South Florida football at its absolute BEST. Overtime. Back-and-forth madness. A one-point finish. Vero Beach defeats Palmetto 45-44 punching its FIRST state title trip in 40+ years — and the Citrus Bowl ERUPTS. 🏈 @VBFootball is headed to the 305! Full highlights:

We are tied. After a great kick return, @VBFootball needs seven plays to get into the end zone as @Efrem_White11 finds @cantguradtray for a 3-yd TD. 4:40 left in 1Q

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.@cantguradtray again, this 28-yard TD pass from @Efrem_White11 gives @VBFootball its first lead of the night, 14-7 with 10 seconds left in 1Q

.@Efrem_White11 gets @VBFootball good field position on its 42

Welcome to the 305 @VBFootball

@VBFootball EJ White —> Jarvis Jacobs TD FIGHTING INDIANS Vero Beach leads 38-24 11:56 to go in regulation as they look to return to the state title game for the first time since 1981 @VBFootball

Congrats to @VBFootball on winning an OT Thriller tonight!! I had a blast going to the game.

2025 @FHSAA CLASS 7A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 Vero Beach Fighting Indians (14-0) vs. Lake Mary Rams (11-3) https://t.co/THVaKFNkzT #FLgridiron SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 7:30PM Pitbull Stadium, Miami @VBFootball @LMRamsFootball @fbcoach53 @VBHSNation @Efrem_White11 @champmonds

Fumble! @VBFootball has the ball, @whoisbash21 recovers

.@VBFootball set up with good field position thanks to @TraveonTownsend

.@jr_hillsman finds a hole and scores on a two-yard run, @VBFootball leads 24-17, 8:22 left in 3Q

.@jr_hillsman again, this time he bounces to the outside and scores on an 11-yard rush. @VBFootball gets some breathing room, leads 31-17, 6:09 left in 3Q.

Vero has traveled 48 yards in 25 seconds, after a 31-yard field goal from @rswanson2008, @VBFootball ties it at 17-17 entering halftime.

End of the third quarter: @VBFootball leads 31-24 and will start the fourth inside the Palmetto 5. @Xavierstin11 with big catches on this drive

.@VBFootball sends the Citrus Bowl home happy with double OT drama. https://t.co/mr97AuE0VC

DOUBLE OVERTIME SURVIVOR!! Final Score (2OT): Palmetto - 44 @VBFootball - 45

2025 @FHSAA CLASS 7A STATE SEMIFINAL VERO BEACH IS HEADED TO THE CLASS 7A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! FIRST STATE TITLE APPEARANCE SINCE VERO WON IT ALL 44 YEARS AGO IN 1981 Vero Beach Fighting Indians 45 Miami Palmetto Panthers 44 FINAL (2OT) https://t.co/bsmNW6OPPa #FLgridiron

14-0 Blessed to be headed to the FHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 #Tribe @VeroFBBoosters @VBFootball @FlaHSFootball @PrepRedzoneFL @FLgridironpreps @SunSentinel @ESPNTop63 @espn @EraPrep @adidas @UnderArmour @SportsCenter @GAINSportsLLC @Rivals @Sports

.@VBFootball will play for a state title. Vero wins 45-44

This week’s CBS12 News Blitz Athlete of the Week is Vero Beach QB EJ White — the breakout force leading a team stacked with talent. The Fighting Indians’ MVP is making his mark. @EvensonCBS12 reports. 🏈🔥@VBFootball. https://t.co/yBgvxFlgQu