Vero Beach High School extended its winning streak to eight games with a 24-0 victory against Fort Pierce Central in a Region 2-6A quarterfinal.
The game was held at Billy Livings Field at the Citrus Bowl on Nov. 13, according to Yahoo Sports.
Vero Beach coach Lenny Jankowski noted the importance of focusing on the immediate matchup despite historical trends.
“Each game is independent of the other,” Jankowski said to Treasure Coast Newspapers.
Junior wide receiver Latravious Woods broke the scoreless tie with a 58-yard touchdown reception from Makai White late in the second quarter.
A 26-yard field goal by Synder Arbelaez extended the lead to 10-0 before halftime.
In the third quarter, Woods caught a wide receiver screen for a 10-yard touchdown to increase the advantage.
Senior athlete Marc Johns added a 16-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to finalize the score.
The Vero Beach defense forced three turnovers to secure its fourth shutout of the season.
This result marked the first time Fort Pierce Central has been held scoreless since a 2024 regional quarterfinal loss.
Fort Pierce Central coach Mike Watkins expressed pride in his team’s effort despite the loss.
“We just couldn’t punch it in,” Watkins stated per Yahoo Sports.
White finished the game completing 11 of 19 passes for 214 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Woods contributed significantly with four receptions for 104 yards and four carries for 17 yards.
Vero Beach, the top seed in the region, will host No. 5 Dr. Phillips in the next round of the playoffs on Friday.
The upcoming game will be the third consecutive postseason meeting between the two programs.
The victory extended the Vero Beach regional quarterfinal winning streak to 14 games, according to reports from Treasure Coast Newspapers.