Vero Beach hadn't done well against Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Indians snuck past the Cobras with a 71-67 victory. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 184th, while the Cobras are ranked 432nd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Vero Beach's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Preston Collier led the charge by dropping a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Collier is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Sanders, who shot 60% from the field on his way to 17 points along with eight boards and three steals.
Indians
| 12/17/25 @ Central | 71-67 |
| 12/15/25 @ Sebastian River | 57-47 |
| 12/05/25 @ Melbourne | 37-33 |
| 12/02/25 @ Centennial | 64-51 |
| 01/28/25 @ South Fork | 37-35 |
Vero Beach pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Vero Beach and Tournament Opponent will round out the year against one another at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th. Central and South Fork will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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