PREP VOLLEYBALL: Venice holds off Charlotte in five-set showdown

VENICE — After winning the first two sets, it appeared Venice was on its way to an easy victory over visiting Charlotte on Thursday night at Venice High. Then, the Tarpons turned it up. Charlotte went on to win the next two sets to force a fifth frame that also went down to the wire. In the end, the Indians prevailed, moving to 12-6 after a 25-17, 25-21, 22-25, 12-25, 18-16 win. “I was really proud of my team’s effort against a team from 5A that I think is going to make a run at a state title,” Venice head…