Lightning delay halts football game between Vero Beach and St. Frances Academy

A high school football game between Vero Beach and St. Frances Academy was interrupted by a lightning delay on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Citrus Bowl. The stoppage occurred with 10:51 remaining in the first quarter with St. Frances Academy in possession of the ball at the Vero Beach 46-yard line. Spectators were cleared from the bleachers following the lightning strikes. Vero Beach senior quarterback Wonderful "Champ" Monds IV did not participate in the game and was observed with a sling on his left arm during pre-game warmups. Freshman Makai White started the opening drive for Vero Beach in his place. St. Frances Academy, a program based in Baltimore, holds a national schedule and is currently ranked No. 2 overall in the United States by MaxPreps.

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