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The 2026 All-Area Baseball Team highlights top performers from Sarasota and Manatee counties, celebrating undefeated pitching, state title runs, and standout batting averages.
A tightly contested state semifinal saw Vero Beach High take an early lead before Venice surged in the sixth inning, ultimately outdueling the Fighting Indians with a 4-2 win.
The Venice High School baseball team defeated Winter Haven Blue Devils 4‑0 and 6‑0, advancing to the state championship game against Vero Beach.