Vero Beach quarterback Champ Monds likely sits against St. Frances Academy

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Vero Beach quarterback Champ Monds likely sits against St. Frances Academy
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Vero Beach senior quarterback Wonderful "Champ" Monds IV is expected to miss Friday night's game against St. Frances Academy at the Citrus Bowl. Monds, a Notre Dame commit, appeared in pre-game warmups wearing a sling on his left arm and did not participate in drills. Freshman Makai White is expected to start in his place for the 2-0 Vero Beach team. The matchup marks a significant test for the hosts against the Baltimore-based academy, which is currently ranked second nationally. Monds has performed at a high level throughout the current campaign, completing 33 of 40 passes for 591 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions. He has also contributed 70 rushing yards and four additional scores for his team in the first two games of the season.

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  • Wonderful Monds IV was observed wearing a sling during pre-game warmups.
  • Freshman Makai White is the projected starter for the game against St. Frances Academy.
  • Vero Beach enters the contest with an undefeated 2-0 record.
  • St. Frances Academy holds a No. 2 national ranking according to MaxPreps.
Latest Updates
  • 10:33 PMYahoo SportsElite Notre Dame QB commit to miss marquee matchup due to injury
  • 10:10 PMYahoo SportsVero Beach star QB Champ Monds likely out vs. St. Frances Academy
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Vero Beach quarterback and Notre Dame commit Wonderful “Champ” Monds IV is not expected to play Friday night against St. Frances Academy.

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Vero Beach is expected to be without star QB Champ Monds, who did not participate in warmups before a game against St. Frances Academy.

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