Vero Beach Handles Atlantic

     The Vero Beach Indians stopped the Atlantic Eagles 45-30 at Billy Livings Field on Friday night. The Indians were a FHSAA Class 7A state finalist last year. The Eagles made the 100-mile trip up I-95 from Palm Beach County to Indian River County. 

     Atlantic(1-1) jumped out to a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. The Indians moved ahead 13-7 later in the frame with two touchdowns.

     Vero Beach(2-0) took charge in the second quarter of play. They poured on 18 points for a 31-7 halftime lead.

      The Eagles could not overcome their opponent. They did outscore the Indians 23-14 during the second half.