A speed bump
SUN PHOTO BY TOM O'NEILL
North Port's Brian Menard causes a fumble by Venice's Terry Pol during the first quarter Friday at North Port High School.
SUN PHOTO BY TOM O'NEILL
North Port running back Robenson Saintard carries against Venice during the second quarter Friday at North Port High School.
SUN PHOTO BY TOM O'NEILL
North Port's Ro'Derick Spears carries against Venice on Friday at North Port High School.
NORTH PORT — When Venice running back Terry Polk fumbled on the Indians’ first possession of Friday night’s game at North Port High School, it seemed as though Venice would be in for a struggle.
Instead, it turned out to be a speed bump on the Indians’ collision course with one of the best teams in the nation next week. The Indians responded from an early deficit to rout North Port 41-14.