Central has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 35-0 loss at the hands of the Vero Beach Indians. The Cobras were red-hot offensively headed into the game (they scored no less than 31 points in the four contests prior) but the Indians' defense proved too tough.
Anthony Lamattina rushed for 42 yards, and also threw for 103 yards on nine of 20 attempts.
Ryan Fenelon was his top target, picking up 36 receiving yards.
A big part of Vero Beach's win came down to the chemistry between Champ Monds and his top target Xavier Stinson. Monds threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes while Stinson picked up 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Vero Beach is 2-1 when Stinson posts 100 or more receiving yards, but 1-2 otherwise.
The defeat snapped Central's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-2 record. As for Vero Beach, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Treasure Coast at 7:00 p.m. on October 10th. As for Vero Beach, they will take on Booker T. Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vero Beach is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
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