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Vero Beach holds off Fort Pierce Central to end their unbeaten streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Vero Beach holds off Fort Pierce Central to end their unbeaten streak
Summary

Vero Beach High School edged out Fort Pierce Central 10-7 in a District 8-6 football game on September 25, 2026. The match remained scoreless until the second quarter, when Vero scored first on a 2-yard rush by Jayden Lockhart. Central answered with a 66-yard touchdown pass from Drew LaPlante to Chad DeVries. In the second half, Vero extended their lead with a 30-yard field goal, proving decisive as their defense halted Central's late-game push with critical sacks. Vero improves to 2-0 in district play, handing Central its first loss of the season.

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  • •Vero Beach defeated Fort Pierce Central 10-7 on September 25, 2026.
  • •Vero scored first on a 2-yard rush by Jayden Lockhart.
  • •Central tied the game with a 66-yard touchdown pass.
  • •Vero added a game-winning 30-yard field goal in the second half.
  • •Vero's defense made key plays, including consecutive sacks late in the game.
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  • 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Vero Beach leans on defense to topple Central, area's last unbeaten team
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"The offensive possessions on both sides were limited. And, I think that's obviously a credit to the defenses.”

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