff. None of those teams you mention hit the absolute elite level athletically, though Seminole and Vero are often fairly athletic. There are simply no really scary teams for them, particularly if Columbus is rebuilding. If the RB Wilder was very motivated by wanting to win a state title, it does make sense he'd choose Venice's path over a path that almost certainly involves STA.  

They don't have many teams that will challenge them. But I see a handful including a dark horse. Vero, Seminole, Apopka, Lake Mary and if the stars align Spruce Creek.

Could be possible if BCAA and GMAC works together. BCAA already got Broward schools playing each other on a set schedule. That's why the Cocoa/Chaminade got canceled since the AHP/Chaminade game got set for the same week 

Their classification appears soft. Columbus is said to be in rebuilding mode. So, that means Lake Mary and Seminole (who share a district) may be the toughest roadblocks in the entire playoffs. Venice likely does not have to improve from 2023 to win 7A. They thought they'd take a step back in 2024, but if they don't, they're probably winning 7A.

It’s a KOC game Brodie. Nice matchup b4 the actual season starts.