The Vero Beach Indians host the Cocoa Tigers in a non-conference showdown tonight, Friday, 9/5/2025, at 7:00 PM at Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Cocoa @ Vero Beach
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach, Florida
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Cocoa Tigers
Cocoa enters at 1-1, aiming to rebound from last week’s close loss and maintain their offensive edge tonight.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: 241
○ State Rank (FL): 20
○ Class Rank: 3
○ Key to Win: Protect the ball and pressure Vero Beach’s passing game.
Main Squad (from 2024–25 roster):
○ Malachi Coney – Sr., RB/OLB
○ Christian Walker – Jr., DB
○ Zack Pillow – Sr., WR
○ CJ Hester – Jr., FS/WR
○ DL Hardison – Sr., WR
○ Nicholas Teeter – Sr., WR
○ Latrison Lane – Jr., HB/KR
○ Jayvan Boggs – Sr., WR
○ Tank White – So., WR/CB
○ Troy Silberzahn – Fr., QB
Vero Beach Indians
The Indians are undefeated at 2-0 and bring a potent offensive and defensive mix into this matchup on home turf.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: 232
○ State Rank (FL): 19
○ Class Rank: 3
○ Key to Win: Mix run and pass effectively, and dominate the line of scrimmage.
Main Squad (from 2025–26 all-time roster):
○ Jaylan Howard – Sr.
○ Jude Stefan – So.
○ Jarvis Jacobs – Sr.
○ Ryan Hendrickson – Jr.
○ Eli Rojas – Sr.
○ Xavier Stuckey – Jr.
○ Timothy Burson – Sr.
○ Tristan Davis – So.
○ Bobby Burbic – Jr.
○ Micah “Champ” Smith – Sr.
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Tigers | 241 | 20 | 3 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | .500 | 44 | 43 |
| Vero Beach Indians | 232 | 19 | 3 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 69 | 55 |
