Hawks
| 01/09/26 vs Vero Beach | 48-30 |
| 01/08/26 vs Melbourne | 59-51 |
| 12/30/25 vs Tournament Opponent | 54-26 |
Viera extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 12-4. They enjoyed a cozy 48-30 victory over the Vero Beach Indians. The Hawks have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Indians, too.
As for Vero Beach, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 343rd, while Viera is ranked 87th).
Despite the defeat, Vero Beach saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Zynoria Ferguson went 6-for-11 en route to 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Ferguson is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last five games she's played. Miyana Penny was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Coming up, Viera will challenge Titusville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Vero Beach, they will square off against Morningside Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' defense better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 55 points per game this season.
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