The Palm Beach Central (Wellington, FL) varsity football team will host Vero Beach (FL) in a 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 7A playoff game on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School.
Vero Beach vs Palm Beach Central High School Football Game Info:
What: Florida High School Football
Who: Vero Beach vs Palm Beach Central
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 7A FHSAA Football
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Vero Beach vs PBCHS
This Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m., Palm Beach Central (Wellington, FL) will face Vero Beach (FL) in an exciting matchup in the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 7A tournament. The game will be held at Palm Beach Central High School, with both teams looking to advance in the postseason.
Team Records & Overview
Vero Beach enters the game with a 7-3 overall record and a perfect 3-0 record in district play. The team has shown its strength this season, particularly on defense, allowing only 151 points over the course of the season. Vero Beach is averaging 28.3 points per game, and their offense has been led by Champ Monds, who has thrown for 194.7 yards per game, and Jahnard Young, who averages 46.0 rushing yards per game. Vero Beach’s defense, with standout tackler Tarvos Alford (8.3 tackles per game), will need to stay disciplined to contain the potent offense of Palm Beach Central.
Palm Beach Central, on the other hand, is riding high with a 10-1 overall record. The team has been dominant this season, particularly in district play, where they have been perfect with a 3-0 record. Averaging 33.8 points per game, Palm Beach Central has been a force on both sides of the ball, with Chance Routson at quarterback, passing for 212.2 yards per game, and Kamare Williams leading the receiving corps with 66.0 receiving yards per game. The defense has been just as impressive, allowing only 131 points all season, with standout Antoine Sharp (11.0 tackles per game) leading the charge.
Scoring & Stat Comparison
| Statistic | Vero Beach | Palm Beach Central |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 108.5 | 137.9 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 194.9 | 213.7 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | 183.9 | 225.3 |
| Total Yards Per Game | 303.4 | 351.6 |
| Points Per Game | 27.7 | 32.5 |
| Tackles Per Game | 54.7 | 49.3 |
| Sacks Per Game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
Key Players to Watch
- Vero Beach:
- Champ Monds (QB) – Monds has been instrumental in leading the offense, passing for an average of 194.7 yards per game.
- Jahnard Young (RB) – A key part of the running game, Young averages 46.0 rushing yards per game.
- Tarvos Alford (LB) – A defensive leader, Alford records 8.3 tackles per game.
- Palm Beach Central:
- Chance Routson (QB) – Routson has thrown for 212.2 yards per game and has guided the offense to over 33 points per game.
- Kamare Williams (WR) – One of the top targets in the passing game, Williams has 66.0 receiving yards per game.
- Antoine Sharp (LB) – Sharp anchors the defense, leading the team with 11.0 tackles per game.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced Central and have had similar outcomes. Vero Beach defeated Central 35-0, while Palm Beach Central won 38-0 in their respective matchups.
Game Breakdown
- Vero Beach has a solid all-around team, but Palm Beach Central has been more dominant, with both a potent offense and defense. Vero Beach will need to contain Palm Beach Central’s high-powered passing attack and keep the game close.
- Palm Beach Central’s offense, led by Routson and Williams, has been explosive, but Vero Beach has the ability to surprise with their defense and balanced offense.
As the teams prepare for this exciting playoff showdown, it will be a battle of speed, power, and strategy as both teams strive for a chance to advance in the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships.
