Football Recap: Vero Beach Picks Up 12th Straight Win at Home + How To Watch

Indians

Margin (Wins)

10/24/25 @ Treasure Coast	49
11/14/25 vs East Ridge	47
10/30/25 vs Somerset Academy	43
11/21/25 vs Lake Nona	42
10/17/25 @ Pahokee	39

Vero Beach had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-14 victory over the Lake Nona Lions. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won nine contests by 29 points or more so far this season.

Efrem White was his usual excellent self, throwing for 106 yards and three TDs while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 60 yards and one score on only five carries.incredibly, White got all that yardage with just one huge grab Another pass catcher making a difference was Marcus Melbourne, who picked up 94 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Vero Beach's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. In that department, Maleki Reed was the leader with two sacks. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with seven. Bobby Burbic was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making five total tackles (2.0 for loss).

Special teams was a major factor in the game for Vero Beach, racking up 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Melbourne, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.

Vero Beach pushed their record up to 12-0 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 39.2 points this season. As for Lake Nona, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-4.

Vero Beach has already played their next matchup, a 49-23 win against Dr. Phillips on the 28th. Lake Nona does not have any more games scheduled as of now.