
Blue Devils
10/17/25 vs Vero Beach | 14-53 |
10/09/25 @ Forest Hill | 40-0 |
10/03/25 vs Lake Worth | 26-0 |
09/19/25 @ Palm Beach Gardens | 41-21 |
09/12/25 vs Cardinal Newman | 10-26 |
Pahokee dropped down to 6-2 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They were dealt a 53-14 loss at the hands of the Vero Beach Indians. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Blue Devils have suffered since September 13, 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Pahokee lost, don't look at Xavier Mitchell. Despite the final result, he threw for 164 yards and two TDs.
Pahokee didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Willie Logan and Zion Gilbert.
As for Vero Beach, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.1 points on average this season.
Efrem White was his usual excellent self, rushing for 116 yards and one score on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 271 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 59 yards. Vero Beach also got help from Latravious Woods, who showed off his sure hands for 113 receiving yards.
Pahokee and Vero Beach should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. The Blue Devils will take on Legacy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank advantage (76 vs. 410). Meanwhile, Vero Beach (ranked tenth) will meet Treasure Coast (ranked 249th) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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