FloTech

Agree about steps forward and very commendable for Vero.
The more I think about it, Venice was a great choice for an opponent. Vero has history with teams from that area.  Venice always has a reasonably good team, even on down years.  So it is a safe bet they will play a competitive game.  But they are not typically so overpowering that they are going to blow out another good team.   Talent pools in each area are somewhat comparable.  
Vero probably should work its way up to playing a Northwestern or Carol City down in Dade County.  If Vero had an off year and played one of those Miami teams on a year they were "up," it could be ugly, and that would not be good for the kids.   Ideally these travel games should be confidence builders, wining or losing a close, competitive game.
Vero is at a disadvantage against the Dade and Broward programs from a standpoint of available talent.

Regardless, it's  a step in the right direction for the VB program 

Frfr Woow I get to see Mainland in May 

2016 Carol City

My Haitians just drop the chicken in the grease and my Americans they use flour for fried chicken I don't like fried chicken 

That's right. Enough of that breading crap. Just want the bird fried in some spicy seasoning! Same in Jamaica.

Its facts though
 
Change don't happen overnight 

2015 Hallandale Vs 2017 Cardinal Gibbons woulda been a good game 

And guess what I predicted that Vero Beach would be a second or third rd loser and you all put them in states

I'm here Broward County now

http://www.heraldtribune.com/sports/20171121/prep-football-jamar-johnson-resourceful-ram

I will give my answer when I see the four semifinal teams. Too much fluctuation from one week to the next in this class.

If y'all had coaching then y'all would be straight lol

Lmao lol haha

I called it last year too with the Dr Phillips game and this year I said all a team have to do is shutdown the QB and that's what Riverview did in the first half we have a serious problem with turnovers too

Game time in about four hours I believe this is going to be a good one tonight if Vero wins it'll be the first time they've gone to regionals back to back since 2002 and 2003

That is a pretty strong trend....

Will also be at the riverview Vero game looks to be an interesting night 

I mentioned in another thread that it will be huge that Vero will be finally hosting a District Champ in the playoffs because it's been since 03 that Vero have beaten a District Champion and we are always hosting and beating the Runner ups.... 
http://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2017/11/15/district-champions-giving-vero-fits-playoffs/867567001/

Friday night proves to be one of  the best nights for playoff football in Brevard. Rockledge takes on Cardinal Gibbons, Melbourne Central Catholic will test Oxbridge Academy, Cocoa should handle Avon Park decidedly, and Viera will have it's hands full with Tampa Plant. 
7A looks like one of the better brackets now that the playoffs have started. Getting to STA will be no easy feat for any of the North Florida teams. 
Viera has one of the best passing records in 7A, with Demorat passing for 2,192 yards and a QB rating of 118.7, with 21 TD's and just 4 int's. McCloud for Plant has 1,778 passing yards, with 24 TD's and 8 int's. Plants QB, McCloud, has 324 rushing yards and 5 TD's, while Demorat has 202 yards rushing and 6 TD's. Both QB's seem capable of leading their teams. Both teams have a stable of RB's, but the Panther's lead in the stats with 2,122 total yards, and an average of 192 per game over Viera's 1,299 yards, for an average of 129 yards per game.
Both teams use a shotgun QB, with 1 or 2 backs. Plant will have twins out wide, while Viera will go spread. If either QB has time they will find a receiver. Plant has a more balanced game, but at the price of playing a softer schedule. Viera has some impressive wins this season and seems to be hungry to prove they are worthy of playing for a title. Both teams have been in the playoffs the last few years and know what to expect. Viera will have home field and that could play a factor because Viera's home crowd with the band can get real loud. If the Panther's can get the run game going with a decent passing game then I expect a very close game. Maybe field position and special teams will play a big role. Both teams hit hard and have speed. The Hawks can and will air the ball out. Demorat is dangerous if he has time and the receivers will catch the ball in clutch plays. The Panther's run game is better when the passing game is working. Plant has the talent to break runs of 20 yards or more and they will break a few.  
The stats;
Plant has a strength of schedule of 23.7, and is ranked 34th in Florida. The Panthers are giving up an average of 7 points per game and scoring an average of 37 points. 
Viera's strength of schedule is 35.1, and ranked 7th in Florida. The Hawks are giving up an average of 8 points per game, and scoring an average of 35 points.
Who wins. I'm going with Viera because of the tougher schedule. This really shouldn't be a surprise. Viera has been quietly building a championship team and the Hawks have the coaching to take the team all the way. Viera worked hard on conditioning over the summer and it shows. Plant has been in big games many times and is aware of what is in front of them. I have a feeling this is going to be a hard hitting game and both defense's will be called on to go that extra mile. The defense that answers the call will carry their team to victory.
 

I think this is the year Vero finally cracks that playoff nut. Vero went to the regional finals last year and this is basically the same team as last year but now all seniors. If you think Riverview has a O-line weakness, then they are in for a long night as Vero's defensive line and linebackers are the best they have ever had. And nothing has got past our very fast secondary. Most of the scoring against us has come in the second half against our JV's during running clocks. My worry is that our starters have never played four quarters. This should be a good close game, but I'm confident Vero will win, as we have had our litmus tests against Viera, Pahokee, and Oscar Smith.

This team will be the best team Vero has hosted in the playoffs, Riverview is 10-1 and are the district champions, Vero hasn't hosted a district champ in the playoffs in a long time and I'm hoping Vero ain't looking past em to get a rematch with DP/Osceola....they lost to Venice 17-0 but Venice is a good team. 
If this game were at Riverview then I would lean toward the rams but Vero will get em home and it makes it more favorable for us.
I'm not going to give out a score prediction for this one lol I'm not very good at it 

This team will be the best team Vero has hosted in the playoffs, Riverview is 10-1 and are the district champions, Vero hasn't hosted a district champ in the playoffs in a long time and I'm hoping Vero ain't looking past em to get a rematch with DP/Osceola....they lost to Venice 17-0 but Venice is a good team. 
If this game were at Riverview then I would lean toward the rams but Vero will get em home and it makes it more favorable for us.
I'm not going to give out a score prediction for this one lol I'm not very good at it